These days, many families have to make do on reduced budgets due to a reduction in the number of hours they are working because of the virus. With the rising costs of various services, this can certainly be a challenge. However, not every service is expendable. You can’t really be without internet service if you want to live and work in the modern world. Unfortunately, sometimes gaining access to the internet can also be expensive. Thankfully, there are strategies you can use to save on internet expenses for your household.
Cut Down on the Use of Your Mobile Carrier’s Internet
Many people actually spend money on two kinds of internet service. There is the internet they access via their own home’s Wi-Fi router. Then of course there is the internet provided by their mobile carrier. The later is generally much more expensive to use and can charge you based on the amount of data uploaded and downloaded. Trying to avoid browsing the net on your phone outside of the reach of your own Wi-Fi or free public Wi-Fi networks will greatly bring costs down. And be sure to switch your phone to enable Wifi calling which can save your cell phone minutes if your plan doesn’t have unlimited minutes.
Shop Around With Different Providers
One mistake many people make is not shopping around with different internet providers and cellphone companies. Often people simply stick with the same provider for years and years. While the options for internet service may have been limited in the past, there are many new providers today that offer competitive rates, discounts, and packaged deals that could bring down the cost of your internet service significantly.
Use Your Internet for Other Services
One strategy to save with your internet service is to use it to reduce or even remove the cost of other services you are already paying for. The common example is cable or satellite television. Streaming television services like Netflix and its competitors is actually done through your internet connection. They also come at a significant discount compared to traditional cable or satellite television. Other options like YouTube are free to use.
Apply for a Government Subsidy
Not many people are aware of this, but the government has actually taken steps to make internet access available to low-income families that have trouble affording it. One way this is done is through the FCC’s Lifeline program. If you qualify, you could receive broadband access, as well as phone service, at a greatly reduced rate.
Like many things, acquiring internet access can sometimes be expensive. Thankfully, there are strategies for bringing those costs down. If you think you are paying too much for your internet, try one of the suggestions listed above. You could end up saving a lot of money.
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