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Phone plan guides
7 short, practical explainers written by our editorial team and dated so you know how current they are.
Updated Sep 1, 2026
How to choose the right phone plan
A step-by-step way to match a plan to how you actually use your phone.
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How much mobile data do you actually need?
Work out your real monthly usage and stop paying for headroom you never use.
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eSIM explained
What eSIM is, which carriers support it, and how to switch in minutes.
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Family plans vs individual plans
When multiple lines save money and when they quietly cost more.
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Prepaid vs postpaid: which should you pick?
The real differences in cost, credit checks, priority and support.
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How to switch carriers and keep your number
A short checklist for porting without losing service.
Read guideUpdated Sep 18, 2026
How to switch to an eSIM, step by step
Check your phone supports eSIM, activate the new line, port your number and keep an eye on data — in order, with what can go wrong at each step.
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