It is the communication method of choice these days, but texting can totally add up.
Although teenagers have been driving the trend, nearly everyone is texting.
But that convenience comes at a price. If you do not shell out for a texting package, which can cost $3 to $20 a month depending on the provider and the plan, most carriers will charge you for each message whether sent or received.
And the price per text is on the rise. Earlier this year, some providers raised their rates to 15 cents a text, while others upped the cost to 20 cents per text, and those prices get even higher across the board for international messaging.
That can really add up. Especially with incoming texts that you cannot control. Paying per text can exponentially impact your monthly bill.
To avoid getting hit with a huge bill, the best option is to explore cost-effective packages which can offer a few hundred texts per month for a few dollars extra.
Consumers can also track their messaging activity during the billing cycle by reviewing their account online. Once you near your limit, cutting down on texts will keep your bill under control.
But a sure-fire plan is to avoid texting completely, and stick with old fashioned calling.
There are people, especially teenagers, who cannot live without their sell phone anymore. I think the bill for these people will be very expensive, but if you only use your sell phone when it is really necessary I do not think there will be any problem.
Kathleen
Source: http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/08/pf/raw_deal_texting/index.htm?postversion=2007111213
Although teenagers have been driving the trend, nearly everyone is texting.
But that convenience comes at a price. If you do not shell out for a texting package, which can cost $3 to $20 a month depending on the provider and the plan, most carriers will charge you for each message whether sent or received.
And the price per text is on the rise. Earlier this year, some providers raised their rates to 15 cents a text, while others upped the cost to 20 cents per text, and those prices get even higher across the board for international messaging.
That can really add up. Especially with incoming texts that you cannot control. Paying per text can exponentially impact your monthly bill.
To avoid getting hit with a huge bill, the best option is to explore cost-effective packages which can offer a few hundred texts per month for a few dollars extra.
Consumers can also track their messaging activity during the billing cycle by reviewing their account online. Once you near your limit, cutting down on texts will keep your bill under control.
But a sure-fire plan is to avoid texting completely, and stick with old fashioned calling.
There are people, especially teenagers, who cannot live without their sell phone anymore. I think the bill for these people will be very expensive, but if you only use your sell phone when it is really necessary I do not think there will be any problem.
Kathleen
Source: http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/08/pf/raw_deal_texting/index.htm?postversion=2007111213
1 opmerking:
Price increases are present problems where we have to struggle with. There are telephone companies who offer different and cheaper modules. You have to look for these advantages and your bill at the end of the month will be decreased.
Jan
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