• Get cost control with prepaid wireless service.woman on cell phone image by palms from Fotolia.com
  
  Tracfone is a wireless service that allows users to control monthly cell phone costs by offering blocks of prepaid minutes, which may be an inexpensive alternative for those who want occasional cell phone use. The service has several features.
  
  

Control Minute Usage

• Tracfone allows users to avoid high minute overage costs by selling blocks of minutes. When the allotment has been used, users can purchase additional minutes. Unlike traditional cell phone providers, minutes do not expire on a monthly basis, so you can pay only for what you use.
  
  

Affordable Phones

• Tracfone offers a large selection of phones ranging in price from $9.99 to $59.99 (as of November 2010). Many phone styles are available, from basic models to more popular slider and flip models.
  
  

No Contracts

• Tracfone service does not require a contract, and offers pay-as-you-go pricing. If a customer decides to use a different service, there are no contract-cancellation fees to pay.
  
  

Useful Service Features

• Tracfone service offers standard features like voice mail, caller ID and text messaging. Ring tones and other downloads are also available.