Your cell phone is a nice thing to have, and most people don’t go anywhere without it. But one thing that you probably dread is when the monthly bill arrives. There are things that you can do to help keep your costs down. Below are six tips that you can use to lower your cell phone bill.
Use Wi-Fi anytime you can
If you don’t have unlimited data, use Wi-Fi anytime it’s available. One of the biggest fees that you will incur is the amount of data that you use. When you go over your data limit, the fees that you will have to pay can quickly add up. So, use as much data as possible through Wi-Fi. You also want to make sure that you’re not watching videos on data because that will eat it up quickly.
Get an unlimited plan
If you find that you’re using a lot of data each month, and you have several people on your plan, you might realize that it’s more affordable to get an unlimited plan.
Cut your insurance
If you are paying just $11 each month for insurance, this means that you are paying an additional $132 per year to cover the cost of unexpected damages. It’s better to just set aside $2 to $3 or so each month. This can help you with paying for your phone if you have to replace it.
If you feel that you really need the insurance, compare it with the cost of your phone. If the phone’s too expensive for you to buy outright, the insurance will be over your personal budget.
Choose paperless billing or automated payments
Even though you aren’t going to save a lot of money, there are some companies that offer a discount if you go paperless, or else your bill is automatically deducted from the account.
Buy a pay-as-you-go phone
There are some retailers that sell phones without a contract. You purchase your phone outright and then pay a fee each month. Walmart is an example of a retailer that has these types of phones. The best thing about them is they have the same features as contract phones, without the contract.
Don’t upgrade
Yes, it’s nice to have that latest cell phone model, but do you know what that does? It will make your phone bill more expensive. Unless your phone has broken and you need to replace it, it’s best to keep your current phone. This will help you keep your phone expenses down.
If you find that your cell phone cost is too high, use these tips and you’ll find that your monthly bill is a little bit cheaper. It will be amazing when you look at the things that you can cut and the changes you can make.
