Consumer Reports National Research Center recently surveyed about 90,000 cell phone users and found that nearly half of the respondents who switched providers cut their bill by $20 or more. Additionally, 40% of those surveyed who made the switch reported better customer service, faster data, and more reliable coverage. So if you haven’t changed cell providers recently, there is a huge possibility you’re missing out on savings and better service!
Lower cost, better service
We know about the big cell phone companies like Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint, but there are several lesser known cell phone providers whose plans are significantly less expensive. Clark has been a fan of the smaller providers for a while, and Consumer Reports’ recent report
If you are shopping around for better, cheaper service, consider these providers:
- Consumer Cellular (Top rated in 6 locations, including: Los Angeles, Phoenix, Washington, D.C., )
- Cricket
- Page Plus Cellular
- Republic Wireless
- Ting Wireless
These companies were the best in value according to Consumer Reports.
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Low scores, large customer base
Although the big four carriers were at the bottom of the barrel when it came to customer satisfaction, 80% of survey respondents were subscribers to one of them. If you’re paying $100 or more a month, it might be time for a change!
Read more: Sprint offers 50% off any competitor’s plan
Holiday cellular deals
Some carriers are offering great holiday deals, so check to see if any would work for you — it could save you some big bucks!
- Consumer Cellular: $20 credit on new lines through December 31 – Get this deal
- Cricket: Get a $100 Cricket shopping card when you switch by December 6 – Get this deal
- Page Plus Cellular: Save money on each plan now through December 31 and save 8% for life – Get this deal
- Ting Wireless: Check out these latest discounts on phones, left over from Black Friday – Get this deal
- Sprint: Offering 50% any competitor’s plan – More details
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