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Useful Tips To Reduce Big Telephone Bills
31
Useful Tips To Reduce Big Telephone Bills
1.
If the message isn't urgent, send a letter or
postcard instead.
2.
Avoid using coin phones. They generally cost
more in
the long run.
3.
Limit all phone calls to five minutes or less.
4.
Instruct all family members - including children
- to
make only calls that are necessary.
5.
Check your directory for phone numbers. Some
telephone companies now charge when you dial
"Directory
Assistance" for information.
6.
Use your radio for time and weather information
instead of your phone.
7.
Dial calls "direct". Charges increase when an
operator is involved.
8.
Phone during discount rate periods - evening,
night
and weekend hours.
9.
Call when holiday rates are in effect, generally
all
day for legal holidays such as Christmas, New
Year's Day,
Thanksgiving, etc.
10.
Avoid calls that require the services of an
operator:
collect calls, credit card calls, calls charged
to another
number, time & charge, etc.
11.
Avoid "person-to-person" telephone calls.
12.
Many firms have toll-free "800" numbers. Most
airlines, railways, bus lines, hotels, motels,
rent-a-car
chains, etc. will pay for your call. Look them
up in
your directory for the "800" number, or call
800-555-1212
to see if the firm you want has a toll-free
number.
13.
Many businesses have "Zenith" or "Enterprise"
prefixes. They are toll-free also. Check your
directory
for such numbers before dialing.
14.
Plan your phone calls in advance, especially
when
dialing long distance. Some areas have unassisted
1-minute calls that can save you money.
15.
If you phone someone frequently, "schedule"
your
calls. In this way, you can dial direct when
the person
you want to reach will be there.
16.
If you reach a wrong number, call the operator
right
away so that you won't be charged for it. If
this happens
with a coin phone, the telephone company will
mail you a
refund.
17.
If you have a bad connection or get cut-off,
both
parties should hang up. Whoever placed the call
should
tell the operator about the problem. The operator
will
then reestablish the call & make an adjustment.
18.
Extension phones cost extra. Have them installed
only when necessary.
19.
If a coin phone takes your money and doesn't
complete
the call, notify the phone company by calling
from another
phone. Give them the number of the faulty phone
and they
will mail you a refund.
20.
If you are going away for over 60 days, you
can
temporarily suspend your phone service. This
rate is
lower than most regular rates.
21.
When relocating, have all phone installations
done at
the same time.
22.
There are usually no time limits on local calls.
However, "nearby" and long distance rates are
based on
1-minute and 3-minute units. Consult your directory
or
phone company before calling, to get the lowest
rate.
23.
If you dial a number often that does not appear
in
your current phone directory, jot it down instead
of
dialing Directory Assistance each time.
24.
Anticipate the number of calls you make each
month.
Then talk to your phone company and select the
most
economical type of service.
25.
Have all family members included under one directory
listing.
26.
Don't permit guests or business associates to
use
your phone to make personal long distance calls.
27.
If you use your residence phone for business
purposes, you may be able to deduct a portion
of your
phone bill for business purposes. Check with
your nearest
Internal Revenue Service office.
28.
Residence phone rates are generally less than
business phone rates.
29.
Pay telephone bills promptly. If you become
delinquent, your phone may be disconnected.
A charge will
be made later to restore service.
30.
Instead of an extension phone, have a longer
cord
installed on your phone.
31.
If possible, call long distance "collect".
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