In order for the phone company to provide you with the right service, they will ask you whether you are interested in a postpaid or prepaid plan. Some people might already know which one they want, but others may not. If you fall into the latter category, you should be aware of what each plan covers in order to decide which is best for you.
What is meant with postpaid and prepaid?
Prepaid, also known as pay-as-you-go, means that you have to spent some money before making phone calls. You buy a certain amount of time, usually minutes, beforehand, which can then be used towards making calls. The minutes usually have an expiration date, after which you need to recharge your phone by buying more time with you carrier. Data could also be used instead of minutes.
On the other hand, postpaid is an alternative option where your carrier will bill you after you have made use of your smartphone, usually at the end of the month or some other time period. The exact details will be spelled out in the contract which you need to sign when you become a postpaid subscriber.