How to reduce your mobile phone bill, easily!

I have a problem with controlling my phone bill. It probably has something to do with how much I like having phone conversations, or how I hate being bored so I’ll call someone if I have more than thirty seconds to spare, or how I always have to have the last word on a text conversation. Or maybe just that I have text conversations at ll.

If you’re like me, Dough Rollar has come to our rescue. Here are some easy ways to keep your mobile phone bills down.

Stay under your minutes

If you have an allotted amount of time free, use it and not extra. The phone companies offer it for a reason, and that is in the hope that you will go over your limit and have to spend some exorbitant amount of money.

Prepay

Prepaid mobile phones are fantastic, and stop you from ever over-extending yourself. You stay aware of how much money you have spent at all times, which is a wonderful budgeting tool.

Insurance

I have never insured a phone. The only reason I would consider it would be that I would hate to be caught on a 24 month plan, without a phone. But if you can afford to replace your phone, then don’t bother insuring it. It’s too much hassle and costs too much.

Examine your phone bill

Never relax and never surrender. Phone bills are the peskiest and sneakiest of bills, so go through yours with a finetooth comb. Chances are there’ll be some expense on there you had no idea that you had to pay for, so make sure you keep an eye on it and know what you’re being charged for.

Switch and switch about

If your phone breaks while you’re on contract, you could have to pay for a replacement phone unless you can find one with the same carrier and put the SIM in that phone. Ask around and see if anyone has an old phone you could use. It’ll save you a lot of money in the long run.

Renegotiate

If your contract expires, negotiate for a new, cheaper version. After all, you’ve stayed loyal for a long time and they want you to commit for even more time, so use your consumer strength to earn yourself a better deal.

Ringtones

I have never really understood the appeal, especially when it comes to some peoples’ taste in music and its oppressive presence on their mobile phones. Be careful of any ringtone deal or love quizzes that require your number and credit card detail, because those kind of things are never one-offs.

Know your usage

If you use your phone for emergencies only, it’s unlikely you’re going to need to pay for an incredibly expensive unlimited plan. Know your usage and buy a plan that matches it best.

Never cancel

Ask around if anyone wants to take up your phone contract, or go online and see If anyone needs it. Usually there will be someone who would love a 7 month contract as opposed to having to commit to a whole 24 month period.

Combine plans

The more lines you have on the same plan, the cheaper the plan gets, Be warned however, there’s only so much you want to tether your child’s phone bill to your own as their phone costs seem to have a life of their own.

What tips do you have to save on mobile phone costs?

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