Which phone plan should you switch to?

Jody Mabry

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About This Quiz

Switching phone plans is a lot like the adage, "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence." Whether you are a data junkie, a traveler in need of wide coverage or a generous soul who wants to toss everyone in your family on a plan, there is likely a good fit for you. The problem is finding it. Take this quiz to see which phone plan you should switch to!

How many hours a day do you spend on the phone?

Less than an hour.

One to two hours.
Three to four hours.

Really, it's an extension of my life.

How often do you text per day?

Less than 10 times.

I win texting contests.
Between 10 and 30 times a day.

Over 50 times a day.

Do you primarily use data or Wi-Fi?

I am always at home on Wi-Fi.

I stole the password to my work's guest Wi-Fi. So, I don't use data.
I use both equally.

I'm always on the road. Wi-Fi is my friend.

Which is your data-use culprit?

Surfing the net

Streaming video
Music

Video chat

Do you share your phone plan with people outside your house?

Ha, I trust no one.

Maybe my partner.
Friends, family, whoever I can sign up.

I never gave it a thought.

In which part of the country do you live?

North

East Coast
West Coast

South

How do you feel about phone plan contracts?

I don't care if I am in a contract or not.

I don't like them, but what can I do?
As long as the contract is less than a year I am okay.

I hate them.

Are you "in love" with your current phone?

Yes, I love my phone.

Really, love? It's an inanimate object.
Not really.

I'm just waiting for the next upgrade to come out.

How often do you upgrade your phone?

As soon as the upgrade is available.

I'll pay extra to get the next phone.
It's been a few years.

I try to at least once every two years.

Do you look for cheaper or better?

I prefer a mix of good features at a reasonable cost.

We're talking phones, right?
It's all about the money.

I prefer quality of features and service over money.

What do you use your phone for most?

Data

Texting
Phone calls - duh!

Games

Which cell phone best matches your needs?

Smart phones

Basic phone for call and text
Unlocked phones

Prepaid phones

How do you like to pay for a brand new phone?

Monthly installments

Free with upgrade
Cash money

I buy used

How long have you had your current phone?

I just got it.

Within six months.
Within the last two years.

We've had a couple presidents since I bought a new phone.

Which do you prefer?

Easy peazy lemon squeazy plan setup

Customer service when the inevitable problem arises
A nearby store for me to stop into

Funny commercials

What should phone insurance always cover?

Everything

Defective phone and light physical damage
A defective phone

Wait, I have insurance on this thing?

What has the biggest impact on what phone plan you choose?

<i>Consumer Reports</i>

Cost
My buddy says, "It's cool"

Attractive/trustworthy TV spokesperson

When you have a phone plan problem, how do you prefer to fix it?

Going into a local store.

Talking to a customer service rep on the phone.
Online.

Having Jimmy down the street take care of it for me.

Which usually ends first for you?

My patience

My phone's life
My phone contract

My phone plan when I jump to another

How often per year do you travel out of state?

Once a month.

Three to four times.
Once on vacation.

Yeah, I'm not cool enough to travel.

When you travel out of state, what is the purpose?

Business and pleasure.

Business.
Pleasure.

I don't travel out of state.

What is the biggest reason you won't switch phone plans?

I don't want to pay to get out of my contract.

I assume all the plans and customer service problems are the same throughout the industry.
I'm lazy.

I like my current plan.

Just by the name, which plan sounds most appeaking?

Family sharing plan.

Average user.
Basic plan.

Unlimited data.

Which type of promotion would cause you to switch phone plans?

Free or significantly reduced and bundled tech.

$100 or more gift card
Will pay off my current provider's contract

Free phone with plan

You go into your carrier's store because your phone won't work. What do you expect should happen?

I wait in line for an hour before a tech works on my phone for an hour and eventually replaces it.

The tech just replaces the phone as faulty and gives me a new one.
I'm told the problem is my fault and I need to buy a new phone.

The tech is able to fix my phone and sends me on my way.

What is your least favorite thing about your phone plan?

The lengthy contract that extends whenever I make a change.

Cost.
Customer service has always been a problem.

Lack of coverage when I travel. Heck, even when I am home.

How would you best describe your current phone?

I have an iPhone

It's pretty basic - call and text, with a screen that I am sure does other stuff.
I have a land line

Do you remember flip phones?

Which of these phone companies have you had a plan with before?

Verizon

AT&T
Sprint

T-Mobile

Other than your phone, what personal technology would you consider essential to your life?

Tablet

Earbuds
Laptop

My Fitbit

How much are you willing to pay for your individual phone service each month?

$60 - $80

$40 - $60
Over $80

Up to $40

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