Chris O'Shea
We spend a lot of time on our cell phones, so it’s no surprise that phone bills can be quite expensive. Thankfully, there are some ways to keep your bill low. Here are some ways to save on your next (and future) phone bills.
Put Off the Upgrade
It’s always nice to get a new phone, but you rarely need one.
- If you’re enrolled in an auto-upgrade plan, opt out. The automatic feature might be nice, but it may push you into a new device when you may not need one.
- Phones can last for several years before showing signs of wear.
- Only get a new phone when you need one.
Auto Pay
Most cell phone companies will give you a discount if you opt into autopay. These discounts can range from $5 to $15 per month, so if you have multiple devices on your plan, it’s easy to see those savings add up.
Ask About Deals
Many times, the easiest way to lower your bills is to simply ask for deals and discounts. Companies have deals and discounts that you probably don’t even know about.
- Go ahead and call your carrier and ask about available deals.
- You could tell them you’re shopping around and thinking about leaving. This may get you the “stay” discounts to retain your business.
- You’ll likely be surprised to find there are a few to be had.
Use WiFi
Unless you have an unlimited data plan, try to connect to wifi as often as possible. Why? Because data charges add up quite quickly.
Unlimited Data. And speaking of unlimited data plans, make sure you actually need it.
- Look at your monthly data usage.
- See if you can downgrade to a monthly data cap.
- Contact your wireless provider about cost-saving options.
Do One Thing: Use wifi as often as possible so that you don’t have to worry about getting hit with data charges.
Jean Chatzky
