Cell phones with Wifi capabilities are some of the best tools for saving money. Cell Phones that can connect to the internet via Wifi (wireless internet) let you call directly over the internet, either for free or a very reduced rate. This would allow you to make a call for example to Germany with your cell phone, but pay only 2 cents per minute. Making a cell to Germany with a normal could cost upwards to 2 dollars per minute.

Is it really worth getting a Cell Phone with Wifi?

This phone may not be a practical option for everyone. Here are a few things to keep in mind before purchasing a Cell Phone with Wifi.

How much wireless access is offered in your area?

Will having a Wifi phone really save you money? (How many international calls will you really make?

Is it worth the higher price for a Wifi Phone? These phones will cost much more than typical cell phones.

Wifi Phones

Nokia E65

This phone does wonders with its abilities. It can make standard calls, make calls over the internet with Wifi, and even work internationally. It’s a quadband GSM cell phone so it is able to receive normal cell phone calls in any country. All these tools sound great, but how much does a phone like this cost? It runs at $360, but consider that you are buying the phone alone, with no cell phone plan. Sign up with a provider and you will be able to save considerably on the phone.

HP IPAQ 512

This phone is practically a computer and a rival to Nokia’s E65. It can make calls both normally (calls using a cell phone provider) and calls over the internet. What’s great about this phone is that it lets you surf the phone using its mobile internet technology. It’s small but also expensive, averaging around a $500 purchase price.