Managing Your Costs

Mobile phone call charges are lower than they've ever been before, but like all other bills if you're not careful they can really begin to add up. The following tips will help to keep your charges down;

" There are three mobile phone tariffs on offer in ANTIGUA, 'so make sure your tariff matches your lifestyle. if you're making the majority of your calls during the day then choose a tariff that offers low daytime charge Alternatively. If you use your mobile phone socially, then your tariff should offer low evening calls. If your lifestyle suddenly changes don't forget to change your tariff accordingly

" Choose the same network as your friends and family e.g. AIRTEL, CABLE and WIRELESS or APUA PCS , all charge less for calls made to the same network.

" When a tariff offers free minutes don't be mistaken into thinking this includes all calls as in most cases inclusive minutes' only applies to same network or landlines calls or calls made at certain times of the day.

" If you're really worried about controlling your costs, Pay as You Go packages work on call vouchers that you buy up front so you'll never get a bill. But make sore that you're aware of the call charges, as they can sometimes be more expensive than Pay Monthly packages

" Get your bills itemized so that you can monitor your calls. This will highlight where most of your charges are coming from and you'll be able to see if your call patterns change and if so decide if it's worth changing tariffs. (Some packages will offer the service for free, while others will cost up $5 per month).

" Make sure your keypad is locked whenever you're not using your phone. This will avoid accidental calls being made, which can run up your bill very quickly.

Driving

Anything that distracts a driver increases the risk of an accident - posing a threat to pedestrian, Cyclists, passengers and other road users. You must be in proper control of your vehicle while you are driving. Any lack of concentration or momentary inattention may result in your being prosecuted. Even using a hands.-free phone while driving will distract you.

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