1. Home
  2. Business & Finance
  3. Frugal Living

Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill
Simple Ways to Cut the Cost of Owning a Cell Phone

By , About.com Guide

Does your monthly cell phone bill send you into shock? It doesn't have to. Here are fourteen ways to save money on your cell phone bill.

Pick a Plan with Rollover Minutes

If you've determined that a minute-based plan is best for you, choose one that allows you to rollover unused minutes from month to month. After all, you've paid for those minutes, so you should get to keep them.

Only Use Your Phone for Emergencies

Did you know that you can use a cell phone to dial 9-1-1, even when it's not connected to a service plan? It's true. Just make sure cellular 9-1-1 service is available in your area, and you can keep a cell phone on hand for emergencies without having to foot a monthly bill.

Rely on Your Landline More

Local calls on a landline? Free. Local calls on a cell phone? Not so free. Try to make more of your local calls from your home phone, and you'll spend less for your phone time.

Ask for a Better Deal

One thing you can be sure of: Your service provider doesn't want to lose you to the competition. So, ask for a better deal, and you'll probably get it.

Explore Frugal Living
About.com Special Features

10 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Credit

Easy steps to take control of your credit card debt. More >

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

  1. Home
  2. Business & Finance
  3. Frugal Living
  4. Household Savings
  5. Cell Phone Bills - Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.