No-Contract Android Smartphones

A number of consumers have shied away from handsets that are paired with cell phone contracts in an attempt to save money. However, no-contract phones are usually simple devices that are meant for occasional users. Fortunately, the landscape has changed and t is now possible to purchase a solid Android smartphone without being tied to a mobile phone contract.

Let's look at the no-contract Android smartphones that are available in the market.

Huawei Ascend

Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS are offering the Huawei Ascend as a prepaid Android smartphone. Features for this phone include 3.5-inch HVGA display, Swype keyboard, a 3.2-megapixel camera, a 16GB card slot, and supports 3G and Wi-Fi.

LG Optimus V

The Optimus M is available via Virgin Mobile for only r $149.99 off-contract. The features for this no-contract Android smartphone include Wi-Fi, GPS, EV-DO Rev. A, stereo Bluetooth, and a 3.2-megapixel camera.

LG Optimus M

The main features for this phone include Wi-Fi, EV-DO Rev. 0, GPS, a 3.2-megapixel camera, and Bluetooth. The Optimus M was launched with a price of $229 with no contract.

There you go. Three solid smartphone that can be purchased without a cell phone contract. If you don't want to be bothered with ETFs, credit checks and other fees, then check out these handsets.