How to Cut the Average Cell Phone Bill by More than 80%

SOURCE: http://www.howlifeworks.com/technology/cell_phone_savings

New no-contract carriers offer good basic service at a fraction of the cost

In good economic times, it's natural that we pay less attention to our monthly expenses.  When things get tight, however, we quickly realize the importance of managing our money well and eliminating unnecessary expenses.

A great place to start is by looking at services that you are paying for, but are not fully utilizing. One of the first services you should tackle is your cell phone service.

Most cell phone companies entice customers with fancy phones and plans that include a bevy of services, however they also tend to have hidden costs and require long, inflexible contracts. Today, the average monthly cell phone bill is $73, according to a recent J.D. Power report.  But, what if you could cut that down to just $10 a month?

With new cell phone companies and new, no-contact plans from existing companies - this type of savings is now possible.

For many people, what's most important about their cell phone is a reliable, easy to use service that's available when you need it.  Fortunately, for these people, there are new breed cell phone companies that specialize in simple no-obligation agreements with super-low pricing.  And the big companies are taking note, and starting to offer similar plans.

Another thing that many people don't know is that most of the major carriers now pro-rate termination fees - the longer you've been in the contract, the lower the fee.  So, even if you are currently in a contract, you may still be able to find significant savings by paying the termination fee and switching to a much lower cost, no-contract provider.