It is not unusual to hear of people switching from a postpaid phone plan to a prepaid one. The main reason that this is quite a popular trend is because of the price: compared to postpaid plans, prepaid ones are more affordable. And even if prepaid plans are less expensive, it doesn’t mean that services and features you will be getting are sub-par. They are very competitive and they can give you your full money’s worth.
If you’re ready to switch to a prepaid phone plan and let go of your postpaid one, below are some tips you can consider:
Before switching, make sure you will be free of any early termination fees. Get in touch with your service provider and ask the staff when the contract on your line ends. If the contract is still ongoing but you just can’t wait for it to end and you want to cancel it now, ask how much your early termination fee or ETF would be if you canceled now. Keep in mind that early termination fees can be very high, even reaching hundreds of dollars. If this is the case, it is best that you wait until your contract expires before switching.
Check the coverage. Before choosing a new prepaid service provider or sticking to your current one, make sure the networks you consider can give you the coverage you want. Although there are many prepaid operators, there may be areas that they don’t cover. Do some research and eliminate the operators that don’t have service where you need to use your phone.
Consider your current usage. Go over your last few mobile phone bills and add up the maximum number of minutes and texts and the number of megabytes of data you use per month. By doing so, you will be able to make a better decision of choosing the best plan for yourself that will meet your requirements. And if you select the correct prepaid plan, you will avoid incurring any additional charges – something that you don’t want to pay for, especially now that you’re on a prepaid plan.
Choose your service provider plan. Lastly, once you know how many minutes, texts, and megabytes of data you need each month, it’s time to find the best plan and most effective provider for your budget. Again, make sure the provider you choose provides the coverage you are looking for. Make sure the telecom company is also a reliable one and has a good reputation so that you don’t get disappointed with the services you will be getting.
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