It amazes me that I still run into people who are without a cell phone (or without a reliable cell). Despite the hard economic times, etc; I think it is important to fit a cell phone plan into your budget and make sure that you are getting the best deal possible.

You will need a cell phone while you are away at college. I italicize need because I guess you could get around without one, but let’s be serious…
1. Your alarm fails to go off and since you don’t have a cell phone...