A picture is worth 1000 words, so check out this video for how we have arrested cost for other users:
- Bill Police Video Link
Wireless Cost Management
Crack the Carrier Code: Read the Fine Print
- In a Phrase: READ THE FINE PRINT:
- FREE-wifi-great-BEER-sign
Just like this sign, carrier marketers are sneaky brilliant advertisers. Several recent ads come to mind; one is
“New data plan and UNL talk and text for per month, no annual contract, no long term agreement”. Sounds great, right?
Statement from Carrier : “UNLMITED TALK AND TEXT”
What the Carrier really means:
1. DONT confuse UNLIMITED TEXTING and UNLIMITED TALKING with UNLIMITED DATA. The Minutes and Texting are UNLIMTED, yes, but the DATA: not so much
Many of these plans offer a limited amount of data : 300MB of data, for example. The average user uses about 800 MB of data each month (for you social media hounds, this is only about 11 hours total ALL month of web browsing or only 18 minutes each day for a month).
Statement from Carrier : “No annual contract, no long term agreement”
What they REALLY means:
1. You bring your own device OR
2. You pay FULL RETAIL price for a device (usually about $500 compared to $150 if you have an Annual Contract)
3. You re-up your contract IF you are currently out of contract
4. You PAY for the device completely (at $25 per month) even if you want to upgrade your device. For example, you will pay for your existing device until IT IS PAID OFF for 24 billing cycles whether you are even using that device (upgrade, lose, replace etc.) or not.
This means you don’t have the Carrier subsidize or discount the price of your device and therefore that cost is solely your responsibility.
Many of these plans are a great idea for users, but be sure to Watch for the fine print to Crack the Carrier Code!
Still Protecting your Wireless Rights……..
Still Time to Realize Year End Budget Savings!
Still need to cut some more dollars out of your budget?
Why not reduce your wireless bill by about 25% with the help of The Bill Police. We can usually point out savings to result in savings you can see in the next billing cycle!
First, use The Bill Police Wireless Calculator to see what you can save by clicking HERE
Then, use the Professional Services to get your bill organized and receive suggestions on how to lower your bill by clicking HERE
Just until the end of the year, we are offering a free trial month so you can see what you get with no obligation. Use Coupon Code FREEMONTH112012 when signing up to get started.
Happy Holidays from The Bill Police and HAPPY SAVINGS!
The Bill Police Announce New Wireless Savings APP
Have you ever thought you are paying too much for wireless service but have no idea what to do about it?
Welcome to one touch savings with The Bill Police. This Web Application gives ideas about how to save money on your wireless bill. Try it now! We offer a free trial month so you can see what you get with no obligation. Use Coupon Code [Read more…] about The Bill Police Announce New Wireless Savings APP
Answers to Headline (HLN) News Recent Story on Struggling to Pay your Smartphone Bill
Recently, Clark Howard of CNN’s headline news reported that people are using their Smartphones so much they are struggling to pay those high bills.
Here is the original story: http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/09/06/clark-howard-high-cell-phone-bills
There are some easy ways to help you identify if you are overspending:
1. Check out our FREE savings calculator, enter your data and see what you are overspending
2. Check out our blog for resources. Here are a few:
- How do reduce your cell phone bill shock
- Zero Users: A good source of Savings
- How to re-neogiate your way to a lower cell phone bill
Checking your bill to reduce your charges is not impossible, but there are many moving parts. A primary role of our organization is advocacy, so if we can help you, please let us know!