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It's a terrible time to be a cell-phone service provider, but a great time to be shopping for a new one. The fierce competition means better prices, improved coverage and enhanced features. In the fol

Five Money-Saving Tips HOW TO CUT COSTS WITHOUT CHANGING CARRIERS

1 HOLD THE ROAM Many service plans charge extra for analog roaming or for digital roaming outside your specified region. If your phone has the capability, try setting it to digital roam only, or setting it to alert you when it moves into analog territory. You could save yourself from some ugly charges.

2 DO THE MATH Bill compiling isn't an exact science, so it pays to check for errors. If you find a mistake, or even if you think you've found one, call and be firm. If you stick to...

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