Here are some frugal stories we're reading:
Taking a long trip? Unplug your bills (MSN Money)
The Frugal Traveler: Tips for navigating the teen sports circuit (Orlando Sentinel)
Cutting through the clutter of smartphone options can be tough. Our updated guide aims to spotlight the best new budget smartphones just in time for your back-to-school or back-to-work needs.
The 10 Best Wines Under $15 (Guest of a Guest)
Ask a Geek: What's the Cheapest Way to Stay Connected Abroad? (Popsci)
T-Mobile is preparing to offer cheap unlimited mobile plans, VentureBeat reports. One plan with a contract is $79.99 and one without is $59.99. The contract plan can be used with T-Mobile's “Even... Read more on Venturebeat »
Cheaper cell phone options are easy enough to find, but you've got to be willing to give up your contract plan. In its place, writes The Post and Courier, you would choose one of several prepaid... Read more on The Post and Courier »
Choosing the cheapest iPad data plan is a bit like playing roulette. There's a lot of chance involved because you just don't know which way the ball (or in this case, your demand for data) will go. That's... Read more on CNN Money »
Travelers always want to know about the cheapest roaming data option. So we've got a hot tip for you, courtesy of PC Magazine. It's an app called Boingo that works with a variety of smartphones... Read more on PC Magazine »
What is the cheapest cell phone plan? That's a question that probably bounces around your head every day. So here comes Digitaltrends to minimize the confusion with a simple approach that sorts... Read more on Digitaltrends »
Yours for the taking: 1000 free AT&T iPhone minutes. This is not a scame, insists TUAW.com, but a way for the original iPhone carrier to say "thanks" to customers. (Here's what we want to know: Read more on TUAW.com »
What's the cheapest cell phone plan? Given the enormous array of providers and options, that question is a real brain teaser. But WSLS.com has the beginnings of an answer by pointing you to a free... Read more on WSLS.com »
Trying to figure out how to get your hands on a cheaper Verizon iPhone? Toptechreviews.net offers up some valuable information that can help you weigh all your options. Just remember, not much in... Read more on toptechreviews.net »
Looking for the cheapest smartphone plan may be one of the most frustrating and confusing searches you'll ever undertake. So here comes CNET to your rescue, with a chart comparing the cheapest bundles... Read more on CNET »
The best cheap prepaid phone plans aren't necessarily the ones you see advertised. PC Magazine has a round-up of 10 companies that offer hard-to-beat deals for the minutes you need. Read more on PC Magazine »
A new $49 iPhone from AT&T may be one more sign that the giant service provider may soon be facing some stiff competition. But why not grab a deal when you can? For new customers that also means signing... Read more on eWeek »
Cell phone bills can be steep, as we all know. ABC 30 reports on a couple of providers that consumers say offer good value. Read more on ABC 30 »
A super-cheap deal on an Android smartphone. TCMnet has the details. Read more on TCMNet »
A very cheap Android smartphone from T-Mobile. See what Devicemag.com has to say about it. "T-Mobile has a plethora of top-notch Android smartphones which are already being sold through various... Read more »
For all you hyper-connected wannabes, T-Mobile is launching a new cheap tethering plan. Boygeniusreport.com has all the details. Read more on boygeniusreport.com »
The mobile phone wars keep getting more interesting. Virgin Mobile just introduced a no-contract prepaid plan and Android smartphone, a move PC Magazine suggests is aimed at Cricket, which did the... Read more on PC Magazine »
Web access on the go with your laptop -- how can can you live without it? No reason to, really, given the competitive heat in the data plan market. Phonedog.com has the scoop on T-Mobile's new... Read more on Phonedog »
Here's another cheap cell phone plan you might want to check out. As the Associated Press reports, Wal-Mart is now offering a month-to-month family plan with unlimited calling. This makes cell phone... Read more on Associated Press »
Broadband bills got you down? It's time to perk up. WalletPop reports on a cheap prepaid data plan offered by Virgin Mobile USA that handily beats the pricey contracts. Read more on Wallet Pop »
It's hard to beat the appeal of a cheap smartphone with a prepaid plan. But read this review of the Kyocera Loft by PC Magazine before rushing out to buy your very own. With the good, there's also... Read more on PC Magazine »
Smartphones are becoming so mainstream that even the smaller carriers are now pushing them. Wirelessground.com reports that MetroPCS will soon offer a BlackBerry Curve with a very reasonably priced... Read more on wirelessground.com »
Cellphone bills are no joke. Lots of minutes you may not use and hefty fees that seem excessive. Time urges readers to look for cheaper ways to buy the service you need. Good luck. Read more on Time »
Need a hotspot to go? Portable Wi-Fi devices have been around for a while, but now Virgin Mobile has come up with a pay-as-you-go pricing plan that makes this service almost cheap. Read about it in The Read more on The New York Times »
While the iPhone is very popular in the press, it's not the most cost-efficient smartphone for frugal buyers. Consumers are able to acquire many other comparable smartphones by committing to a long term... Read more on Cheapism »
Are smart phones the new loss leaders for big box retailers? It certainly seems that way. According to SmartMoney.com, mass merchandisers are offering these little devices at unbeatable prices -- Read more on SmartMoney.com »
Can you keep up with the constantly changing pricing plans for the bevy of personal communication devices? We can't. So here's CNN Money to give us all the low-down on AT&T's new plan for 3G data... Read more on CNN Money »
Following closely on the heels of the cellphone market, pre-paid plans are beginning to make inroads into the smartphones arena. CNET reports on this growing trend, which is another piece of good... Read more on CNET »
More cheap smartphones. Wireless and Mobile News reports that Verizon has cut the price of the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus to $49.99 and $29.99, respectively, after rebates. If you ever wanted... Read more on Wireless and Mobile News »
Yet another new, cheap smartphone. This one from Nokia, to be used with T-Mobile service. Brighthand has a rundown on the features. Read more on Brighthand »
Price wars are a wonderful thing. According to CNN Money, the price of prepaid cell phone plans is falling as the scrappy carriers fight to lure business from the high-cost contracts offered by... Read more on CNN Money »
For all you AT&T folks eagerly awaiting a Palm Pre you can use, your moment has arrived. PC World reports that the smart phone maker will be rolling out the AT&T version, with a few exclusive services, Read more on PC World »
More news from Apple: use your iPhone for VoIP calls and save yourself a bundle. The New York Times has a rundown on the variety of plans you can choose from. Stay tuned for Skype's response. Read more on The New York Times »
Just when you thought the wireless providers might be cutting you a break on your cell phone bill, think again. CNET points out that new pricing plans by the big companies might save you money on... Read more on cnet »
Cellular customers of AT&T and T-Mobile USA have cause for cheer. An article in The New York Times reports on a gadget that affixes to your PC and acts as your own private cell tower. The bottom... Read more on The New York Times »
Going overseas is no excuse not to stay in touch --especially now that international calls with mobile devices are so cheap. Read this article from The New York Times and you'll find some sweet... Read more on The New York Times »
So, you think keeping your tires at the right air pressure is all you need to know about getting more miles out of that gas tank? Hah! Read these fuel-saving tips from an engineer at Ford, courtesy of... Read more on AOL »
