Cell Phone Bill Tips

By now most people have heard of the new wave of "UNLIMITED",or flat-rate, no contract cell phone services. The general benefit of these is that for a set price, you get to use the phone as much as you want, without worrying about "going over" your minutes for some ridiculous fee, another benefit is the fact that there is no contract. If you don't pay the bill the only consequence is that you don't have service.Read the rest...

Just because your have another year left doesn't mean you can't lower your cell phone bill. Call your cell provider, but have the right information. Have your last 2-3 bills handy, so you know how many minutes you are using, as well as use of data or text messaging. You'll need that to research what other carriers are offering that matches your needs. And, do your homework on what they are offering new customers.Read the rest...

The market for pre-paid cell phones is very crowded, and the various companies that sell them are taking advantage of the confusion that creates.

For example, if you compare just on the cost per minute, you could end up making a mistake. Some providers charge an additional dollar per day over and above the per minute charge. With such a variety of carriers, like T-Mobile, ATT Go Phones, Net10, Tracfone, Virgin, etc, it's also even hard to tell who offers service in your area....Read the rest...

Calling 411 from either your home phone or cell phone will hit you with additional charges from your carrier.

Charges on wireless carriers for 411 calls range from $1.49 for Verizon, up to $1.75 for ATT wireless. And your home phone charges you as well. That's per call, so those charges add up very quickly.

But, you don't have to pay those fees. There are several free 411 services out there to choose from. A few more digits to dial, but why not put one of them into a speed dial button ? Here's a summary of three of the best free 411 services:Read the rest...