A new year is the perfect time to make sure you've got the best cell phone plan for your needs — and if you don't, it's time to consider your options for getting more data at a lower monthly cost.

You’re no longer dependent on what your carrier sells, because you can easily buy unlocked phones from all over ... to suffer through the end of your contract. Even after you’ve fully paid ...

A cellphone or smartphone that is sold without a carrier agreement. No-contract smartphones are pricier than a contract phone, which is subsidized by the carrier because the agreement runs for ...