There’s An App For That: How I Cut $25/Month Off My TV & Internet Bill
$46/month for DSL?!?
When I looked at my phone bill I couldn’t believe it. We gave up the cooler, faster Internet a while back because we were on a budget kick, but now AT&T’s basic phone/DSL package was running at nearly the same levels.
E.T. Don’t Phone Home
Just call my cell instead. We technically have a home phone number, but never even physically hooked up a phone since we switched! We are truly a mobile-only family.
App: DSL Without Phone
DSL no longer needs an actual phone line activated to connect you to the Internet. So why not drop the phone? I chatted online with a service rep, who directed me to a tech line to call. After confirming my identity and an attempted up-sell, AT&T removed the basic phone charges, which amounts roughly to $15/month.
Dish Network Customers Save $10/month
In case you missed it, I wrote an article a few months ago on how I saved $10/month on my bill. Basically, Dish changed their HD package options, rendering one option included in another. So all you have to do is go online and “fix the glitch”. Check out the link in the previous sentence for instructions.
What About You?
Have you tried these, or other tips to save on your monthly phone, TV, and Internet charges? Let us know below!
Bundled packages are definitely the way to go in regards to cable, internet and phone. I use Comcast as it is the most competitive in my area. It pays to shop around. Also most pricing is only for 12 months or so. Then you can call and ask for the retention department and tell them you are going to a competitor and they will almost always give you their current promotion for new customers. It’s a great way to save money.
That’s a great point – bundled packages can definitely save you some dough! My only other option is to ditch TV altogether and switch to Hulu.com – but I’m not quite there yet.