Saving money on your cell phone bill doesn’t mean you have to compromise on benefits. In fact, there are tons of ways to save money without giving up any of the bells and whistles that you love on your current plan. Here are our favorite tips and tricks.
Don’t Be Afraid to Move to A New Carrier
You’ve probably heard this claim a 1,000 times, but switching carriers is the easiest way to save on your cell phone bill. The multitude of MVNOs that have emerged over the years has resulted in a wide range of cost-effective options to choose from, while carriers like AT&T and Verizon offer incentives to those who switch.
Take Advantage of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is becoming more and more ubiquitous these days. If you can use Wi-Fi to access the Internet or download music, consider turning off your cell phone data. By doing this, you can significantly decrease the amount of data you use each month and ultimately lower your monthly bill.
Switch to A New Plan
If you’re looking to save money on your phone bill but are unable to find a suitable deal with another carrier, check your monthly data usage in order to determine whether an unlimited plan is worth it to you. If your monthly data usage is low compared to what your current plan allows for, consider checking if your provider offers a limited data plan.
Opt for A Family Plan
Family plans are a great way to save money on your phone bill. You can split the cost of your phone and data plan between all members on the plan, which means you may end up paying less than you would if it were just you. Family plans also come with an additional benefit: multi-line discounts that knock the price down when you have more lines. When those savings are combined with an MVNO’s perks, family plans are truly a win-win.
Use Your Phone for A Few Years
There are numerous reasons to want to get the newest and best phone on the market: maybe you want to take super high-quality pictures, or maybe you just really like being on the cutting edge. But if you don’t need all of the bells and whistles, it’s a good idea to hold off on upgrading for at least a couple of years. By keeping your old phone, you’ll save yourself hundreds or even thousands of dollars in low monthly installments. And by keeping an unlocked device while switching carriers, you can easily switch plans whenever you need to.
