I just called my cell phone provider and removed a couple of extra features we had on our phones. We really weren’t using them, and this change should reduce our bills by about $15 between the features and the taxes and fees. We were thinking about changing providers, but when we consider our phone usage and the in-network benefits, it just wasn’t worth it to us. I checked the cell phone plans with our same provider, as well as other providers, and we’ve definitely got the best deal to fit our needs. And of course, we already have the phones and accessories. But I wanted to double-check, so I used the Wireless Wizard from Wirefly and our decision was confirmed. It’s always good to know when you’re getting the most for your money.
Isn’t it funny how something that used to be a luxury is now such a necessity? Honestly, I can’t leave home without my cell phone. If I don’t have it with me, I feel naked. I start to worry how I’ll get help if I get stranded or get in an accident during my commute, or how I’m going to get the traffic report if I don’t have my phone (the radio usually has a delay when it comes to the traffic and accident reports. They hardly ever have updated information). And if you know me, you know that I’m a talker. I do most of my talking on my cell phone. Yes, I know, I shouldn’t talk while driving, it’s distracting, but I do it because sometimes that’s just the best time to catch up with my loved ones. I can’t make social calls from work, and chaos ensues when I get home. My cell phone use during my commute is my life line. And yes, I do it responsibly, I wear a hands-free ear bud. The good thing is that most of my calls are made to people in my network, so we go back to that saving money thing again.
What about you, how attached are you to your cell phone?