I’ve been with my current mobile carrier for over 16 years. For half of that time, my husband wanted us to switch to something cheaper. I resisted for several reasons. However, we recently switched to Twigby and I’ve discovered that a lot of my reasons for sticking with my name-brand carrier were unfounded.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who was paying the “big bucks” to the “big guys” for way too long. Here’s why I was wrong about refusing to make the switch.
This post is sponsored by Twigby, but all thoughts and experiences are my own.
Myth #1: The Coverage Will Be Poor. Twigby actually uses cell phone towers on the nation’s largest and most reliable network. This means the coverage is exactly the same as someone who pays for service through name-brand providers. The only difference? We’re paying less.
Myth #2: The Price Can’t Be That Low – There’s Got to Be a Catch. I’m a natural skeptic. I figured that the advertised price was too good to be true, and that they’d make up for the savings through added fees. Yes, there are regulatory fees and taxes on your cell phone bill (just as with your regular carrier), but they’re nothing like I feared. In fact, when I checked my Twigby statement the taxes and fees for one line were less than $3, which is half of the $6/line in added taxes & fees I was previously paying.
Myth #3: I Need Unlimited Data. I got unlimited data years ago, and since I’ve never changed my plan, I was grandfathered in to a great price with great connectivity. My intense love of a good deal had me incredibly fearful to relinquish this benefit, until I faced the facts. I reviewed my previous 6 months of cell phone usage and realized I was actually using much less data than I thought. I use my phone all the time and have never been mindful of data usage because I had unlimited access – and still, I didn’t use that much. Twigby has monthly data plans for almost every need and with WiFi (free data) available almost everywhere you go these days, I realized I was able to switch without having to adjust my phone usage habits at all. I won’t even miss having unlimited data!
Myth #4: Switching Carriers is a Pain. I’ve already busted this myth. The word that comes to mind is “seamless.” It was so much easier than I ever expected – PLUS they transferred my service for me. I didn’t even need to contact my previous carrier!
Twigby has given us the same service and coverage we expect from a major carrier at a fraction of the price. Now that we’ve taken the plunge, I’m kicking myself for dragging my feet for so long.
If you’re in the same boat and are hesitant to make the switch, I encourage you to confront your fears with facts. Because once you do, you just might find that you can save a TON of money without ANY compromises.
Twigby allows customers to create their own custom mobile plan because they understand that cell phone use isn’t one-size-fits-all. Pick your talk & text, pick your data, and create a plan where you’re only paying for what you need. Bring your own phone or buy one of theirs, and for a limited time get 25% off your first six months of service (up to 5 lines!).
What are you waiting for? Learn how much you can save with Twigby today!
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