Comments on: How to Reduce Your Cell Phone Bill http://milkyourmoney.com/2009/03/31/how-to-reduce-your-cell-phone-bill/ Got Money? Milk the most from it... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:36:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Danny http://milkyourmoney.com/2009/03/31/how-to-reduce-your-cell-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2891 Danny Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:36:34 +0000 http://milkyourmoney.com/?p=963#comment-2891 A great way to reduce your cell phone bill is to switch to prepaid. I did. I switched to Tracfone where I have the safety and security of a wireless phone without the problems of a contract and monthly fees. Phone prices start around $10 and my service averages less than $7 a month when I bought a $20 airtime card, which provides 60 minutes of airtime and three months of service. Going with a Tracfone has saved me money and at times like these every penny counts. A great way to reduce your cell phone bill is to switch to prepaid. I did. I switched to Tracfone where I have the safety and security of a wireless phone without the problems of a contract and monthly fees. Phone prices start around $10 and my service averages less than $7 a month when I bought a $20 airtime card, which provides 60 minutes of airtime and three months of service. Going with a Tracfone has saved me money and at times like these every penny counts.

]]> By: Kimberly http://milkyourmoney.com/2009/03/31/how-to-reduce-your-cell-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2799 Kimberly Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:43:16 +0000 http://milkyourmoney.com/?p=963#comment-2799 I have to agree with Globalitious, cancelling your contract and dealing with cancellation fees is sometimes the best thing. I got into a huge fight with AT&T customer service and finally decided to cut ties, and I went prepaid for the savings and the freedom. I also went with Net10 and although I'm paying more than $20 a month, I am still saving more than $60 a month. I really use my phone primarily for work so Net10's service/prices really work out for me. If you travel, Net10 is a great choice as well because of their inexpensive international calling (.15 to 60 countries) and texting is pretty cheap to. Its easy to find and purchase - I went to a nearby Target and was done in a few minutes. Prepaid is totally a great money saver and Net10 in particular is an inexpensive way to stayed connected. I have to agree with Globalitious, cancelling your contract and dealing with cancellation fees is sometimes the best thing. I got into a huge fight with AT&T customer service and finally decided to cut ties, and I went prepaid for the savings and the freedom. I also went with Net10 and although I’m paying more than $20 a month, I am still saving more than $60 a month. I really use my phone primarily for work so Net10’s service/prices really work out for me. If you travel, Net10 is a great choice as well because of their inexpensive international calling (.15 to 60 countries) and texting is pretty cheap to. Its easy to find and purchase – I went to a nearby Target and was done in a few minutes. Prepaid is totally a great money saver and Net10 in particular is an inexpensive way to stayed connected.

]]> By: Globalitious http://milkyourmoney.com/2009/03/31/how-to-reduce-your-cell-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2351 Globalitious Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:59:21 +0000 http://milkyourmoney.com/?p=963#comment-2351 Dylan, though some times it may no t be feasible to just cancel a contract due to temination fees, it might be worth it in the long run. The reason contract provides have this fee is precisely to have the consumer tied down paying for plns they willnever consume. I agree with Bonita. Prepaid plans seldom go over $30 a month. NET10 for instance, which is what I have, costs me some $20 a month. I'm not a heavy texter and use the cell cautiously, but at least I'm certain that I'm not overspending or paying for mminutes I don't use. I think that kids and seniors should defiitely have prepaid plans... and due to our bad economy, folks should definitely consider switching to this prepaid option. It does most definitely save money every month! Dylan, though some times it may no t be feasible to just cancel a contract due to temination fees, it might be worth it in the long run. The reason contract provides have this fee is precisely to have the consumer tied down paying for plns they willnever consume. I agree with Bonita. Prepaid plans seldom go over $30 a month. NET10 for instance, which is what I have, costs me some $20 a month. I’m not a heavy texter and use the cell cautiously, but at least I’m certain that I’m not overspending or paying for mminutes I don’t use. I think that kids and seniors should defiitely have prepaid plans… and due to our bad economy, folks should definitely consider switching to this prepaid option. It does most definitely save money every month!

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]]> By: Dylan http://milkyourmoney.com/2009/03/31/how-to-reduce-your-cell-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2163 Dylan Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:20:44 +0000 http://milkyourmoney.com/?p=963#comment-2163 Frank, nice article. I would say, however, that dropping a plan with a major carrier and switching to prepaid phones may incur substantial early termination fees that wipe out any savings generated by the switch. Wait until your plan expires and then change carriers. In the meantime, focus on reducing the cost of your current plan. Having dealt with a $230 monthly Verizon bill, I've found that closely scrutinizing your cell bill in terms of what you need versus what you're paying for, while intuitive, is essential to finding ways to pay less. I used some other tools for lowering my bill too; for example, one great new cell bill savings blog called http://fixmycellbill.blogspot.com/ constantly tracks new ways to cut wireless costs and exposes shady billing practices utilized by the cell phone companies. There's also an online company called Validas at http://www.myvalidas.com that cuts the average consumer's cell bill by 22% annually. Good luck! Dylan Frank, nice article. I would say, however, that dropping a plan with a major carrier and switching to prepaid phones may incur substantial early termination fees that wipe out any savings generated by the switch. Wait until your plan expires and then change carriers. In the meantime, focus on reducing the cost of your current plan. Having dealt with a $230 monthly Verizon bill, I’ve found that closely scrutinizing your cell bill in terms of what you need versus what you’re paying for, while intuitive, is essential to finding ways to pay less. I used some other tools for lowering my bill too; for example, one great new cell bill savings blog called http://fixmycellbill.blogspot.com/ constantly tracks new ways to cut wireless costs and exposes shady billing practices utilized by the cell phone companies. There’s also an online company called Validas at http://www.myvalidas.com that cuts the average consumer’s cell bill by 22% annually.

Good luck!

Dylan

]]> By: Bonita http://milkyourmoney.com/2009/03/31/how-to-reduce-your-cell-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2149 Bonita Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:42:35 +0000 http://milkyourmoney.com/?p=963#comment-2149 I've been using Virgin Mobile's pay-as-you-go plans for over 4 years now, and never spend more than $35 a month. I suggest looking at your usage history closely and doing the math to choose the right plan for you. I’ve been using Virgin Mobile’s pay-as-you-go plans for over 4 years now, and never spend more than $35 a month. I suggest looking at your usage history closely and doing the math to choose the right plan for you.

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