Reduce Monthly Mobile Bills

Save Money with a New Mobile Tariff and Free Text Messages

Mar 16, 2009 Asa Ghaffar

Benefit from free text messages and a lower mobile phone bill. A change of mobile tariff or a switch to a "pay as you go" mobile phone can help with money management.

Many consumers spend too much on their mobile phone tariff, don't benefit from free text messages and rarely switch mobile network to benefit from "new customer" rates. A study by Airwide Solutions in November 2008 found that the average European Union (EU) customer spent €401 (£368) on his annual mobile phone bill. At €544 (£500), the highest average mobile phone bills were found in Spain.

Change Mobile Tariff to Achieve a Lower Mobile Bill

A 2008 survey by uSwitch.com revealed that individuals fail to use 20 hours of inclusive call time and 73 text messages each month. Choosing the wrong mobile tariff is poor money management. Provided bad credit isn't an issue, changing mobile phone network can help customers save money on mobile bills. A mobile phone contract with a new mobile network normally results in cheaper rates.

Pay-as-You-Go Mobile Phones

Rather than changing mobile tariff, customers can reduce their mobile bills by switching to a pay-as-you-go mobile phone. Those that stand to save money include low frequency users, parents of teenagers and "emergency situation" mobile carriers. Pay-as-you-go mobile phones provide an excellent money management method for these types of users.

Save Money with Free Text Messages

Customers are paying as much as 10p for every text message sent under existing mobile tariffs. It is possible to save money by sending free text messages online at sites like Textmefree.com. Customers can also reduce their mobile phone bills by sending free text messages at O2.co.uk. The registration process is simple and there is no need to be an O2 customer.

Avoid Expensive Ring Tones and Themes

Downloading ring tones and themes may seem like fun, but it is a sure-fire way to increase a mobile phone bill considerably. Many ring tones and themes cost upwards of £3 each when downloaded directly from a mobile network provider. It is possible to get free ring tones and themes from sites, such as Free-ringtones.uk.com. The only cost involved is the sending of a confirmatory text message.

It is possible to save money by switching mobile tariff, utilising free text messages, avoiding costly ring tones or themes and changing mobile network to benefit from new customer rates. Low frequency users should consider a pay-as-you-go mobile phone. Following these suggestions will help consumers reduce their mobile bills and achieve better money management.

Those that found this article useful may be interested in reading about ways to lower monthly outgoings and reduce spending. Individuals struggling with personal debt will find practical solutions to credit card debt of assistance.

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