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The problem for cell phone users is the fact the phones are continually changing; more often than not, buyers just do not know which model to choose. Education is the key to successfully buying or arranging a contract; below are some facts every user should know before upgrading.Every user will occasionally experience the race against battery life as they try to use up every ounce of power there is before recharging. Leaving the recharging to last minute like this, over an extended period means the battery will need to be replaced earlier than it needs to be, and these cell phone batteries are quite expensive.One easy way to extend the life of a cell phone battery is to turn off the back light or reduce the brightness just so you can see what you need to on the screen. If you travel in areas where there is no coverage or there is only roaming coverage, turn your cell phone off completely to save battery power while trying to locate a network and in addition to this , try to limit the length of your conversations. Today's cell phones have many more functions and if you spend a great deal of time surfing the Internet or listening to music, the battery deplete earlier than it should, possibly just when you need to use to speak to someone.One way that young people get caught out is with the many things they can now download onto their phones which are often chargeable even if this is not made clear at the time of purchase. For parents buying a phone for their child, most companies will now allow them to disable this download function so only the mother or father has control over it via a password feature that the child cannot override. If you have the feature of  stock conference calls, it is unlikely that your child will need it.People that use a cell phone regularly, arrange for a monthly plan, this is a contract over 12 or 24 months but if the phone is not going to be used regularly, a pay-per use option is probably preferable. Users who make frequent calls will undoubtedly find a contact with a set amount of minutes the better of the two options available. Consider the features you want, as long-term plans often have more features for less money or even as a bonus, at no charge; so ask if all your features, such as caller ID, will work when roaming.Some plans do not include roaming charges which is something to consider if you travel a great deal as it could dramatically increase the cost. It is now common for people with long term contracts to have an insurance warranty included which will replace their phone if it is damaged, lost or stolen. This is more common than people think and the last thing you want is to be stuck with the bill for replacement.It is always a good idea to buy a cell phone from a company you know and trust is reliable. Even if you are buying online there is no reason to accept a poor service or a phone that you will have problems getting accessories for because it is an old model.