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How To Lower Your Cell Phone Bill



5. Cut back on text messages

The convenience of text messaging is obvious, but the charges are not. Without a pricey unlimited plan, texting can cost you up to 15 cents a pop, and that can add up quickly, especially if you're the type that uses these little typed messages for lengthy dialogues. Many airlines and banks offer flight updates and balance information via text -- while these services seem convenient, they can really do a job on your wireless bill, not to mention wake you up with a new message alert in the middle of the night. So sign up for e-mail alerts instead, and check those on your own time. And don't forget, it's sometimes easier, quicker, and more effective to just make a quick phone call!





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