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How to Save on Phone Service
Since its inception, long distance calls have created a niche in
the telecommunications industry in the United States. In fact, reports from the Federal Communications Commission have attested that more than 1.75% of consumers’ general expenses are attributed to phone services such as long distance calls.
No wonder why many Americans are squanderers when it comes to phone services. In 1992, reports show that the average amount that the Americans spend on long distance calls amount to $10.3 billion.
Now, the question lies on whether these expenses are maintained and paid by the phone companies’ subscribers. Come to think of it, the utilization of phone services has increased to a level where consumers can no longer pay their dues.
What happens next is that some phone companies were required to make some cutbacks on their operating expenses.
But to some, cutbacks aren't the ultimate solution. Most of the phone companies have come up with revolutionary added features that are more functional and multidimensional. These items seek to entice people to subscribe to phone services once more and gain back the popularity that the phone companies used to have.
With these phone companies have created different choices for long distance calls. Each feature is designed to suit the needs of every customer or subscriber.
The usual phone service options are the bundled, traditional, VoIP, wireless, and calling cards. Each service has its own pros and cons, but all of them were catered to provide optimum phone services to their subscriber
Sounds good enough? Think again.
With the high prices of commodities nowadays, it pays a lot tosave on your phone services and earn that extra money you will needin the near future.
But how?
First, keep in mind that not all phone services were created equal. And even if they may vary according to their rates and charges,consumers can find ways on how to save on phone services,regardless of their classification and the type of service that they provide.
Here are some few good tips:
1. Select a good plan
To save more on your phone services, it is best to choose a good plan first. You can do this by checking on the phone companies available on the market today. Compare their rates and choose the best plan.
However, experts say that it would be better if you choose from the three leading phone companies in the industry. Statistical reports show that you can save by as much as 50% or more as compared to other phone companies.
2. Identify your ―calling pattern‖
Try to identify your calling pattern based on the latest three bills. Analyze the flow of calls and pinpoint those that create particular patterns.
Once you have identified them, you can easily detect which areas you call frequently, at what time, and for how long.
So if you have clearly identified your calling pattern,‖ it will be easier for you to save more on your bills.
3. Flexibility
Choose a phone service that gives you the flexibility to adapt to your needs. This will guarantee optimum communication service because you can alter or modify any feature that will correspond toyour needs.
For example, if you have been previously subscribed to a post-paid long distance phone service and you wish to convert your phone service into prepaid, it is best to choose a long distance carrier that will allow you to do such thing without the extra charges.
In this way, you can save on the service fees (for the conversion) as well as on the long distance charges. With prepaid, you can now control your long distance activities.
4. Be wary on the promotions
Not all freebies and promotions can be good for you. There are some promotions that may only lure to try a particular phone service,only to find out that you get double charges in return after the promotion is over.
With this, you not only passed the chance of saving more money on your phone services, but you also missed the chance to enjoy real savings without having to spend more than what you can afford.
Indeed, saving on phone services can trim down your expenses in a month. It is best to remember these pointers very well as they may come in handy sometime in the future.
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