Cell Phone
Some phones are web-capable, but if yours is not you can still get a lot of information using text messages. Looking for a nearby store? Trying to get the score for the game? Trying to convert dollars to euros? Let google text you the answers, by sending a message to the number: 466453. For example, to find pizza in your zipcode send "pizza 90210", or the score of a game "score knicks", or for currency conversions "10 dollars in euros".
Shout-out: google.com
Suggested by: Naji
Need to get off an annoying phone call? Is a relative, co-worker, telemarketer or ex talking your ear off? Use one of the free downloadable clips at SorryGottaGo.com to plan your escape. A very useful site with hundreds of reasons for you to end your painful phone call. Talk to you later -- Click!
Suggested by: Helen
Threaten to stop using your cell phone company for service and let them know exactly why you are unhappy. Some examples: cell phone company B is offering me [fill in the blank], I don't want to pay for text messages or my phone is acting up a lot. Nine times out of ten you'll get transferred to a salesperson in the retention department who has the ability adjust pricing and create a "custom" plan --all this just to keep your business!
Note: This really works best when your not under contract.
Suggested by: Dave
Want to get out of your cell phone contract without paying the outrageous fees? Cellswapper.com is here to help!
The site capitalizes on a loophole that lets users transfer their contract to someone else instead of paying early contract termination fees. That's right, as long as someone else is willing to sign-up for your plan, you do not have to pay any of the outrageous fees (can be up to $250). Acting as the "ebay for cell phones," they match buyers and sellers and help facilitate all the paperwork for a nominal fee. Click here to take advantage of the loophole. Remember, you can also acquire a short-term contract with cellswapper, it's not just for off-loading your plan.
When a company misleads you or messes up inadvertently, call them out on the mistake. Over the weekend Verizon accidentally rolled back the clock a day early for daylight savings time and numerous people received a $10-20 credit and/or additional minutes for the inconvenience (when they called to complain). Remember you are paying good money every month for your cable, electricity, water, cell phone, internet connection, newspaper / magazine publications, etc. If the services aren't up to par, your savings are a simple phone call away. Most people assume nothing can be done, which is incorrect. Don't be lazy, voice your opinion and get your money's worth!
Shout-out: fatwallet.com
Want to get out of your cell phone contract without paying the $150 to $200 in fees? It is all in the fine print. Most cell phone providers have a clause written in legal jargon that basically says, if we change the cost structure of your plan in an adverse way you can cancel your contract without paying the break-up fees. Go back and look at the fees and taxes on your bills -- more often than not if you have had your phone for 6-9 months the fees have changed. Call up and cancel based on those facts!
