Are you paying more for phone service then you’d like to be? Then, see if one of these seven strategies could help to lower your bill:

Switch to VoIP
VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is a relatively new technology that allows you to make and receive calls over a broadband Internet connection. Providers include Vonage, SunRocket and a host of others, including many phone and cable companies.

Cost: Plans offering unlimited local and long distance range from $15-25 a month. Smaller, minute-based plans are also available; and start at $9.95 a month. To get started, you may also need to purchase a VoIP router, though many service providers offer a free router with sign-up.

Potential savings: Varies by person. To estimate your savings, subtract the monthly cost for VoIP from your current monthly phone charges.

Pros:

Calls to the United States and Canada included in the pricing
International call rates as low as 3-cents per minute
Cons:

Doesn’t work during a power outage unless you have a back-up battery system
VoIP may not be compatible with your local 911 system
Call quality may not be as good as it is on a traditional phone line
Bundle Your Services
Do you have cable, high-speed Internet and a landline or cellphone? If so, bundling all of your services with one provider could be your biggest source of savings.

Potential savings: $20 or more a month.

Pros:

Only one bill to pay
New customer rebates and introductory offers may make the deal even better
Cons:

You’ll probably be required to sign a contract
Many bundle offers include a low introductory rate, and a much higher rate thereafter
Taxes and other hidden fees may apply
Ditch Your Landline
Use your cell phone for all of your calls, and cancel your traditional phone service.

Potential savings: The cost of your current landline plan: local and long-distance.

Pros:

One less bill to pay
The ability to answer all of your calls on the go
Cons:

If your cell plan doesn’t include unlimited minutes, you could accrue overage charges
911 service for cell phones isn’t available in all areas
Forget to charge your battery, and you’re temporarily off the grid
Call quality may not be as good as it is on a traditional phone line
Cancel the Extras
If your phone service comes packaged with a bunch of features – call waiting, caller ID, etc. – you may save money by unbundling your services and shopping a la carte. Contact your service provider to find out how much a basic, no-frills phone line costs. Then, add on just the features that you need (generally about $5 each).

Potential savings: Varies, but a basic phone line usually runs around $22 a month (taxes and fees included).

Pros:

You only pay for what you want
You get to customize your phone services
Cons:

Less bells and whistles
Comparison Shop
Not satisfied with the deal your current provider is giving you? Then, shop around for a better rate. When it comes to phone service, there are more options than ever.

Potential savings: Varies by customer and locale.

Pros:

You don’t have to wonder if you’re getting the best rate possible
Cons:

Requires a bit of effort
Unlimited Long Distance
Do you make a lot of long distance calls? If so, signing up for an unlimited long distance plan could make a lot of sense.

Potential savings: Varies by person. To estimate your savings, subtract the monthly cost for unlimited calling from your current monthly long distance bill.

Pros:

The same bill every month
The freedom to make as many long distance calls as you want
Cons:

Terms and exclusions may apply
Use a Phone Card
If you only make occasional long distance calls, a phone card may be cheaper than paying for traditional long distance service.

Potential savings: The cost of long distance service in your area.

Pros:

You only pay for the calls that you make
Your long distance service is portable – just take the card with you when you travel
Since you pay up front, there are no surprise bills
Cons:

Most cards have expiration dates
Connection fees often apply
Lose the card, and you’ve lost the minutes

您是不是正在为电话服务支付更多的费用?而且这些费用还是您乐意付出的.那么,请您看看以下七项策略中的任何一项是否能够帮助您降低您的开支.

转换成VoIP

VoIP,或者说是网络专用小交换机上的声音，它是能让你在打、接电话时都利用网络宽带的一项新科技。其供应商包括Vonage,Sunrocket,还有其他的一些相关的包括许多的有线电话公司在内的供应商.

花费:这项计划为您免费提供一个月的从15到25美元不等的本地和长途电话费用.更小的,以分钟为单位的计划也是很优惠的.它每月从9.95美元开始,要想得到这个优惠,您得先购买一个VoIP路由器,尽管许多服务供应商在您注册后会免费提供一个路由器.

节省潜力:因人而异.要想计算自己的节省费用,只需用您当前的电话开支减去您当月使用VoIP的费用即可.

持支持态度的:1.这些费用里包括打到美国和加拿大的电话.

2.国际长途费率每分钟低至3%.

持反对态度的:1.如果你没有备用电池系统,停电的时候它就不能用.

2.VoIP不能兼容你本地的911系统功能.

3.通话雷竞技百科 不如在传统的电话线上通话雷竞技百科 好.

绑定您的服务

您有有线的高速网络系统吗?有座机或手机吗?如果有的话,把您的所以服务项目绑定到其中的一个上,这样可以给您节省很多资源.

节省潜力:每月可以节省20美元或更多

持肯定意见的人:1.只有一项开支

2.新客户的回扣和推荐将会使这项交易更顺利

持反对意见的:1.你可能得签个合同.

2.许多绑定推荐时费用都很低,但使用后费用就会很高.

3.得付包括税费在内的其他潜在费用.

抛弃您的座机

用您的手机打所有的电话,取消您以前的电话服务.

节省潜力:您最近的座机费用花费:本地的和长途的.

持支持态度的:1.少付一项费用

2.在旅途中也可以接到所有您的电话

持反对态度的:

1.如果您的小计划没有包括无限的通话服务,你就有可能会超额.

2.911服务只针对手机而不针对所有领域.

3.如果您忘了充电,你就得暂时得不到服务.

4.通话雷竞技百科 不如在传统的电话线上好.

取消额外的花销

如果您的电话业务有许多的功能,包括诸如呼叫等待,来电显示等等,您就可以不用绑定和购买您的那些服务也能节省不少的费用.和您的供应商联系看看基础的高价的电话线要花费多少.然后把您电话上的这些特性加在上面(大概是每项5美元左右).

节省潜力:不同的是,那条基本的电话线就得每月花费22美元左右(包括税费和其他的一些费用).

持肯定态度的人:1.您需要什么业务就办什么业务.

2.根据您的电话类型来量身订做一套属于自己的业务.

持反对意见的:铃声少了

对比购买

您对现在的供应商提供给您的服务不满意吗?那么去购买更好的服务.谈到电话服务,现在您可以有更多的选择.

节省潜力:由顾客和其场所的不同而不同.

持肯定态度的:您不必知道您是否得到了最好的.

持反对意见的:需要一点努力

无限制的长途

你有许多的长途电话要打吗?如果有的话,请您注册一个无限长途业务,它将大大地节省你的长途费用.

节省潜力:因人而异.要想计算你的节省费用,只需用您当月的长途帐单上减去你本月无限打的业务费用.

持肯定意见的:

1.每月花费一样

2.想打多少长途就打多少

持反对意见的:有一些条款和限制

用电话卡

如果您不常打长途,用电话卡可能比传统的长途费便宜不少.

节省潜力:在您所在区域的长途业务花费

持肯定态度的:1.打多少电话就付多少费用.

2.您的长途业务是随时随地的,只要您在出游时将您的电话卡带在身边即可.

3.因为您提前付费,所以不必担心会有惊人的帐单.

持反对意见的:

1.每个卡都有截止日期

2.还得运用连接费用

3.如果不慎把卡丢了,你就不再拥有它的使用权了.