Android Central`s guide to U.S. prepaid wireless plans
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Sick of committing to annual contracts? Enjoy the flexibility of a prepaid wireless plan. The days of being locked into a lengthy wireless contract are over, as there is a plethora of prepaid options that allow you to pay for your phone service on a month-to-month basis. We've taken the liberty of breaking down the top prepaid wireless options for you in this handy guide. Check your coverage One of the first things you should consider when deciding on a prepaid carrier is the coverage provided in your area. Prepaid carriers often have a smaller coverage map than postpaid carriers because of their limited roaming agreements, so it's good to re-check your area, even if you've used the carrier before. Here are the coverage maps for the carriers we will be looking at: MetroPCS — Map AT&T Prepaid — Map (make sure to check the Prepaid map) Boost Mobile — Map T-Mobile Prepaid — Map Mint Mobile — Map Straight Talk — Map (requires Zip Code, and pre...