If you are looking to buy prepaid cell phone services, there are now more choices of phones available than ever before. The prepaid cell phone market has grown rapidly in last two years. In response to this growing demand, companies are offering a wide spectrum of choices. If you have been with a contract-based cell phone service for a while and are tired of the high monthly fees and contract obligations, getting a new prepaid cell phone could look very economical and easy to do. Before you jump in and click on the "Buy" button to make a purchase, it could be worth your time to understand the choices of phones available.

Here is a breakdown of the different types of prepaid cell phones:

Basic Prepaid Cell Phones
A basic phone would come with features and capabilities like:
Phone handset for making and receiving calls
Text messaging with predictive text technology
Phone book that stores 500 numbers or more
Organizer tools like Calendar, Calculator and Alarm Clock
Games
Vibrate alert
Multiple ringtones with paid options to download additional ones
Multiple wall paper graphics with paid options to download additional ones