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If you’re interested in saving money on high-speed Internet and telephone service, you’ve undoubtedly discovered the new fourth generation wireless Internet option. As this new technology continues to expand and improve, more and more consumers are raving about it. This has had an interesting effect on traditional Internet, cable and phone service providers as they struggle to face off with some very strong competition.

You may be anxiously awaiting the time when you can ditch your overpriced, slow speed service provider for something better, faster and more affordable. Maybe you’re happy enough with your current Internet and phone provider’s service, but you’ve had it with outrageous bills. In either case, there are steps you can take today to try to save on your current service costs while you’re waiting for 4G to arrive.

To start, take a look at average costs for wireless Internet and VoIP service from the leading 4G provider. You can base this on the city nearest to your area if it’s not yet available where you live. This information is widely available online, or you can call up a service representative for details.

Next, inquire about when service may become available in your area. Depending on where you live, this may or may not be possible. At the very least, you can find up-to-date information about how quickly 4G networks are expanding. This actually changes on a regular basis, so try to find the most current information possible.

Once you have basic information on costs and coverage for 4G service, delve deeper to find out the details about 4G service features. As an example, with mobile wireless Internet through WiMAX, you’ll be able to go online anyplace you go within network range – at home, at work, at school or at the park. The Internet service you’re paying for now probably only covers your home and a hotspot range of a few hundred feet.

In terms of phone service, you are likely to have a ton more features and unlimited calling to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico for one low monthly fee. International rates are also almost always much lower than regular telephone service. A 4G VoIP service fee is likely to be equal to or below what you’re currently paying for phone service that offers far fewer features.

Armed with the details about how your Internet service, cable or telephone provider is charging you more for less than what will soon be available, it’s time to call your current service providers. Initiate a conversation by explaining you’d like to look at some less costly plans that are more affordable. Express your concern about the fact that you feel your provider’s rates may no longer be as competitive as they once were. Don’t threaten to switch companies unless you mean it, but don’t be afraid to talk about the facts your research has revealed.

Some companies will offer you an automatic price reduction on the service you currently have. They may refer to it as a “current pricing plan” that’s significantly lower than what you’ve been paying.

It may be frustrating to find out that you’ve been rewarded for being a long-term customer by not being informed that rates have gone down, but saving later is better than not saving at all. You can take advantage of your new “discounted” rates to save with 4G service even before it’s available in your area!

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