Switching phone carriers

Many people may not realize that the landscape of cell phone providers has changed drastically over the past few years. According to Time magazine, carriers are offering bigger data buckets and are also phasing out the two-year contracts that were the norm for so long.

For those unhappy with their current provider, switching comes down to a few basic questions:

For contract-holders: Is there any early termination fee?

For non-contract holders: Is the phone paid off?

Will the desired carrier foot the bill for fees?

For anyone off contract that owns their phone, it is easier now than ever to take your business elsewhere.