Cell Phones & Plans

Sometimes a few simple adjustments can make all the difference in lowering your cell phone bill. For example: if your provider offers free minutes after 7pm, start calling Grandma at 7:01pm instead of 3pm. Also, most providers offer free calls to people on the same network … [Read more...] about Talk when minutes are free

Even though most cell phone providers now have nationwide networks, there are still occasional coverage black holes, in which you'll have to pay roaming charges. If you hit one of these unlucky spots...don't use your cell phone unless you absolutely need to. Roaming fees are … [Read more...] about Avoid cell phone roaming charges

Since cell phone plans charge you by the minute, calling 1-800 and other toll-free numbers aren't really 'free'. The same is true for calling local numbers. Whenever possible, make these calls from a landline so you don't get charged.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Make “toll-free” calls from your landline, not your cell

Taxes can turn a $70 phone bill into nearly $100. Make sure you have an idea of how much tax you're paying so you don't get caught off guard at the end of the month.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Figure taxes into your monthly phone budget

Similar to turning your cell phone off, you should only charge it when the battery truly needs it (aka when it's low). Cell phone batteries operate on a certain number of cycles so the more you charge them, the faster they run down.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Only charge your cell phone battery when necessary