A home phone line may seem like a thing of the past. After all, who needs one when you can make and receive calls with your cell phone?
The answer is, some people still do need a landline for other reasons, such as:
- Being able to make calls if the power goes out.
- Unlimited local calls.
- Not having to worry about recharging batteries.
- Better clarity and sound quality during calls.
- Added peace of mind if the need to call 911 arises.
If any of those reasons describe your need for a landline, that explains why you still have one. And while it may be seen as a necessity, there’s no need to pay more than it’s worth.
What are some ways to lower your home phone bill without cutting the cord? Here they are:
Call Your Phone Company
The first move to make in your quest to lower your phone bill is to call the service provider. Tell them you’re not happy with your monthly bill, and that you’re going to shop around to see if you can snag some savings elsewhere.
Depending on the company, they may connect you to a retention specialist.
What’s their purpose? To keep you as a customer. How will they do this? Most of the time, they will try to retain you by offering a discount on your current service.
Although a discount can help you instantly cut costs while keeping your landline, know that it may not last forever. Be sure to get all the details about the discount and when it ends to avoid any sticker shock later on.
Look for Competitors
If your call to the phone company doesn’t result in savings, it’s time to shop around and look for a better offer.
This move may take a bit of time, but the good news is that you should certainly have options. Phone companies are more competitive than ever, and this means lower prices for customers.
Who knows? Just a few minutes of research and calling around could result in a new bill that’s a fraction of what you’re currently paying.
In short, it’s best to know that you’re getting the cheapest rate possible. And the only way to honestly do that is to shop around.
Trim the Fat on Your Phone Plan
Do you find features such as call waiting or caller ID useless? If you don’t use them at all, call your home phone provider and tell them to remove those features from your plan.
Many phone plans come with bells and whistles from the start, and these unnecessary features can bloat your monthly price.
Save by Bundling
Are you tired of paying your home phone, cable TV, and Internet bills separately? Do you use the same provider for all of those services? If so, bundle them together to simplify things and cut costs.
You could see instant discounts by bundling. A contract could come into play, however, so don’t forget to check all the details.
As with many low-cost introductory offers, the ones you secure via bundling probably won’t last forever.
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