How to Lower Your Phone Bill
Whether we’re at home, at work, or on the move, cell phones keep us connected with the world. But if you have a mobile phone, there’s one thing you probably don’t love: your monthly cell phone bill. If you’re wondering how to lower your cell phone bill, we have nine simple tips that can help you save money every single month.
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Sign up for auto-pay
Depending on your mobile provider, auto-pay
savings can range from $5 to 15 per line per month. When you consider that this arrangement also keeps you from missing due dates and incurring late fees, the savings can be even more substantial.
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Ask about discounts
If you work for a company that offers employee
discounts for specific mobile phone carriers, you
may be able to lower your bill just by verifying your employment. Similarly, many of the major carriers offer discounts to university alumni or military and veterans’ families. THREE
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Don’t pay for what you don’t use
Unlimited talk, text, and data plans sound nice,
but if you never approach the limits, you may be
spending more than you need to for your cell phone plan. To determine whether your plan fits your needs, contact your cell phone carrier and ask them how to view your average monthly usage. FOUR
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Take Advantage of WiFi
If your cell phone plan doesn’t include unlimited data, data overages can make your monthly bill
spike unexpectedly. If you want to avoid those fees or slower speeds, use WiFi whenever possible to help you reduce your cellular data usage, which can keep you from going over your monthly limit.
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