Like many people, you probably get your mobile service from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint. Those are the major players that rule the wireless market — and they often carry the steepest price tags.
Maybe you’ve considered moving to a different carrier, but you’re unsure if it’s worth the hassle. How much could you realistically shave off your monthly bill? It can be tough to know without doing the math, right?
It’s actually simpler than you might expect. Wireless provider Pure TalkUSA offers an online calculator that will estimate exactly how much you could be trimming from your cell phone expenses. You only need to answer four short questions.
The company says the typical family of four saves around $70 each month after switching, which totals about $840 a year. That’s a sizable amount — imagine what you could do with an extra $840.
An Affordable AT&T Alternative Starting at $20/Month
Pure TalkUSA runs on AT&T’s network — but at a much lower cost. Think of it like a store-brand option for AT&T: similar service for a noticeably smaller price.
Their plans begin at $20 per month and include unlimited talk and text plus 2GB of data. If you want unlimited talk, text and data, plans start around $55 monthly. (How much do you currently pay for unlimited data? Exactly.)
Also, you can get 50% off your first month when you sign up here.
If you have a family, Pure TalkUSA gives increasing discounts for additional lines on the same account. Adding a second line nets 10% off your total; a third line bumps that to 15% off. So for household plans, the savings can add up quickly.
Switch and Potentially Save Hundreds This Year
If you decide to try Pure TalkUSA, you can either bring your existing phone or purchase one on their site. At the moment, they’re offering up to $250 off select iPhones with qualifying plans.
Not sure how much data you need? Check your current plan for average monthly usage. And if you happen to exceed your allowance, there’s no overage penalty — you can simply upgrade to a higher plan whenever you need more data.
Plus, because there’s no long-term contract, you can cancel anytime if it’s not the right fit. Cancel within the first 30 days and you’re eligible for a full refund.
Give their calculator a try and see how much you could be saving. You might be able to keep more than $800 in your pocket this year.
Alex Monroe ([email protected]) is a senior writer at Savinly.
