{"id":49,"date":"2016-12-09T23:31:37","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T23:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2020-11-12T20:07:18","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T20:07:18","slug":"save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e17ae4a4ea0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e17ae4a4ea0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#Bundle_Your_Services\" >Bundle Your Services<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#Bundling_your_cell_phone_internet_TV_and_home_phone_with_the_same_company_saves_a_ton_of_money_and_also_save_money_on_your_cell_phone_bill\" >Bundling your cell phone, internet, TV and home phone with the same company saves a ton of money and also save money on your cell phone bill!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#But%E2%80%A6\" >But\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#Call_Your_Carrier\" >Call Your Carrier<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#You_might_be_able_to_take_advantage_of_new_promotions_or_get_them_to_price_match_competitors\" >You might be able to take advantage of new promotions or get them to price match competitors.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#But%E2%80%A6-2\" >But\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#Beware_of_the_Lowest_Price_You_See\" >Beware of the Lowest Price You See<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#Just_because_its_the_cheapest_doesnt_mean_its_the_best_your_plan_has_to_meet_your_usage_requirements\" >Just because it\u2019s the cheapest doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s the best; your plan has to meet your usage requirements.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#But%E2%80%A6-3\" >But\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#Reduce_Those_Pesky_Extra_Fees\" >Reduce Those Pesky Extra Fees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#Manage_your_data_and_set_limits_with_apps\" >Manage your data and set limits with apps.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/save-money-on-your-cell-phone-bill\/#But%E2%80%A6-4\" >But\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bundle_Your_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bundle Your Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bundling_your_cell_phone_internet_TV_and_home_phone_with_the_same_company_saves_a_ton_of_money_and_also_save_money_on_your_cell_phone_bill\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bundling your cell phone, internet, TV and home phone with the same company saves a ton of money and also save money on your cell phone bill!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone companies are eager for your loyal business, so they\u2019re willing to offer you discounts in exchange for bundling more services with them. Try it: add up your internet, home phone, tv, and cell phone bills separately, then compare it to the price of a bundled package of all four. Even thrifty shoppers will be surprised to see the bundled price is less expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t take the bundled price at face value. Research the prices posted at&nbsp;each company\u2019s website,&nbsp;and contact customer service to ask for any discounts or coupons available. Canadians can often snag a discount of 15-25%, but only if they ask for it. Once you get a quote over the phone, you can contact another company with some leverage and purchase your services from the lowest bidder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But\u2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This low-price bundle does mean that all of your eggs are in one basket so to speak. If services are down with one provider they may be down across the board. And if you ever want to leave, you may have a contract left on one service or another; bundles often require a contract commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, not all providers offer every service, so bundling may not be possible. The providers that do have bundling options may not have them available in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Call_Your_Carrier\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call Your Carrier<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_be_able_to_take_advantage_of_new_promotions_or_get_them_to_price_match_competitors\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be able to take advantage of new promotions or get them to price match competitors. <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your phone carrier can do more than just bundle services. Call them to let them know that you are frustrated with the price of your bill and you want to lower it. Remain professional and polite. The customer service reps are trained to open your account and review your customer history. The longer you have been a customer, the more eager your company will be to keep your business. There is often a new promotion or a more efficient plan available, you only have to ask.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the first person you&#8217;re speaking with isn\u2019t helpful, ask to escalate. Get to the loyalty or the retention department and complain. Let them know something has to be done about your bill or you may have to switch providers. The more specific you can be the better. If you research prices beforehand and have exact prices to quote, you are more likely to be taken seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But%E2%80%A6-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But\u2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your company might not be able to get your bill any lower than it already is, and they may call you on switching providers. You should be serious about making the change if they are not willing to negotiate. At least you will be able to get a bottom-dollar option from your current provider to use as a bargaining chip with other companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beware_of_the_Lowest_Price_You_See\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beware of the Lowest Price You See<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_because_its_the_cheapest_doesnt_mean_its_the_best_your_plan_has_to_meet_your_usage_requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because it\u2019s the cheapest doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s the best; your plan has to meet your usage requirements.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom Mobile (formerly Wind Mobile) is typically ranked among the absolute cheapest phone provider in Canada. The price you see isn\u2019t always what you get. There are extra costs like taxes, fees and in Freedom Mobile\u2019s case, lots of roaming charges. They\u2019re notorious for spotty coverage: add this to their limited coverage, hidden and extra fees can add up fast, even if you\u2019re just traveling out of your city and not the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But%E2%80%A6-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But\u2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom Mobile was just bought out by Shaw Communications, and they\u2019ve promised to increase coverage going forward. The Central Toronto and Vancouver areas already have increased LTE coverage, and the newly-branded Freedom Mobile is promising coverage to rollout to all areas in 2017. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t roam much, Freedom Mobile might be the best price option for you. They\u2019re gonna save you big time on unlimited calls and texts to Canada and the US compared to a Rogers plan ($55\/mo compared to $110\/mo).<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Those_Pesky_Extra_Fees\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce Those Pesky Extra Fees<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_your_data_and_set_limits_with_apps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage your data and set limits with apps.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be hard to get by with the limited data you have, but you can take steps to reduce that. Always connect to wi-fi when it is available. Avoid data-heavy apps like Netflix, YouTube, and other media streaming sites. You should always monitor and keep track of how much data you and the rest of the people on your plan have used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPhone users can download a free data manager on the app store. <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/my-data-manager-track-your\/id477865384?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">My Data Manager<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;is a highly-rated free app that can show you how much data is left in your cycle, how much each person on your plan has used, and alert you to data usage before you get gouged for a costly extra fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samsung users have a data manager built in that allows them to set data limits. If you get to your monthly limit before your cycle is over it will automatically turn off your data (unless you tell it you want it back on).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to your settings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch \u201cData Usage\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch \u201cSet Mobile Data Limit\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch \u201cData Usage Cycle\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch \u201cChange Cycle\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set to your billing cycle date for accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But%E2%80%A6-4\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But\u2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your phone\u2019s data manager and an app store data manager may be considered \u201cthird party tools\u201d by your company. The data sometimes varies slightly. This is typically by less than .1%, but it can sometimes cause a bill that you didn\u2019t expect when you\u2019re on the cusp of the limit. This is because of the way data charges are calculated; certain activities like text messaging are not considered data usage by most third party data managers, but providers may consider them data if you sent video or images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get around this, set your data limit a little bit lower than your actual limit. If it warns you and you\u2019re near the end of the month, you can proceed using data with caution.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bundle Your Services Bundling your cell phone, internet, TV and home phone with the same company saves a ton of money and also save money on your cell phone bill! Phone companies are eager for your loyal business, so they\u2019re willing to offer you discounts in exchange for bundling more services with them. 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