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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Which cell phone best matches your needs?
Smart phones
Basic phone for call and text
Unlocked phones
Prepaid phones
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How do you like to pay for a brand new phone?
Monthly installments
Free with upgrade
Cash money
I buy used
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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.
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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
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What should phone insurance always cover?
Everything
Defective phone and light physical damage
A defective phone
Wait, I have insurance on this thing?
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What has the biggest impact on what phone plan you choose?
Consumer Reports
Cost
My buddy says, "It's cool"
Attractive/trustworthy TV spokesperson
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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.
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Which usually ends first for you?
My patience
My phone's life
My phone contract
My phone plan when I jump to another
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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.
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When you travel out of state, what is the purpose?
Business and pleasure.
Business.
Pleasure.
I don't travel out of state.
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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.
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Just by the name, which plan sounds most appeaking?
Family sharing plan.
Average user.
Basic plan.
Unlimited data.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Other than your phone, what personal technology would you consider essential to your life?
Tablet
Earbuds
Laptop
My Fitbit
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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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You Got: