iPhones are a fantastic innovation that have given us unprecedented access to communication and information sharing. With the inclusion of the App Store, your iPhone never gets dull or obsolete as you can add more functionality to your phone by installing new applications. The problem with iPhones is that they can often cause very high mobile phone bills due to their heavy use and extensive feature set. This article aims to give 5 easy tips to reduce your monthly iPhone phone bill.

Tip 1: Utilize Free Wifi Networks

Excess data charges are often the biggest cause of high iPhone bills as the majority of service providers charge a fee per additional kb of data downloaded. You can avoid paying excess data fess by connection your phone to a Wifi connection whenever possible, whether that be at home, work or at a coffee shop that provides free Wifi to its customers.

Tip 2: Install a free IM App

There are a range of free Instant Messaging apps available for download from the App Store. IM apps allow you to communicate with your friends and family members who also have an iPhone for free. Text messaging has become the most popular form of communication among teenagers, and as rates for SMS messages can be as much at 20 cents per message, installing an IM application can save you bundles.

Tip 3: Video Chat

New technological advances such as those features in the recently released iPhone 4, have introduced video chatting between mobile phones connected to a Wifi network. As using a Wifi network does not affect your monthly data allowance from your service provider, video chats are a cheap alternative to traditional voice calls.

Tip 4: Insurance your iPhone under your home and contents insurance

Smartphone insurance provided by service providers can run as high at $15 per month on top of your monthly bill, this adds up to $180 per year! A much cheaper alternative is to contact your home and contents insurance provider and add your iPhone under your existing policy. Ensure that you are covered for theft and damage, and you will find you will likely pay half of what you would normally pay through insurance with your cellular network.

Tip 5: Avoid Subscription SMS services

Subscription SMS services can add hundreds of dollars to your annual mobile phone costs. Many of these services charge a high “sign-up” fee and a recurring weekly fee depending on how many messages are received. Subscription messages also add to your bill as they are not included in any SMS allowances are given in mobile plans.

By following these five easy tips you can save hundred off your annual iPhone costs, always remember to closely monitor your monthly data, call and text volumes to ensure you don’t blow over your limit and end up receiving an unexpectedly high bill.

[ This was a sponsored by Vodafone.com.au ]

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