• Large families could see big rise in bills if they don’t look into different providers
• Teenagers phone usage still high despite the internet and use of Facebook
1st September, 2010
It’s an old cliché that teenagers spend all the time on the phone, and these days Facebook has taken over from the telephone as a way for many of them to keep in touch – which is great news as it means less money to spend on phone bills. However, anyone who says the invention of the internet has stopped teenagers chatting on the phone regularly at all hours has obviously never lived with a teenager.
In fact, a recent press release from the post office has suggested that there are some big time phone hours logged by teenagers across the UK, so parents should be thinking about their bills. Calling a home phone during the evening isn’t a big deal, but many teenagers call their friends directly from a home phone TO a mobile, which might save them money on their bills, but will see yours sky rocket. With a large household teenagers chatting to friends on mobiles can cost as much as £40 a month according to recent studies.
The best way to keep these costs down is to search out a provider that’s specially geared to this kind of phone use.
Choosing a provider other than BT is often a good way to save money as they are one of the most expensive landline phone rental companies around, but it can also save you more because other companies may offer special deals for mobile calls or allow you to set up many different ‘friend’ numbers which will give you a substantial discount.
This way you can save money on your monthly bills without having to put up with teenage angst because you’ve had to remove phone privileges!
About DigitalChoices.co.uk:
Launched in 2005 the DigitalChoices.co.uk website has provided a wide range of features for people who wish to learn more about the busy world of phone line rental, once ruled by BT and now offering a much wider array of providers.
While the main function of the site is to compare different service providers the features of the site extend well beyond that, giving deal hunters unparalleled access to community features, guides and FAQs, as well as providing regular new updates about the industry and one time deals including exclusive offers.
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