Sunday, July 8, 2012

How to save money on your cellphone bill when travelling

It's vacation time but before you cross the border, think about how you will keep in contact with home. Too many times I have come home to a huge cellphone bill because I under estimated how much I would use my phone when I was away. First check if your current cellphone plan can be adjusted to suit your needs for the location you will be vacationing in. If it does, your good to go! Don't forget if you have an iPhone/iPad/iPod, you can use skype as well as wireless connections for free!  If none of those options work for you, plan on your first day to go to a local cellphone store or large department store, like Target or Walmart, where you are vacationing. Make sure they carry a variety of cellphone providers so that you can make the best choice for you. Purchase a pay as you go phone. You should have no trouble finding a phone for around $10 if you choose a basic phone. Next, you purchase a phone card. These come in many denominations. The higher the amount, the longer your new phone and number will be active and able to be topped up. For example,
a $100 card will hold your new number for you for one year. It must be topped up before the one year anniversary. If you will be travelling to the same area again within one year, this a great choice. The next time you travel, you will not have to buy a new phone and if you have chosen a national carrier, you can purchase a new top up card at an airport or soon as you cross the border on your next trip. Next, use your new phone to call your home cellphone to change your voicemail to let anyone that calls it know that you can be reached at a new number. A little per-planning can go a long way in controlling your vacation expenses. So go on, have fun but keep it touch!

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