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Pocketwise Bill checklist

16 steps to pay less for phone and internet.

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Cell phone plans

Once a year.

  • Check three months of data use per line Guide
  • Price a prepaid plan on the same network Guide
  • Compare the cost per line with taxes and fees Guide
  • Keep your phone longer, or buy unlocked Guide

Home internet

Once a year.

  • Run speed tests and compare with your plan Guide
  • Check for an equipment rental fee Guide
  • Note when your promotional price ends Guide
  • Price each bundled service separately Guide

Help and programs

If bills are hard to afford.

  • Check whether you qualify for Lifeline Guide
  • Ask your provider about low-income plans Guide
  • Check your library for Wi-Fi and hotspots Guide
  • Never pay anyone to apply for a program Guide

Bills and traps

Every month.

  • Read every line of your phone bill Guide
  • Ask about blocking third-party charges Guide
  • Set a PIN and port-out protection on your account Guide
  • Check what you'd owe before switching Guide