3 Ways To Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill
Defy inflation with the right plan, and your wallet will thank you
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Technology is all the rage these days, but it can be stressful to keep up with the costs of mobile phones and cell service. The average monthly cell phone bill is over $100 a month. Wouldn’t you rather be spending that money on something else?
Don’t worry. You can save on your cell phone bill without going back to a landline. Try these tips to help lower your cell phone bill while the prices for everything else seem to be going up.
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Use Wi-Fi whenever you can
It’s tempting to use your phone’s cellular data every time you need to use the Internet. But connecting to a local Wi-Fi network whenever possible helps lower your cell phone bill. Here’s why. When you use a wireless network to connect to the Internet on your phone, it doesn’t count against your data allotment from your mobile provider. On the other hand, if you use a mobile network every time you use the Internet, your provider can charge costly penalties if you go over your monthly allotment. By connecting to Wi-Fi networks whenever possible, you can save your data bundle for when you really need it (like for using GPS on a road trip).
Plus, a strong Wi-Fi connection is often faster than a mobile network, and using wireless requires less battery power than surfing on a mobile network. Optimizing your battery can extend the life of your cell phone, so you don’t have to replace it quite as often. Speaking of that…
Resist the urge to upgrade your phone every two years
Marketing may convince you that your smartphone has to be replaced every two years to work efficiently, but that’s far from true. When taken care of properly, a smartphone can last much longer before needing to be replaced.
You can extend the life of your smartphone by using Wi-Fi as often as possible, regularly removing unneeded apps and files, and investing in a phone case and glass screen cover to protect your phone from drops and scratches. It can also help to do a little research and see if a malfunctioning phone can be repaired before shelling out for a new one. In some cases, you can even replace your phone battery, so it operates like new. If you have to replace your phone, consider a certified refurbished device.
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Choose a plan that fits your budget – no strings attached
Traditional cell phone companies might have taken advantage of you in the past by locking you into expensive contracts and shocking charges if you go over your data usage. However, they’re not the only options on the market. Look for a low-cost, no-contract plan with a company like Tello Mobile. They offer budget-friendly automated payments that keep your life simple and your wallet happy. Plus, their plans are easy to customize, easy to manage, and even easy to cancel. Prices start as low as $5/month, and you can get 2 GB plus unlimited talk and text for $14/month.
And did you know you can actually get more out of your cell phone plan than the basics of talk and text? Tello Mobile’s plans, for example, include valuable bonuses like free international calls, no extra costs per line, free upgrades, and a built-in wireless hotspot for your other devices.
Sometimes, the best things in life are simple – like being able to call your grandkids without worrying about a triple-digit phone bill. By switching to an affordable cell phone plan that delivers exactly what you need, you can save money and spend more time doing the things you love (instead of trying to negotiate a cheaper bill). Who will you call first on your new plan?
