There are several ways in which you can take action to save money on your phone bill. Whether you’re looking for a contract right now or you already have one, here are the top tips from The Money Shop:
Consider your payment plan
Many people these days are on contracts rather than pay-as-you-go as they’re convenient, and you always know your allowance. While pay-as-you-go is still a good option, particularly if you’re only using your phone for personal calls, a contract could help you save money. Many people on pay-as-you-go plans find they have to regularly add additional credit to their account when they run out of their allowance.
Compare service providers
Each phone company will have deals it can offer customers. Before you take out a contract or choose a phone service provider, we recommend weighing up the pros and cons of each. A little bit of research may reveal that you’d be better going with one supplier over another due to the money you can save.
Don’t get insurance if it’s not needed
When you take out a phone contract, you’ll likely be offered phone insurance cover. While insurance can certainly help in situations where you damage your phone or stolen, it’s not always needed. Many people agree to take out phone insurance without realising they’ll have to pay more each month on their bill.
Choose a smaller phone plan
Though it might be tempting to go for unlimited data, calls and texts, it’s always worth considering just how much you’ll use the services. If you’re taking out a phone contract for personal use, the likeliness of using over 300 minutes a month, for example, is probably quite low. Go for a smaller phone plan where you can save on monthly billing costs.
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