Cheaper Cell Phone Bill in 3 Steps

Every few months I suggest you take the time to check your cell phone plan to make sure it meets your needs.

Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile are locking users into two-year contracts, but that doesn’t mean the monthly bill is locked. Users can change most plan options, features, and add-ons without extending the contract.

Saving just $10 per month on a cell phone plan can cover the cost of a new phone at the end of a two-year contract, so don’t overlook the small monthly savings.

It’s easy to make these changes online in a few minutes.

Find a Better Plan

Cell phone plans revolve around minutes and text messages. BillShrink offers a free service that determines the average monthly cell phone usage to find the best plan. Users can get the latest cell phone bills from Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint to compare plans and prices.

BillShrink can help you find more suitable plans on the same carrier or a new carrier. The service includes prepaid and month-to-month options for users looking to save even more. BillShrink does not recommend switching to an operator that does not offer service in your area.

BillShrink provides a detailed analysis of minutes used, text messages, most popular contacts, most searched operators and much more. BillShrink’s analysis is easier to understand than a standard cell phone bill.

Billshrink could come up with a better plan, but would hesitate to help users switch to a plan on the same carrier. Users should note the plan name and make the change on their own account or by calling the carrier.

BillShrink can suggest a better plan for a new operator or an existing operator.

The service guides you through a purchase on partner LetsTalk for users who want to switch, and includes the cost of canceling an existing plan in the estimated savings section.

Casting Features

For subscribers who don’t need a new cell phone plan, it’s time to take a look at the features.

Subscribers can add or remove features at any time, making them a great place to look for savings. Some of the most popular places to look for savings are insurance, hotspot service, and subscriptions.

Now is a good time to make sure you use the features you paid for. Check the features below to find savings on your cell phone plan.

Remove minor features for more savings.

Another place to look for savings is insurance and warranty programs. Cell phone insurance is important for new devices, but as devices age, consider reducing the $8 monthly fee as long as you have a spare phone in the house.

Dropping insurance for the last 6 months of a cell phone connection is an easy way to save $50 on a new phone.

Benefit from Features

Many cell phone plans include extra features that help save money, but users need to turn them on.

BillShrink made it easy for me to find my most wanted numbers.

I discovered that I never set up my friends’ and family’s numbers on my cell phone plan. I can upgrade to a cheaper monthly plan by adding 10 numbers, all of which receive unlimited calls. The BillShrink service has made it easy to find these top ten.

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For savings, it’s a good idea to check cell phone plans every 3 months and when living conditions change. I was able to save $30 a month in 15 minutes by removing a rarely used hotspot feature, and after using Friends & Family numbers for a month, I’m hoping to upgrade to a cheaper plan for bigger savings.

Remember not to cut too much. Cell phone minutes and text surpluses can wipe out months of savings.