There is nothing annoying, like an unreliable phone service. It always turns against you at the wrong time and place. The thing is we all want a service that works as promised and advertised and works all the time, everywhere. Plus, it should also be ridiculously affordable. It’s only human nature to desire perfect everything. However, there is no perfect phone service that is also lenient to your pocket, but with a little research, you can get close. It’s not just possible, but it’s easy to land a plan that works just fine for you at a reasonable price.
First, before you go shopping around for a wireless plan, you will need to ask yourself some questions about what you expect. There are plenty of plans, but there are factors to consider before choosing any. Jot down these expectations so to avoid frustrations with your plan even in your first month of subscribing.
Here are some tips on choosing the most reliable plan:
1. Coverage
Service coverage depends on where you go. There are places where you will find no bars at all. You probably won’t find a service which works perfectly everywhere, but you should be able to find one that works best where you are most of the time and the places that you visit. You can ask people about the services they use and how it works for them.
2. Phone and carrier relationship
Some carrier networks are not compatible with some phones. AT&T is a well-known network that supports many phone models without issues. Some other operators’ phones may or may not work with other networks. The next time you want to jump on board an attractive plan, find out if your phone will work with the network offering this enticing plan.
3. Extra charges
When you are looking for a wireless plan, you definitely want to know about the extra charges or less you will incur them without knowing. Find out if roaming or international calls and texts are rated differently, or everything is covered in your plan. It’s very probable that not everything is covered. Contact the company you want to subscribe to a plan with, and they will be more than willing to inform you about services included in their plans.
4. Figure out your monthly usage
You should at least have an estimate of your monthly data usage, texts sent and minutes used for phone calls. Some phones do store this information, so it should be easy to find. Knowing your average monthly usage will help you select the best plan available that is tailored towards your needs.
5. Flexibility
Before you sign a contract or pick out a monthly plan, find out just how flexible your phone service is with their plans. Are they stiff, or are they considerate of you as a customer? Ask these questions so that they don’t haunt you later on.
There are many reliable, fast and cost-efficient mobile phone plans out there, but just how reliable, they are, mostly depend on your needs as a customer. However, if you take your time to go through the available plans, the feedback customers give about them on different online forums, and the general reputation of the telephone company, you will have a clue of what to expect. It is also important to be keen and note any red flags that your potential wireless network plan may have. Lastly, it is essential to ask your friends, family members, or even work mates that have used one or more network plans before to recommend a suitable option. With the above tips, you should be able to gauge which plan suits you best.