That sense of ease may have you missing out on savings that could come from changing addresses and phone plans as you prepare to move your utilities. These days companies can port your number to a new plan easily, so by taking a few extra steps, you might just be able to save money conveniently when you move a cell phone plan when moving. With one of the highest tax rates in the country at 23%, you’re unlikely to save much if you change your plan unless, of course, you’re coming from Washington.
Key Takeaways:
- Now that most of us carry cell phones as our primary phones, moving to a new state means being able to keep the same number. Convenient! Brilliant! But that sense of ease may have you missing out on savings that could come from changing addresses and phone plans as you prepare to move your utilities.
- A 2015 report from the Tax Foundation found that wireless service taxes and fees comprised more than 20% of a cell phone user’s bill. Consider that the average cell phone bill is around $84 per month for most Americans and family plans can be up to $250 per month, that can add up to a significant chunk of change.
- In some cases, you will need to switch companies, and that’s a bummer. But not the end of the world if it’s going to save you a ton of money in the long run!
“Consider that the average cell phone bill is around $84 per month for most Americans and family plans can be up to $250 per month, that can add up to a significant chunk of change.”