[header] How to make a cell phone prepaid [title] In order to make your current gsm cell phone prepaid, it must be out of contract. [step] If it is not out of contract, reach out to your current provider and ask to terminate your existing contract. There is usually an early termination fee associated with cancelling your existing service. 
[title] Choose a prepaid service with a " bring your own phone " (byop) program, sometimes also referred to as a " bring your own device " (byod) program. [step] Some popular service providers that offer this are net10, straight talk and simple mobile.