What is a mobile pay-per-use tariff?

Pay-per-use is a mobile phone tariff model in which you pay only for what you consume, in other words at a per MB and per minute rate.

How does pay-per-use work?

Unlike contract mobile tariff plans, where you pay a set amount for a set of services, pay-per-use allows you to pay only for what you use and can sometimes be cheaper for those who do not use their mobile phone frequently.

In other words, you pay for the amount of data you use based on your usage. For example, if you use only 500 MB of data during a month, you only pay for those 500 MB.

Pay-per-use can be a very good alternative to contract mobile tariffs for people who use their mobile phone sporadically or on a very limited basis. In fact, this type of mobile tariffs is mainly used for services such as text messaging.

However, it should be borne in mind that it can also be a not so cheap option for people who use their mobile phone frequently, as the cost tends to increase rapidly if it is used continuously.

Pay-per-use mobile tariffs are an increasingly less popular option in the world of mobile telephony, however, this contracting model offers advantages and disadvantages that are important to consider before choosing a mobile tariff option.

Some of the advantages of pay-per-use mobile tariffs include:

1.           Flexibility: Pay-per-use mobile tariffs offer greater flexibility in the choice of services and data used. Although this flexibility is paid for, it gives users the ability to select only the services and data they need, which can sometimes be cheaper than fixed tariff plans.

2.           Saving money: For those who do not use their mobile phone frequently, pay-per-use mobile tariffs can be cheaper than fixed tariff plans. Users only pay for what they use, which can be a more cost-effective option.

No long-term commitment: With pay-per-use mobile tariffs, users do not have to commit to a long-term tariff plan. They can change their plan or even cancel it at any time without penalty.

However, there are also some disadvantages of pay-per-use mobile tariffs, such as:

1.            Variable costs: Pay-per-use mobile tariffs can be more expensive for those who are used to calling and surfing continuously, as calls or GB cost more than contract mobile tariffs.

2.            No usage limits: Pay-per-use mobile tariffs have no usage limits, unlike fixed rate plans, which often include usage limits for services and data, capping both consumption and out-of-pocket expenses.  Users can enjoy as many services and data as they want, which can result in a higher cost than expected.

3.            Constant monitoring of consumption: To get the most out of pay-per-use mobile tariffs, users must constantly monitor their service and data usage. If not properly monitored, the amount of the bill can quickly increase.

If you are looking for stability, flexibility and discounts on your mobile services, a contract mobile tariff can be a very good option for you. Visit our website and get the contract tariff that best suits your needs.