Switching Cell Phone Plans? Don't Make These 7 Mistakes
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- There is no single phone plan that’s best for everyone, but finding the best one for you is pretty easy if you know the mistakes to avoid. I've tested more than a dozen low-cost cell phone service providers over the past few years to help people make the switch away from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile's most expensive plans. In today's video, I'll share the 7 mistakes to avoid when you're changing phone plans. Learn more at MichaelSaves.com: michaelsaves.com/cell-phones/...
==QUICK LINKS==
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Choosing the Wrong Network
2:04 Ignoring Low-Cost Phone Plan Providers
3:51 Selecting a Plan That Doesn’t Meet Your Needs
5:17 Not Checking Phone Compatibility
6:12 Canceling Your Old Service Too Early
7:26 Skipping Out on Discounts & Perks
8:43 Getting Too Comfortable
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Use both att elite and magenta max I use over a 1tb of data a month.
Have a Samsung x495 and service since 2006.
I can buy $ 5.00 worth of minutes and I’m good
for the whole year. That Samsung x495
is a clamshell talk only. The service is T-Mobile.
Battery holds a charge for several days.
I have Cricket. I have the $60 unlimited data plan. I pay $55. I don't really need the unlimited data, hotspot, and cloud storage. But it also has Max (formerly HBO Max) as a free perk, which I love. I've been considering switching down to Cricket's 10 GB plan for $40, but I don't wanna lose Max. Plus, with unlimited data, I don't have to worry about connecting to WiFi everywhere to save data, or using too much data if WiFi isn't even available.
Very informative! Thank youi.
Currently trying out Mint Mobile and so far so good
i would but i need unlimited high speed data
Very useful, thank you!
Great video as always.
Good info. Thx
Thank you sir for being concise and to the point. I was also lucky enough to score the US Mobile Amazon Prime Day unlimited plan for $25 a month even though it is now capped at $75 Gigs. Still aplenty! :-)
Glad you made the switch and hope you're enjoying the savings. It's a good carrier!
Thank You for all of your videos that you did. I am enjoying all of them
Thanks for watching, Kevin! I hope you're doing well
Awesome tips!! Very informative! Continue the exceptional work!!!
I NOW HAVE ASSURANCE WIRELESS AND WHAT A NIGHTMARE TRYING TO GET THE PHONE ACTIVATE! THE SERVICE TECHS ARE IN THE PHILIPINES AND NEED TO LEARN HOW TO SPEAK BETTER ENGLISH. OH, BY THE WAY, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR WHEN ITS ALL FREE!
These cell phone companies are rip offs, everything should be unlimited
True this. True this.
thank you and youtube for this
gonna use dat military discount 😤😂
Thank you Michael! You've helped me out so much. Tried visible on an older phone as a trial first.. The only thing I've found is that I get so many Spam texts.. Will be switching my main phone number to visible. I'm on Verizon now, but I'm looking forward to saving a bunch every month.
I test these services with new numbers (which are actually recycled) and often get a lot of spam. Hopefully once it's your regular number that will not be an issue.
@@MichaelSaves oh, ok, that sounds about right, ty. Switched over and so far so good 👍
@@darleneavitabile6944 I lost my number porting to Visible.
Took me one week to notify eveyone.
Saving money is not worth it,
To be in my wits.
Michael, Thanks so much for the great video. My question is: How can I find out whether a phone plan will work with an Apple Watch. I currently have an Apple iphone 6s plus with Verizon as my provider. I do not currently have an Apple Watch. I want to get a new iphone and an Apple Watch. Also how much data does an Apple Watch use? Thanks a bunch for your answers.
Verizon wireless service is horrible. I ported 5 lines over four days ago and thress lines are still not working.
Thx for the info. Me & hubby got a 3yr verizon deal yesterday. I have sticker shock. Can I get a refund?
i pay for Verizon's premium plan and i do not have reliable service in many areas when traveling domestically, they advertise nationwide best coverage at the same time i have poor service even locally
Same here in L.A. with Verizon. The signal is crappy in recent months, and they just raised the fees a bit. I’m switching.
I just made the switch from Verizon to Consumer Cellular. I have two lines: one for personal and one for my freelance gig. Was paying about $90 for 2 GB. Will be cutting bill in half and getting 3 GB!
That’s a lot for $90. I was paying 60$ for full data plan for sprint last year
You Should have switched to T-Mobile not consumer cellular.
Loving the 5 line's for 125 month at cricket 🦗 wireless
It doesn’t matter what company or plan we use. There doesn’t seem to be enough towers in my area, and we seem to be in a hole. So data streaming speed sucks no matter what they promise.
Is there a way to save on Pre paid plans. We have 2 phones on Verizon and spend about $90.00 a month for both. Any cheaper advise to keep current phones?
Are the phones paid off? Do you own them out right? If so go to an MVNO then and you will save more.
yeah that only works in big cities, cant search small towns.
I've got straight talk my wife has Q link. She gets throttled about 5 days into her monthly unlimited everything each month which makes her phone useless/ I get great coverage and all but saw boost offering $25 per line with November 1/2 off. Do you think its better to switch to boost to get faster data speeds? How hard is it to change plans?
I was with Sprint/TMob forever. About to switch to Consumer Cellular AARP unlimited plan. $55 for 2 lines only. Any ideas on a plan for my iPad? thanks. I enjoy your videos.
I’m not sure if CC offers iPad plans. You could call and see if they’ll send you a SIM. I use WiFi only for my tablet so I don’t have much experience with this.
I have a tracfone that is due to add more minutes in September. Will the same process that you mentioned work when I am selecting a new carrier? I only pay once a year and get unlimited text and talk, but I have to pay for data which I seldom use. PS This is the BEST video I have seen regarding cell phone plans and coverage!
Yes, these steps are good if you're switching from Tracfone to another carrier. You're in an interesting spot. There are plenty of 1GB or less plans available right now from multiple carriers. If you like the annual plans, check out Red Pocket's eBay plans and see how they compare to what you're paying. This is the cheapest one they offer: www.ebay.com/itm/2-50-Mo-Red-Pocket-Prepaid-Plan-200-Talk-1000-Text-200MB/133196831828
Hi
I signed up for the visible plus plan the other day. The short story is this. After lots of trouble trying to make it work, i must use it with wifi calling turned on so i of course have 0 service outside my home. I downgraded to regular visible. I hope that helps
I hope so, too.
You forgot military discount
What if??? My GM Vehicle is part of my Plan. I am on some sort of Shared Plan right now where my Vehicle and my cell are grouped in the plan and sharing data. I am hesitant to change plans because of that.
I'm not sure how to help. I'm unfamiliar with this plan.
Thanks for this video!!! After decades my family finally leaving Verizon and going to spectrum!!!!!
Let me know how you like Spectrum after you test it out!
@@MichaelSaves will do! Me and parents going Wednesday!!
My Verizon employee discount did wonders!
But now with brand new phone and no discount It's way too rich for my blood, especially after watching videos like yours!
how to respond to people who in my are barrel use the phone so they don't
see any of that
My town did not come up when I put it in Root Metrics
how do you get imei # if you cannot make calls/texts from the phone?
Do you have the box the phone came in? If not you could try calling your carrier and explaining the situation.
Thanks Michael, it was because of your videos I got a great phone (Motorola G) and a great plan with Mint. 15 dollars a month which includes taxes and fees (you just have to pay months in advance) and includes 4gb data which I have yet to use even half of every month, I just wish we could roll it over. I just don't get why people are paying 1000 for a phone, I don't know what I'm missing out on. 🙂
Motorola G is a good phone for the price. I have used several of their devices
You're not missing out on much if you don't do a ton of things on your phone. Even budget phones in 2024 are solid for the most part. Personally I'm one of those people spending 1k every 4 years or so, but I'm 28 and I work in tech and just generally enjoy these things.
I am an Uber/ UberEats carrier, I have 4 phones & a tablet (household) which carrier and amount of data is suggested for my household and my job?
Oh p.s. I’m going to get rid of one of the cell phones, it will be 3 cells & 1 tablet!
This video may help you: ua-cam.com/video/3w8LnMHAnJw/v-deo.html Really depends on the network you like. I'm wondering if US Mobile may be a good fit for you -- it uses Verizon's network.
If I could give this video 1M likes, I would. Thank you!!
Has anyone tried Patriot Mobile in Florida
Trying to signup but all it asked me to do is signin! Where is the “signup” link or box?
For Visable
Start on the shop page. You're either going to buy a phone or click bring your own (check compatibility) and go from there!
How about Patriot mobile?
Never tried it
I have Ting, not impressed with it. It works and it's cheap but drops calls.
I pay premium prices bc
1. I don’t want to worry about data.
2. I don’t want to be restricted to WIFI.
3. If I have any changes or issues with my phone, I want to I walk into a store and hand a technician my phone.
YOU just skipped over anything about UNLOCK PHONE in the 5th section. Wondering why - Too complex?
Confused about the tone of this comment. When you switch providers, your phone must be unlocked. Contact your current carrier to unlock it -- but know this will require paying off the device if you are on a payment plan.
@@MichaelSaves no problem... that's what was missing in the video. Or did I just not hear it? Thanks.
Tesco phones only £9 per month get everything on it that most people get why pay all that money u lot pay
AT&T ✔️
Verizon wireless service is horrible. I ported 5 lines over four days ago and thress lines are still not working.
Don't use Verizon and I repeat never use CDMA carries only trust GSM like T-Mobile.
@Austinredstoner you seem opinionated like you know some stuff. What do you use nowadays for cell service?