To Cell or Not To Cell?

Query:

I have a cell phone. I’m now going to get a landline. I’m thinking of getting a smaller cell phone package.

Should I:
– stick with Bell Mobility since I already have a phone and have fulfilled my contract.
– get a new phone which means I would have to sign a 2-3 year deal depending on where I go and get good perks.

For example, if I sign up for three years with a new phone number at Bell – I get a new phone, and a portable DVD player. However, my number would change.

Also, if I go to Future Shop, I get a new phone, and a $100 gift card but my number changes.

So…in my eyes, I’m thinking signing up for a contract isn’t that big of a deal to me. I think for the rest of my days I will have a cell phone. And from what I know, the contract doesn’t lock you into that plan, it just means you can’t go to another supplier. So if I stuck it out with Bell for the rest of my life, what’s the big deal of signing up for a contract?

I need some advice on this. Has anyone been royally screwed when it comes to contracts? I have not. I never had the desire to switch phone companies. Well, except for the fact that it’s freakin’ expensive, but I’m sure I could just change to another plan

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