Tip #1: Lowering Your Cell Phone Bill

Here is a fact. Cell phones are everywhere. Many of us have replaced our home phones with our cell phones. With all of the new technology and required taxes/fees our phone bills have sky rocketed. As technology progresses shouldn't our cell phone bills get cheaper?


The Scenario

For the last 7 months I have been paying AT&T 189.00 per month for 2 iPhones, nearly 100.00 per month per phone. After speaking with an AT&T representative I was able to lower my bill by 30.00 a month. This wasn't a huge saving, but over the long run I'm saving $360.00 a year.

The Facts

Many of you may not be aware of this but cell phone plans CHANGE. Every couple months carriers release cheaper plans with greater privileges as a means to attract more customers. When these changes take place the current customers are not notified so people like us continue paying a premium on our plans.

The Solution

Every 2 to 3 months call your carrier's . Explain to them that your plan is a little more expensive than you'd like it to be and that you would like their input on how you can lower your costs. If you speak to them nicely they may make some recommendations that can trim down your cell phone bill. If they don't make any recommendations, than proceed forward and inquire about the current rate plans. Make sure to get them to verify all quoted services. Note down their name, the time you called and an employee ID number if available. Keep this information stored away just in case they end up not applying the requested changes.

Before calling them make sure to check out their website to see what is currently being offered. If what they are offering is better than what you have, its time to call.



Now go save some money and call your carriers!

Come back next Monday to see Tip #2!