I have a Moto G6 Play to give away!
This giveaway post is not sponsored. Ting is providing the phone for the giveaway. Ting links are affiliate links.
As you all know, we are big fans of Ting Mobile here at the FG house.
I've written about Ting somewhere around eleventy times before, and you may remember that I recently ran an offer for a $50 credit for signing up with Ting through any links on my blog.
It was initially only for two weeks, but I asked Ting if they'd extend it through the end of October and they said yes.
(You're welcome!)
To make the deal even sweeter, Ting asked if I'd like to give away a smartphone to one of you. And of course I said yes because I love to give you all free stuff! 😉
Ting is offering a 32 GB Moto G6 Play to one Frugal Girl reader. Of course, it will be Ting-ready, and when you're ready to use it, you can sign up through a link on my blog and get a $50 credit if you're a first-time Ting customer.
That would be pretty sweet, right?
Wanna know all about the G6 play?
Umm, I can't really help you! I'm an iPhone user myself (refurbed, never the newest model) so I don't know that much about Androids.
(Joshua's been using an Android phone on Ting ever since he got a smartphone, though!)
I do know that the Moto G6 Play sells for a little under $200, though, and you can read all about it from an Android-savvy person right here.
Even as a diehard iPhone user, I do have to admit that Androids are a great option if you want to get cutting edge features without spending a gazillion dollars on a new Apple phone.
And if you win a free one from this giveaway, well, that's a price that can't be beat.
How to enter the giveaway
You just need to comment on this post...nice and simple.
Since Ting is kind of a pay-as-you-go carrier, leave a comment with your best tip for keeping data usage down. Help us all keep our Ting bills nice and low!
P.S. Switching to Ting is simple, and Ting has great customer service (I've experienced it, and so have tons of my readers!). Totally worth it, especially given how much you could save by switching.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entrants. Phone is furnished by Ting. Winner will be contacted via email address in contact form.
I would love a new phone! Also Thank you for your blog I love reading every chance I get.
Always ask people for their WiFi password
Ting was a great option when my daughter wanted a iPhone but that wasn't in our budget at the time. She was very good about using Wi-Fi rather than data and it didn't cost us more than what her dumb phone cost on our family plan. I'd love to be entered into the giveaway!
I'd love to win!
Only use wifi!
Thanks for the chance to win this phone! I use TING already, but my hubby needs a new phone! One way I try to keep my data usage down, is to keep the data feature turned off, and only use WiFi, unless I'm in a situation where I need data. Then I can turn it on...and then off again when I'm finished.
My son uses all the data in our house so I have to come down on him to stay off youtube and such if he isn't using wifi. Its amazing to me how much data teens can use!
My husband and I work hard to use almost no data. The only time we use data is to check the weather when we’re camping. If it’s not your norm to use it, you don’t even consider it an option.
My primary (only?) tip for limiting data usage would be to check that your cellular usage settings are turned 'off' for any downloads - phone system updates, app updates, and podcast downloads.
We likewise are careful to use phone only 'as necessary' when not on WiFi.
I have been looking at Ting for awhile since my 2 girls will be 14 and about ready for a phone. I don't use my phone for data so that is what I suggest. Only then turn it on when you definitely need it.
Use the Datally app to turn off background data for apps. It keeps apps from grabbing data when you turn data on for a few minutes to do something.
Pick me! We are paying a gazillion thru Verizon for our two teens and my husband and I. I've been curious and want to try.
To keep data usage down, we do not have it on our kid's phones! And if wifi is available we take advantage!
Woohoo! What a fun giveaway. I don't have any magic tricks - turn data off and use wifi and self control hahaha
I’m a long term tracfone user and to keep my data usage down, I turn off access to most apps in settings. I have to go into settings and turn data on each time I want to use them which makes me think twice about using data while not on WiFi. Thanks for offering this! Found your blog years ago and have enjoyed it!
I would love the opportunity to be a winner for the phone. My 30 year old son is on my plan and he would use thousands of GB of data if I let him. The way I keep the data down is to set a limit on it and once he's used it all then he gets no more until the next month starts. He can always use wifi when he's in an area that it's available. He doesn't have internet at home so he doesn't have that option to save his data.
I have an earlier moto and love it! I keep data and location services off unless I need them and if I want to use my phone to listen to music or audiobooks, I download when I'm at home. Streaming music was my worst offender for data usage in the past. When I got my new phone, I didn't even download the streaming apps!
Thanks for the opportunity!
I would love a new phone since my screen is currently in about 100 pieces! I recommend using free WiFi whenever possible.
Streaming music and videos take a lot of data, so I do not do that on my cell phone.
I also leave the data off my phone and only use it when necessary, my husband too. It is always our goal to have no data usage for the month.
We put a data limit on our phone to notify us when we get close to our limit. The phone then stops using data at that point. Side note, I love androids!
Turning off data and location is a big help, but overall self control is what I am working on!! 🙂
I've only used iPhones, but my son-in-law has used Android, so he could help me out if I won. This is a great give-away!
We set alerts to tell us when data usage has reached a determined number.
I've been using Ting since I saw the recommendation on your blog several years ago. It's saved my a ton of money.
I would love to win it!
We log into wifi everywhere we go to reduce data. Also, turning off iMessage on your iPhone will save data and use text messages instead.
So, I’d say wherever you go check for a network by turning off your cellular data. If you have a great idea for having my teen not lose his phone- I’m all ears!! He’s been able to use friends phones when he needs a ride now. We haven’t replaced it yet as we’re looking for a great deal.
Thanks for the great giveaway! We use Ting and love it, though our phones could really be updated. 🙂
My tip is just to limit screen time in general, and use WiFi when available. Kids especially appreciate screen time a lot more when it isn’t available 24/7. I would love to win this phone!!
I hope I win! I use WiFi and a tracking app to monitor data.
On another note, I think s great post topic would be age recommendations when to let children have access to the internet, their own phone, own social media account, etc. We are dealing with that now in my house. Thanks!
My simplest trick for not using data is to not buy any. I depend completely on WiFi. On rare occasions that's frustrating, but for the most part it helps keep me present and living in the moment when I'm out and about with my family.
I would love a stay in the house cell phone and this Moto would be great. We use Wi-Fi and data diets. If our data gets too high I tell the family it is time to go on a data diet.
I don't have data on my smartphone at all - I just use wifi!
Awesome giveaway! I have auto-login enable for wifi. So I automatically connect to wifi at all my usual spots: home, work, gym.
I don't have any data tips because I never go over, but I'm sure Ting would still save me a few dollars.
This is a plan we are considering for our soon-to-be high school student.
In the Android settings, you can configure a data warning and a data limit. You can also configure apps to limit their data usage.
I turn off mobile data for all apps -- and only turn on what data I need to use for specific apps at specific times. Love it!
I would love a new phone! Only text and call when not at home or work.
It's already been said but I keep the background data turned off on my apps!
I always have data turned off, and only use it when there's no wifi available (which is not very often).
A new phone would be nice.
Pick me! We save on data by not bying a data plan for our kids.
I almost never use data. I usually only get on the internet when I have free WiFi. If I have to turn on data, I turn it right back off when I'm done. I also set Ting up to warn me when I get close to the small data plan usage limit for those few months when I do use it.
Always use wifi when it's available, but also limit the amount of time I spend on my phone.
Wi-Fi! Always ask for a Wi-Fi password when you are away from home. Also, if there is no access to a password then be sure to stay off of the videos. No YouTube. Watching videos takes so much data.
This is a wonderful give away! Who ever wins will be blessed. I just do without when needed. 🙂
I have been using republic wireless, but my phone just died!! I always got the 'data saver' award emails though, because I only use wifi! I would love a new Moto (mine is 4 years old)!! Thank you!!! <3
We already use Ting and love it, but I could use a new phone! My best tip is pretty basic: keep cellular data turned off unless you really need it. For traveling, we will turn on the data and location as needed, but mostly day to day we use Wi-Fi. Love the blog, I read it every day!
I turn off mobile data for all background apps except maps and browser, which I actually need when I am out and about (even browser gets turned off sometimes :)). I really appreciate your posts about Ting and we are really considering it for my daughter. The phone would come very handy for her now that she stays home by herself more and is out more with the church youth group.
I’d love to win. One of the ways I’m trying to keep my data useage down during our cross country military move is to check our route (while on WiFi) ahead of time and not have google maps on round the clock.
If you are watching YouTube and wifi is not available, you can manually turn down the video quality. Is set to 240p or 360p it will use allot less data than the auto seeing, which is often HD.
I switched to Ting after reading about it here. It's been great. We keep our data in check by having an app blocker on my teenage son's phone, so he can't inadvertently drive the data up. My next kid is getting to phone age, so we could really use this giveaway!
Keep your data turned off and only switch it on when you need it. This keeps you from absent mindedly using it rather than waiting until you're on wifi. My husband desperately needs a new phone and I would love to win this one for him. Thanks!
My best tip is limiting how many youtube music videos my kids listen to in the car. They usually only use my phone at home or my mother's house, and we have wifi in both places. In the car, however, it's all data usage! Thank you for the opportunity to win a new phone
Pay close attention to how you kids use their phones and teach them to use wifi and not data. Kids are so tech savvy these days! Husband really needs a new phone and this would be great for him.
Lol!! I have the same exact phone and I'm currently using that phone to type this comment xD
I love this phone, the battery life lasts me 1-2 days without a single charge!!
My best tip is similar to what a lot of people here have said, make sure you’re using WiFi as much as possible.
What a generous giveaway. Phones are so expensive nowadays I try my best to keep my bill as low as possible. Whenever I am in the car for a while I turn on airplane mode to save data and battery. Super handy on long car trips
I try to only use wifi to keep costs down. My old samsung 6 is getting old & acting up.
Thank you!
Use wifi whenever possible. I also take pics of google map routes so I don't have to use as much data while traveling.
Thanks for the give away!
Thanks for setting this up! I love your posts! To keep data down I just only use when WIFI is available, ask for codes when I am at someone’s house, and when I need to do work or something that requires a lot of data, go to a Starbucks or somewhere similar with free WiFi.
Would love to win. I try to cut down on my apps updating in the background to save data.
I OIVE Pidcasts, so downloading them in WiFi before going on a trip.
So, I'd probably do what others are suggesting and turn the data off until I need something out of wifi range. I don't have a data plan or data compatible phone right now so it's not a habit to use my phone all the time.
I might get myself in trouble by getting instagram on a usable device though.
Use free wifi at my job.
I tried Ting a few years ago, but it didn't work is our area. Would like to try again!
I would love a new phone. I always use Wi-Fi to keep data rates down.
I keep data down by trying to use wifi whenever I can.
I currently have a Moto phone (older model) and really recommend it. It's a lot cheaper than most smart phones.
Totally new to cell phone, that is if I win one here. I have no tips, just high hopes.
Thanks for the chance.
I just got a new Moto G4 Plus! So far I'm liking it .... but my family members could use a new phone. Using Ting is the best way for me to save money--not an original recommendation, but true!
What a great giveaway! Our internet service package also includes the ability to connect to any of their WiFi hotspots... so we stay connected at home and work, and are often connected to WiFi as we are out and about and many places give out their WiFi passcode freely.
Motorola did a great job this year on the mid range line. As for data conservation be sure to use wifi whenever possible, disable auto sync on any non crucial apps, update software and applications only over wifi and use GPS only for navigation. This is how I control my data usage.
Please pick me! I'm currently using a Moto G4 for the past three years and love it to the core! But, winning this would help me upgrade to a newer model. Thanks Kristen!
Use Wifi whenever I can. I also have an alarm that lets me know much data I use.
I would love to try the new phone.
Wow! My husband would love this. No tips on data use from me, other than to remember to occasionally talk to humans as well as the screen!
This phone would be for my youngest daughter. We have our AT&T plan maxed out on users! Since she won't be using much data and I can use Ting to control her texting and calling, I think this would be an ideal starter plan for her. The rest of my family are heavy data and text users (teenagers!) so our unlimited plan with AT&T works best for them right now.
We're happy Ting users, which alone keeps our data use down, and also we turn data off when out of the house. Great giveaway!
I use Wifi in every possible location. When there isn't Wifi, I try to avoid using apps that need Wifi, mostly the non-essentials ones like Facebook and Instagram. It's a good reason to pull out a book!
I love Ting. We've been with them for about 4 years at your recommendation and we haven't looked back. I am in need of new cellphone and have been shopping for one for the new year as mine is a dinosaur.
We keep our data low by only using Wi-Fi. I very seldom will turn on my data. I just make sure to plan ahead before I go out: Google my directions, download podcasts or upload pictures when I am home on my Wi-Fi.
Thanks for the opportunity and your helpful encouragement to lead frugal lives.
Hide your phone when you don’t need it. Turn off WiFi and data when you can. Label as “Junk” phone numbers that solicit you. Thanks for facilitating this give away.
Awesome giveaway! Thank you.
Always use wifi when you have it available!
Use WiFi to keep data usage down.
I've been using Ting for almost 2 years, based on your recommendation, and have really enjoyed it. I also bough my current Samsung phone from Ting when I started my contract (and would love an upgrade)!
This is a great giveaway! I keep my usage down by using my home computer for most of my usage needs. This also helps keep me more 'present' when I am out and about.
Just wanted to point out that I have the previous gen of this phone and it's really excellent.
I keep my data costs down by shutting data off entirely. There's very few times when I need data and I find it more of a distraction than anything.
I download Netflix and Amazon Prime videos for offline viewing on my phone and thus have some entertainment if I need it.
At home, I hook onto WiFi so I'm not using data from my phone.
Now that our AT&T contract is up, I’ve been looking at new carriers to try. I have to convince my hubby to give it a go and maybe getting a new phone might help!
Use wifi and put the phone down more often, ha!
I need a new phone/service because I retired so will no longer be able to get the employee discount. I love the alerts I got when data limit was close.
I hope I win!
My tip to reduce data is to not get it for teens. It helps them establish good phone habits while allowing their to have a phone.
Hmmm? I need to look into Ting.
For saving data I always download music, etc. ahead of time and make sure any coupons and stuff I need when I'm out are already pulled up. I have my data turned off as a default and only turn it on when I need it.
Lots of great tips. Sorry I can't think of one. Hilarious though that I just got a pop-up ad on this post for U.S. Cellular.
Great giveaway; thanks! I keep data usage down by giving each of my sons acertain amount of data each month. When they’ve exceeded it, I switch off their data until the next billing cycle.
Wowser, yes, please! My tip is to download music and podcasts before going out somewhere without wifi to prevent from streaming the content. For instance, on Spotify you can listen to downloaded music without having cellular data on. Also, if with a friend who has unlimited data, ask to use their phone as a hotspot 🙂
Always use wifi and have a data limit.
To keep our data usage down, we try to open apps that use data when we are connected to wifi. Also, we will download podcasts while on wifi and then delete them once we have listened. (Downloaded items aren't using mobile data.) Our oldest son recently turned 16 and is driving. He is currently carrying a flip phone for emergency usage and an iPod for data (while on wireless). We would love to get him a smart phone and we are looking into it, but it would be much more FRUGAL if we won a smart phone. 😉 I really enjoy your blog: thank you!
I mostly use wifi to keep costs down.
We try to only use wifi when possible, too!
I'm sure it's been said but minimize your data usage by using wifi as much as possible.
The easiest and best way to keep data usage down is to get on WiFi whenever humanly possible
Connect into public wifi whenever you can instead of using your phone data 🙂
I save on data by just not having very many apps on my phone. It also probably helps that my phone is old and can't run a lot of them anyway, but hey, it still counts, right? I think it's time to upgrade 🙂
Free WIFI. I try to do data heavy things at home on wifi instead. Download spotify playlists and podcasts at home to listen while out and delete, delete, delete stuff when done!
I live in Germany, so Ting is not available, but I love Aldi Talk. For folks traveling abroad who have an unlocked phone, I would recommend looking into similar plans while traveling. (Less than $20 could easily get you set up for a month), and there are so many apps that allow you to call or text back to the States when connected to wi-fi.
Um....use it at night, when rates are lower?
Thanks for offering this.
I don't have many tips. I still have a land line!
Love reading everyone's input, helps get me out of the past!
I would love this. I guess I keep my data usage down by listening to the good old radio in the car!
Thank you so much for the helpful information and for doing this giveaway! I would say - only use WiFi and turn data usage off when not using WiFi.
This would be perfect for my teenage daughter. Ting is something she can afford.
We love our Moto phones! Great battery life! My tip is to use the settings in the phone to limit data usage when not on wifi.
Download podcasts at home over Wi-Fi to listen to on the go and learn need things.
That's what I do too! I turned off data for podcasts just to make sure I don't accidentally stream one.
Tips:
Grab screenshots of scannable coupons and such before you leave home so you don't have to pull up the app at the store. (Joann's coupons, Chick-fil-a bar code).
If you'll be using the Google Maps GPS, look up the directions and click the start button before you leave your wifi. If you've started the navigation already and don't use the map for anything else, it typically doesn't use any additional data.
And yay for phone giveaways!
I would love a new phone! Thanks for your blog! I’m a long time reader and a very infrequent poster....still missing food waste Friday’s!
That's awesome, thanks! To save data, we just always try to do our data-heavy stuff at home on wifi. (Added benefit - we noticed it has actually helped us be more "in the moment" when out and about too...)
My phone is pretty old and sad (but I'll use it until it dies!), and this is a great giveaway.
I look for Wi-Fi everywhere I go, and if I plan in listening to podcasts and stuff while driving I try and download a few so I'm not streaming them.
no tips for lowering data as I don't currently have a smart phone (I know, *gasp*). Thinking about getting with the times, so a new phone would make it easy!
Yep, we turn off data around these parts too. We came close one month to our limit, which never happens, and that was due to ahem, someone who didn't turn the data off on the tablet that he uses. We usually have rollover data each month too which is nice when it is unexpectedly needed!
Wow! What a cool giveaway, I've used a Moto phone from a good offer for amazon Prime members a few years ago. I was very late to using smartphones but of course now it's great. Like most others here I also mostly use WiFi. I really don't use my phone much except when necessary, texting, occasional calls. I still bring a kindle with me to read while on public transportation etc. I don't like using public WiFi though. It somehow doesn't feel safe to me.
Not too sure Ting is offered in Alaska though.
Oh man, my son could use a phone. He's 16 and still doesn't have one yet- probably the last teenager in the country who doesn't!
Always, always make sure your WiFi is turned on- there have been times when I have to turn it off because it's not sending what I need to be sending when I'm out and about, but I'm diligent about turning it back on afterwards. And, uh, don't let your kid watch too many YouTube videos when you're on 4G, because that'll eat up your data like whoa.
Lol I had the same phone and I loved it got stolen so now I'm working with a laptop instead I absolutely love the Moto g6 play I've played hard and worked hard on that phone and I saved data by carrying a hot spot on me
Oh man, that's awful! I'm so sorry to hear your phone got stolen.
Go the Ting app on your phone, open the Alerts tab in the main menu, and set it to your desired limit. Resume your life. I really want that phone.
We use free wi-fi as much as possible - including the option through our home internet service that allows us to access wifi hotspots all over for no additional cost.
What an amazing give-away! And so close to the holidays!! 🙂
I would love to be entered. Thank you!
Save wifi networks for common destinations. All the hospitals, doctors, and therapy appointments just switch automatically to WIFI. Huge savings especially with all the expenses for our medically fragile micropremie who is now 22 months old with Cerebral Palsy. An easy thing I don't have to even think about works in this busy season of life!
We have been researching Ting and are very interested. A free phone would be great insentive. We always make sure our settings on phones are set at WiFi for data. And when visiting family and close friends we ask to use their WiFi. Being very respectful. Thanks for all the information you have given us regarding Ting.
Keeping data usage low is easy. I own a flip phone and data is very limited anyways. My phone is a Samsung gravity (you'll probably need to look it up and see when it was popular.)
I'm glad you mentioned and described what a moto is. I thought it was a video game console.
The main key is using WiFi when available.
We use WiFi as much as possible, both at home, as well at the college my hubby works at.
Make sure I am connected to the free WiFi at home and elsewhere
My best tip is to keep the data turned off, that way I don't accidentally use it. I only turn it on when I need it while out.
I turn cellular data off for all my apps so I can be more mindful when using data. I’ll only turn it on as needed.
We are needing to get an extra phone for when our kiddos to use when they are not with us. Thanks for the chance to win. I also try to keep my data turned off.
My phone is about to die and I've been considering Ting. Straightalk has been fine for years but the switch could save a few dollars. I have WiFi at work and home so it's easy to save on the data usage.
My best data saving tip is to use wifi as much as possible!
Some of my family members use ting, and I've heard great things!
One tip I would give would be to install an app like Google Hangouts, or What'sApp, and use them on wifi, for casual conversation or less important things. If it's important, people can text you. That way you don't have to use up the texts you pay for to talk about less important things, and you can keep your data turned off. You can also call people from google when you have access to wifi to save on minutes.
Make sure all of my apps are set to only upload things or update until I have WiFi access. I had Flickr on auto-upload using cellular data and it used a TON!
We love Ting! My two teens and I usually get by for about $50 a month between the three of us, which is amazing in this day and age. My son's phone is dying and needs to be replaced. He would love a Moto!
I keep my data usage low by using only when it is absolutely necessary.
My two high schoolers are the only kids with out their own cell phone. I would give this to my college bound senior. Thank you for this chance to win.
Only use data when necessary. If you're somewhere with WiFi, use that for downloads and streaming.
Sweet! We have a teenager eady for her first phone. This would be amazing!
I just keep the data feature off. Almost everywhere you go you can use free wifi.
My teenager and I both keep our data turned off unless there's a reason we really need it. Having to go in and physically turn it on not only keeps our data rate low but helps us think about why we're using the device and if that's a good choice in that moment.
Always scan for WiFi. Also most doctors and dentist offices have restricted WiFi. Just ask for the password.
The first thing to help save on WiFi is to, set the phone to auto so is able to switch from WiFi and data automatic. This way you use little of your data. Unless you have area where you need a password it would not work but if you have access to WiFi this how you save something. I have my phone now set up this way. Works fine , unless you run across that area where you need a password or code. Limited you downloading of thing in stores and websites. And playing and downloading of games on web too.
When you want to use Google maps to get you somewhere, get the directions while on wifi. Once it's locked and loaded, you can leave the wifi area, but the gps on your phone will still allow navigation, without having to log onto data. Alternatively, if you're somewhere without wifi, you can turn on data, quickly boot up the directions, then turn off data. Again, gps will allow navigation.
Ain't technology grand? 🙂
I don't think I have anything to add someone hasn't already said - I keep the data switched off unless I specifically want to use it, and I'm home a lot, so I use wifi. I'd love to win one. Thanks!
If you use Google Maps a lot like I do, download your area's map while on Wifi to use directions in the car data-free!
My best tip for saving on data is to use a phone that is so old that the battery dies after about ten minutes of internet use...yeah, I could really use a new phone...thanks for the give-away!
I would love to have a new phone! Thanks for the opportunity!
I definitely need a new phone! Love your blog.
I love podcasts and download them while on wifi and enjoy them with the data turned off, during my commute.
You can't get more frugal than free, thanks! Aside from using wifi, I keep data turned off on so many of my apps, especially social media that I don't need tempting me when I'm out and about anyway. And teenage son keeps his data off on his apps and games too.
My last phone was a moto x pure and it was a great phone. I always used wifi whenever possible to save data. I need a new phone and it would be wonderful to win one.
Would love to try Ting! Plus a new phone!
Erin
We have used ting for more than two years. Our family of 5 with 5 smart phones cost about $100.00 a month. Our kids mostly use data when they can access our home data or other wifi sources. They rarely turn on cellular data unless they needed a map/directions or look something up on Internet when they are not connected to wifi. They can call and text quite a bit before we go to the next level which is only $5.00 more.
I love Ting! I switched my husband and myself over a few years ago and they've been fantastic.
I save money by keeping my text/data turned off and only using wifi to communicate. The husband and I have a texting app that allows us to text through wifi anyway, so we don't need real texting unless something were to happen to the app.
We also make a challenge each month to see if we can go without needing to use ANYTHING that costs money, so usually it's thinking ahead about whether certain locations offer free wifi to do things like app updates and such.
Data tip: only use tinder at home and work, on wifi!
I wish Ting existed where we are. Often read your posts and think how much we could save. Get this- there is only one cell and internet provider where we live and a smart phone is the only decent thing that provides talk/text and we pay for data but it's useless where we live (it's slow as dial-up!) hahaha. We have to laugh cuz what else can you do. And there is no such thing as unlimited internet.
To keep usage down, limit background data usage when not using WiFi
We have had a Motorola phone before and were very happy with it, a good and sturdy smartphone. My advice to keep data usage down? You can check the data usage of each app in the settings. And another thing, don't give your teenager a smartphone *laughing and crying*.
P.S I'm outside the US so I don't know if I can enter the giveaway. We'll see.
I save data by using wifi
I have a low data plan that automatically slows down if I go over. Like everyone stated I set my apps to not use background data. Thanks for the giveaway.
My best advice to keep usage low....is to limit phone usage:) We stay home quite a bit, so we use other means to entertain ourselves like kindles, books, movies, and of course toys. We also have wifi and a home phone so we have never once went over on data or minutes, so this strategy works for us. We have a cheap Tracfone plan of $10 per month per phone and I think each of us have over a 1000+ minutes we have rolled over each month from leftover minutes. **I know we are weird in that we do not live on our phones, but I am proud to be weird!!
I have been using phones for a decade and have saved thousands of dollars that way! I typically have wifi at home and work so that keeps my data down. I actually do not do anything specific as my data usuage is never more than 2 gb which is reasonable.
I really need this phone!! And as for saving on data, all i know is use wifi whenever possible.
We don’t have internet at our house so we use some data. I run a non-profit ESL school and have to check emails and things through the day.
But I try to download ebooks and big files when I am near WiFi. And I don’t stream videos or movies. And my kids don’t have phones or tablets.
My best tip is to use old fashioned self control.
So many great tips for keeping data usage down! I don't have one to add, but I definitely plan to use some the of the ones shared to lower our family data usage!
Use wifi. I love your blog, thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to win. My tip is always use wifi when you can.
I imagine 99% have said use wifi, so that, but also just using it less as an entertainment device while out and about would probably knock it down too. Thanks!
Thanks for offering this giveaway!
To keep data usage down I keep location turned off and use WiFi as frequently as possible.
I closely monitor my data usage since I don’t have an “unlimited” plan and I turn off my data if I start to get higher than I’d like!
When I need to lower my data, it's usually because I've gotten wrapped up in make-believe screen world and I need to lower my phone and get wrapped up in make-believe play world with my littles! My phone can have such a draw for me, but it's got nothing on the things I have the chance to see and hear every day at this stage in life...
We love Ting, but it can be difficult to find a compatible phone. I turned off the Wi-Fi because my email and news app kept updating when I was out and about.
I would love a new phone. I currently have a Samsung that I use with a tracfone prepaid service. This is how I keep costs down. I am interested in switching to Ting though to see if it would be cheaper than the tracfone service that I use. I keep my usage down by only using my data if it is necessary like finding an address or navigating somewhere. Usually, I will just use the WiFi at the store I am at in order to keep usage down for my data. Thanks for the giveway, and I always love hearing the ideas you have for saving money and how you always put the idea of contentment front and center because ultimately, that is the key to living a happy life.
I try not to use data until I'm at home on wifi - thanks!
We've been using and appreciating Ting for about three years. Of course, I learned about it on your blog! Our monthly bill for two phones is about the same as or less than the bill for one of our phones in the past.
I just want to say thanks for all your readers' tips for reducing data! I've learned some things beyond my traditional mantra of turn off data when not on wifi. And the new phone sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would love to win! I'm still using a "dumb" phone. I'm very interested in Ting, just not positive they would work where I live.
I use WiFi whenever possible. If I am in public though I don't use Wifi to work with personal info on my phone.
A lot of others have already mentioned the same method we use to keep data use down - turn it off and rely on wifi (I tend to forget that data is even an option...) - so I'll give out method for keeping the cost of phones down. Use hand-me-downs from family members who upgrade. Bonus: since they're older, web browsing doesn't work well, which further discourages the use of data.
I have been using Ting for over 2 years now and have saved so much. I don't have data turned on and use only wifi. If I really need to use it I just turn it on and then back off when done.
I try to use free WiFi whenever possible.
When I'm traveling to a new place, I look up the directions while at home on WiFi and then download the map. That way when I'm at my destination, I can add stops without turning on data.
I always take my kids' cast off phones, so I would love a new phone! I'm not an Apple user, so this Android would be more than welcome.
We set my husband's phone to only use Wifi. That makes it where he won't use data unless he absolutely has to!
I love that you can use wifi to make calls. Technology continues to amaze me.
My phone is dying, and I'm team android, so I'd love to win this.
I love Ting-and I got it because of your reccomendation. I could really use a new phone. My advice for using less data is to turn the option off and never use it! That and to live where there isn't any because we are on "roaming", which doesn't cost any extra to make phone calls. We keep our minute usage down before making skype calls on wifi.
I signed up earlier this month using your link! (It worked, btw!) So far the service has been great and I'm saving half of my previous provider bill to date. I've been thinking of getting a phone for my seventeen year old and adding him to Ting as well. I feel like this chance to win a phone for him is perfect timing.
Good luck to everyone!
Wifi, always!
I switched to Ting a year and a half ago after reading your review of the service. Now that I am retired and watching my grandson full time I no longer need expensive cell service because I am home (with wifi) most of the time. My bill is usually $26 and change which is half of what I used to pay:-)
Winning a new phone would be great as there is no way that I am going to purchase a new iPhone to replace my older one.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Yessssssssssssss! Ting is awesome! I have them... but my husband doesn't! And I would love to gift him a new phone 🙂
Like many other comments, we use WiFi whenever possible, but it sure is great to turn on data and use it for info when we're out and about! Also, I'd love a newer smartphone, and to try ting. We live in a rural area with a pretty significant dead zone.
We just try to use data on wifi as much as possible! (Hope this doesn't post twice - first comment didn't seem to post so I'll try again..) Thanks!
A new phone with Ting would be such a surprise. I appreciate your blog and look forward to your frugal posts.
We've used Ting for a year now from your recommendations & are very pleased. My husbands phone died, so a Moto G6 would be a lovely replacement!!
Second the download podcasts! My daughter's phone has cellular data turned off, so she can only YouTube on wifi. She's a wifi password shark now!
This would be a great win...thanks for posting frugal girl and for hosting Ting! I agree with a lot of these comments...hook into wifi whenever you can!
I keep my cellular data turned off until I need it, then I turn it back off again. That way it doesn't accidentally get used.
The best way to keep data down is to not give out your phone number! This prevents a lot of unnecessary texting. Sometimes I feel like I'm way behind the times, but we have a pay as you go phone and we only renew it once a year.
If I feel the need to use data I will take a picture of the object, service etc. and then text this to myself. I will then wait until I have Wifi to search for the texted items/ideas. I rarely have to use my data since I can find wifi for quick searches in most places. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!
I do not have a cell phone now. I wish I would win.
What a great giveaway! We would love to switch to Ting and try them out! I'm so sad I missed the $50 credit by 2 days!
My advice for using less data, something I want to work on, is putting my phone away when I'm home so I can be more present with my children and husband.
You definitely will still get a $25 credit for using my link, so still do that. And who knows, maybe the extra $25 is also still working. Crossing fingers for you!