Cheap is a word that is typically used to degrade someone or something, but it magically transforms to denote something quite the opposite when it comes to money. Who does not value cheap stuff? Now, if it comes to something of daily use like phone plans, getting cheap cell phone service plans are like icing on the cake. Keeping that in mind, here are five great ways to get cheap cell phone service plans:
Use your negotiation skills
Yes, let your negotiation skills come out of the boardroom for a while. Phone companies are operating in a highly competitive market, so negotiating with your cell phone company is the easiest route to getting some discounts. You won’t be able to negotiate a cheap plan during the very first call. It might take several layers of escalation and persistence. Be prepared for that.
Check out the various options available
Do not limit yourself to your existing plan; check out the offers that other service providers have in the offing. You can do this online at DontSpendMore.com. We have a section devoted to an extensive comparison of various phone plans.
Try a family plan
Most of the companies have special offers in their family plan. In case, all of your family members are using the same service provider, you should definitely enquire about your provider’s family plan offers. Some providers may offer unlimited calling between the registered numbers in the family plan, for a fixed charge per month. You may be surprised but this simple strategy can save you hundreds of dollars.
After family comes company
Just like family plans, there are corporate plans as well. You can use these kind of plans to manage your call charges and keep them under control, when calling team members or colleagues working in the same company and using the same service provider.
Budget on extra and costly features
Having the freedom to surf the web on your mobile phone is no longer a luxury. I am well aware of this fact and yet I would go as far as to suggest that you consider saying no to mobile internet. This is one features that can dig a hole in your wallet each month. The worst part is that you really cannot restrict yourself to using just so many minutes or hours a day on the mobile internet, because if you are seeking information on the web, the loading times and connection times of certain sites can vary hugely and you have absolutely no control over them.
As it is, you might be having free and unlimited access to the internet on your computer, while you are at home / at office. The only time that you are kept away from the net is when you are commuting or in away from both home and office. If you really are desperate to get cheap cell phone service plans, you should prepare yourself to give up on such luxuries (oh, sorry! Let us say necessities instead) and stick to the rudimentary stuff.
Go for flat rate plans
These days, so many cell phone companies have unlimited bundled plans (calls, Web, text) that can offer a phenomenal rate and incredibly great packages.
Finally, check out what the government is offering
If you fall below a certain income level, you should check what the local, state, and federal government is offering for individuals at your income level. Most of the time, these plans are absolutely free.
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