Potential T-Mobile AT&T Merger Inspires Tips to Save Money on Cell Phone Plans
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This week the United States government sued to prevent the acquisition of T-Mobile by competitor AT&T. The reason given is that this would lessen competition and, in turn, hurt consumers.
Anyone who has ever dealt with a major cell phone carrier knows that the present state of competition isn't exactly producing a renaissance of terrific customer service. The norm is two-year contracts, high early termination fees, and steep charges when you go over your allotted voice, data or SMS limit.
But there are alternatives. Read on to find a few tricks to owning and using a decent smartphone without having to deal with the drawbacks of a contract with a major carrier.
This week the United States government sued to prevent the acquisition of T-Mobile by competitor AT&T. The reason given is that this would lessen competition and, in turn, hurt consumers.
Anyone who has ever dealt with a major cell phone carrier knows that the present state of competition isn't exactly producing a renaissance of terrific customer service. The norm is two-year contracts, high early termination fees, and steep charges when you go over your allotted voice, data or SMS limit.
But there are alternatives. Read on to find a few tricks to owning and using a decent smartphone without having to deal with the drawbacks of a contract with a major carrier.