COVID-19: 7 ways to reduce your phone bill when working from home

Facing high phone bills working from home? Try these simple tips

Published: June 14, 2020 19:32 Last updated: June 24, 2020 13:01 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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Are you raking up phone bills working from home? Image Credit: Stock image

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Many UAE residents have returned to offices, but some continue to work from home. Image Credit: Stock image

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Don't always reach for your mobile phone to make a call. Image Credit: Stock image

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1. The landline is your new best friend - landline to landline calls in the UAE are free. Image Credit: Stock image

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Even if you don't use your landline much, it is part of basic home network packages provided in the UAE. Image Credit: Stock image

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Don't call a landline number from your mobile, pick up the landline instead. Image Credit: Stock image

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2. Get your IT team's help Image Credit: Stock image

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Find out if your company policy permits connecting to your office line through an app. Image Credit: Stock image

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3. Re-evaluate your phone plan. Image Credit: Stock image

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Find out if you can adjust or change your subscription to increase the number of national calls you can make. Image Credit: Stock image

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You can exchange them for international minutes or data that you don't normally need. Image Credit: Stock image

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Changing plans is not as expensive as you may expect: https://gulfnews.com/1.1577887845241 Image Credit: Stock image

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4. Switch long calls with a teleconference Image Credit:

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If you expect the call to run long, find out if the person you are speaking with can come on a video or audio conference call instead. Image Credit: Stock image

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5. Use messaging apps to the fullest Image Credit: Stock image

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Voice notes are a very popular means of communication, but can be tricky for official communication. Image Credit: Stock image

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If you have been in touch with someone over a messaging app, follow it up with an official email to ensure all points of discussion are clearly stated. Image Credit: Stock image

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6. Capitalise on your WiFi Image Credit: Stock image

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With video conferencing become increasingly popular and people streaming videos more than ever, having a strong WiFi connection can go a long way in reducing your bill. Image Credit: Stock image

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As videos use higher bandwidth, they can eat into your data allowance. Image Credit: Stock image

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7. Consider 'special number' offers. Image Credit: Stock image

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Does talking to one person on your contacts list contribute to most of your phone bill? Consider getting a special package for a minimal monthly fee. Image Credit: Stock image

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