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Cell carriers can calculate the general area of your phone by measuring the time it takes for a signal to travel back and forth. Carriers use cell tower triangulation for a more accurate reading, which combines location data from three cell towers. This technology was developed to help 911 operators locate callers.

Leasing a phone is similar in concept to monthly installments, as you pay a specified amount per month?the main difference between the two is that you won't keep the phone at the end of a lease, whereas the phone is yours when paid for through monthly installments.

Use your carrier's mobile tracking service. Providers such as AT&T, Verizon and Sprint offer a tracking service that allows you to locate a missing phone via GPS. Typically this only works if you initiated the service before you lost the phone.

Many Canadians are choosing a U.S. cell phone provider and cancelling their Canadian plans all together. U.S. cell phone plans are significantly more affordable than Canadian plans. They offer unlimited coverage plans in Canada, Mexico and the United States so there are no extra add-on costs when you travel.

Cell carriers can calculate the general area of your phone by measuring the time it takes for a signal to travel back and forth. Carriers use cell tower triangulation for a more accurate reading, which combines location data from three cell towers. This technology was developed to help 911 operators locate callers.

Leasing a phone is similar in concept to monthly installments, as you pay a specified amount per month?the main difference between the two is that you won't keep the phone at the end of a lease, whereas the phone is yours when paid for through monthly installments.

Use your carrier's mobile tracking service. Providers such as AT&T, Verizon and Sprint offer a tracking service that allows you to locate a missing phone via GPS. Typically this only works if you initiated the service before you lost the phone.