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How To Lower Your Cell Phone Bill

by Ian Rowan on February 19, 2008 at 02:05 PM



4. Shed the Extras

Although many plans include caller ID., call-waiting, and three-way calling, these same plans sometimes add hidden fees to use these services. Call up your carrier and find out if getting rid of some of these extras might trim your monthly bill by a few dollars. How often do you really use three-way calling?

Same goes for data plans. Do you really need to check your e-mail while walking down the street? Data plans, especially unlimited ones, can cost upwards of $50 per month. If you're not addicted to the BlackBerry and aren't constantly online, then you should think about downgrading or getting rid of your data plan.

Downloaded ringtones and games from third parties, and sometimes your carrier, have hidden monthly 'subscription' charges associated with them, or use up your data minutes any time you play them. And some ringtones, like the hottest new single, have a hefty download fee that is then followed with a monthly charge of up to $2.50. Is "Crank Dat"really worth that?



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