Archive for February, 2011
Win the battle to your cell phone
In a society where communication is increasingly important, cell phones have become a basic and almost indispensable tool. Also, cellular providers top the list of industries with the highest number of complaints in the country, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The “bill shock” is one of the most common complaints. For example, a new satisfaction survey developed by the magazine Consumer Reports, one in five respondents said they received a bill last year unexpectedly high. Half of them were charged at least $ 50 extra and one in five over $ 100.
Follow this guide to reduce your bill and avoid problems with your service provider: Before signing a contract with a cell phone provider, seek recommendations from friends, relatives and neighbors. Once you choose one, use the time it gives the provider to test your phone in any areas where you plan to use it. If not completely satisfied, return to time and make sure you do not charge anything. Check the employee discounts. Many providers offer discounts of up to 20 percent to employees of some companies. To see if you qualify, Google search operator name followed by the term employee discount and go to the website you directed. Then I asked the email address of your work.