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How to save on your cell phone bill

Did you know that you can use practical tips to save on your cell phone bill? That's right, check out our money-saving tips.

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Reduce your cell phone bill costs

Reduza seus custos com a conta do celular (Imagem: PxHere)
Reduce your mobile bill costs (Image: PxHere)

A cell phone bill It is one of the biggest expenses in many people's budgets. Today, almost everyone owns a smartphone. However, with the evolution of technology, many previously paid functions are now free.

Therefore, it is important to discuss this matter further. This allows you to understand what expenses are necessary and what can be cut.

So, this post will help you in this process. Here, you will learn how to save on cell phone bill. See how this can be simpler than it looks.

Save on cell phone bills: 10 tips to put into practice

Economize nas contas de celular: 10 dicas para colocar em prática(Imagem: econsult)
Save on cell phone bills: 10 tips to put into practice(Image: econsult)

As I said, the internet has changed a lot the way we use our cell phones. Some of the most common practices, such as calls and messages, are now done online.

However, many people continue to pay the same amount as before to their carriers. In a complicated economic situation like Brazil's, with more than 60 million negatives, any way to save money should be considered.

So if you just want to organize finances or plan to clear your name, check out the next topics for 10 tips that will help you use your device in a smarter and more practical way.

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1. Monitor your data allowance

Monitore sua franquia de dados (Imagem: UOL)
Monitor your data allowance (Image: UOL)

You can only cut unnecessary expenses if you know about them first. Therefore, the initial step is to monitor your data and connection allowance.

A tip is to always review your invoices frequently. Thus, you will be aware of these debts. Also, check out other interesting points to observe.

First of all, check your plan. See if it's really right for you. Sometimes you pay for what you don't even use. Next, identify what should be a priority when hiring an operator.

With this, you become able to cut a set of additional expenses. Good examples are those extra minute purchases and text messages.

To do this analysis, just go to your carrier's website. You only need the account holder details to login. Once this is done, you will have access to all this information.

2. Compare prices and plans

Compare preços e planos (Imagem: comparaplano)
Compare prices and plans (Image: comparaplano)

When looking at your cell phone bill, you can come to two conclusions. The first is that your package doesn't meet all of your needs. The other is, your plan has several elements that are not used.

Thus, you are paying for something that does not match your wishes. In these two cases, it is worth switching plans. For this, it is interesting to make a good comparison between plans and offers.

This with both your carrier and others. That way, it's easier to find the best cost-benefit for you. This simple action allows you to only be charged here that makes sense in your daily life.

It may not seem like it, but you can save a lot with it. Another tip is that there are online platforms that can compare the available plans.

Still, you can analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Everything is simple and automated. So, if you prefer a faster process, it is worth looking for a site that provides this type of service.

3. Hire only what you need

Contrate apenas o que precisa  (Imagem: anacwinter.jusbrasil)
Hire only what you need (Image: anacwinter.jusbrasil)

Understand that the operator will try to do what is best for them. This does not always mean that you will benefit. So, when contacting her, numerous plans will be offered.

Without a doubt, they will all be interesting and full of advantages. You must know someone who has already opted for the “full cell phone package”. That's just because the difference between the other alternatives was just a few reais.

In the market, this is known as anchoring. When two plans are offered at similar prices, most customers opt for the more expensive one.

This looks like the consumer is getting the upper hand. However, he's just spending more than he needs to. Hence the importance of assessing your priorities. For example, if you only use 20 GB of internet, you don't have to pay for 4 GB.

This topic helps you with financial organization, it is important to know how to adjust expenses to have a better financial quality of life.

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4. Analyze the change of operator and plan

Analise a troca de operadora e plano (Imagem: ecotelecom)
Analyze the change of operator and plan (Image: ecotelecom)

Imagine the following situation. You've had a plan for about 2 years. However, he is no longer satisfied with what he has been offering. Or, the operator has left something to be desired in the service provided.

Therefore, it is recommended that you go in search of a more interesting alternative. This can help you save a lot on cell phone bill. Also, keep in mind that no company has the right to stop you from switching plans.

Also, if you want to switch companies, that's fine. The portability law exists so that some rights are maintained. Among them, it is possible to change the operator without losing your current number.

Also, you can find out if the company isn't offering more interesting plans. This contact usually results in a better alternative and at some discount.

It is very common for an operator to optimize its services and make them cheaper. However, most of the time, this is not even communicated to customers. So going after those hours can make all the difference.

5. Check the invoice before paying

Confira a fatura antes de pagar (Imagem: folhaGO)
Check the invoice before paying (Image: FolhaGO)

It sounds like a silly tip, but believe me, many people don't check their own invoices. Whether due to rush or practicality, some debits are always set as automatic.

Thus, it is much more complicated to check each account. Despite being a common practice, it can be very harmful to your pocket. This is especially true when it comes to phone plans and services.

Thus, Anatel, also known as the National Telecommunications Agency, brought interesting data. According to her, the main complaints in this sector are directly related to irregular charges.

For this reason, do not forget to analyze your invoice, even if it is a little more laborious. Also, let's say you already made the payment.

However, a short time later he noticed that there was an undue amount. In this case, do not think that your money is already lost. So, get your invoice in hand and contact your carrier's claims department.

Then detail the whole situation. Generally, the company will deduct this amount from the next invoice. However, if this is not done, you can still take action.

So, go to Anatel's ombudsman and explain your case. To do so, just dial 1331 for free.

6. Choose a control plan or a family plan

Opte por plano controle ou plano família (Imagem: infomoney)
Opt for a control plan or a family plan (Image: infomoney)

A family plan can save a lot of money for everyone involved. Thus, the ideal is that the group has plans from the same operator. When you hire packages for more than one person, many advantages come into play.

The main thing is that you can get very interesting discounts. However, remember that this should not be the only requirement to hire a service.

Imagine the following scenario. Your family opted for a plan together. The latter allows you to make calls to other operators for free.

However, you communicate more via WhatsApp. It doesn't make much sense to pay for something like that. A cell phone bill it will only get more expensive.

So, one idea is to look for an alternative that puts more value on message and internet schemes. In short, family plans are a great way to save. However, priorities must always be considered.

7. Prepaid or postpaid: which one is worth it for you?

Pré ou pós pago: qual vale a pena para você (Imagem: Oseudinheirovalemais)
Pre or postpaid: which one is worth it to you (Image: Oseudinheirovalemais)

Before selecting a specific plan, there is a choice that always comes first. You must decide whether you want the prepaid or postpaid option. Many people believe that they are the same thing.

However, this is not true. It is important to note that each of them has different benefits. In the case of prepaid plans, they allow you to have greater control over the amount of your invoice.

However, if you usually do a lot of recharges, you will spend even more. After all, the individual value of each connection costs much more. Then they cease to be interesting. Therefore, postpaid is more suitable.

Operators may allow you to be able to access your account at the end of the month. It can be done either through the app or the company's website. This is a very common practice.

That way, you as a user, avoid surprises. Not to mention that it is easier to identify a problem with the invoice before it arrives. Ultimately it is your needs that will determine which plan is best.

8. To lower your cell phone bill, use free connections

Utilize conexões gratuitas (Imagem: cedav)
Use free connections (Image: cedav)

Currently, almost all devices allow access to the internet. Even the simplest ones have this function. After all, it is through her that people communicate most during the day.

Thus, the time of digital information is largely responsible for this. So you never know when you're going to get an email or message from work. In view of this context, a data package makes all the difference.

It is an essential service these days. The downside is that they tend to run out very quickly. That way, you are dependent on renewing the plan all the time.

However, there are ways to avoid this expense in cell phone bill. The main one is the famous WI-FI. So whenever you go out with your device, leave this option on.

In contrast, disable 3G. Do this mainly in places where it is certain to have internet. So you keep your access while saving money.

In addition, most places provide this service. Also, it's not just outside the home that WI-FI is advantageous.

Such a plan is cheaper than constantly buying internet packages. Therefore, it is very worth investing in this alternative.

9. Use data saver functionality to save on your cell phone bill

Use a funcionalidade economia de dados (Imagem: blog.br.uptodown)
Use the data saving feature (Image: blog.br.uptodown)

It is interesting to understand something about internet consumption on a smartphone. So not all features spend the same level of data. Some of them require much more than others.

Thus, social networks, photos, videos, music applications and games are good examples. In case you are a person who uses this for a long time, beware. Your data package will run out in the blink of an eye.

That way, in an emergency situation, you can be left without internet. That's where the danger comes in. In order to work around the situation, the plan is renewed. Thus, in this logic, you lose money without even realizing it.

So, imagine being in a place without access to WI-FI. Even using your package, you can ease the expense. A tip is to opt for the “data saving” function on your cell phone. Therefore, your applications will reduce consumption.

Instagram, for example, is the social network that consumes the most internet. However, it has this cost-effective alternative. Unfortunately, few are aware of this.

So use this technique. Also, if you want to watch a series, download the content beforehand, when connected to WI-FI. The same thing goes for music. These are simple options that can save you a lot of money at the end of the month.

10. Use instant messaging apps to lower your cell phone bill

Utilize apps de troca de mensagens instantâneas (Imagem: HUBPME)
Use instant messaging apps (Image: HUBPME)

Messaging apps are one of the most used across the world. They offer a number of benefits to their users. So, don't spend credit with calls or SMS.

Choose a tool that lets you do these things for free. So, you have a range of apps to choose from. WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram and so on.

With them, it is not necessary to use your money for such simple activities. believe me, your cell phone bill it will decrease a lot if you invest in this tip.

Conclusion

Conclusão (Imagem: freepik)
Conclusion (Image: freepik)

By now, you've realized that there are countless ways to save at the end of the month. Your phone doesn't have to be one of the reasons you develop debt. Thus, with simple attitudes, you can pay very little without failing to enjoy anything.

Finally, take the tips that match your reality and apply them in your daily life. A cell phone bill it will be one of your least worries when you look at your invoice again.

Remember that non-payment, if the bill is heavy, could dirty your name and thus make things even more difficult. So reduce it before reaching the extreme!

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About the author  /  Heloisa Trindade

I'm Heloisa Trindade, journalist at DRT 1424/MS in Campo Grande, graduate in publicity and advertising at Estácio de Campo Grande, editor and content producer for 4 years. My passion for reading and writing came since I was a child, influenced by my mother. In the midst of a financial crisis, I discovered that I could use my passion to generate income and that's when I started my first blogs. My goal is to always deliver true, quality content and information to our readers.

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