Why pay for what you don't use? The benefits of pay as you go calls

While phone contracts can be the ideal option for heavy users, who would otherwise run up expensive bills each month calling their friends and other contacts, those who rely less on their mobile phones might not benefit from the service. For these people, pay as you go services (also known as PAYG) can be the most effective solution - meaning you'll only pay for what you actually use.



With so many ways to keep in touch with the people in our lives - from email to social networking sites - mobile phones are becoming less essential as a sole means of communication, and many people now limit their phone use to essential and emergency calls only. That's not to say mobile phones are on the way out though, especially with the expanding range of features available on modern handsets, and phone providers have been quick to keep up with the changing demands of consumers.



When you sign up with a pay as you go service, you'll no longer have to worry about wasting money on a tariff you're not making use of. Pay as you go services are designed to be affordable, ideal for callers on a tight budget who like to be in control of their finances. Pay as you go phones often have all the benefits of contract models too, meaning you'll still be able to use your phone as a camera or MP3 player, or surf the web when choosing more advanced products.

Pay as you go calls aren't necessarily more expensive than other types of calls either, especially when you shop around to find the best deals available. The service also isn't limited to mobiles, with landlines also being able to benefit from a tariff that only charges you for the calls you make, without penalising you for what you don't use. Even if you're making international calls, you can find services that won't cost you the Earth to keep in touch with friends, family and other contacts overseas.



Another way to reduce your phone spending further is to switch from a traditional landline to an internet phone service, also available in pay as you go models. You don't need to sit at your computer to make online calls either, with handsets available that look and act much like traditional landline phones - without the drawbacks of slow connections, poor sound quality or hefty service charges.