Telecommunication service providers such as Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom make big money from their subscribers. With profits after tax running into hundreds of millions, their managers and employees are smiling all the way to the bank. Recently, Kenya’s leading telecommunication service provider Safaricom and Airtel signed a contract which enables cross-network mobile money transfer. This should come as good news to subscribers of both Safaricom and Airtel. Most subscribers of these telecom service providers are not aware of the many opportunities available for them to benefit. Here are a few things you can do to get most out of telecom services.

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Choose the right tariff

Each telecom service provider provides customers with different tariffs. You need to check the information about all the tariffs and then choose one which suits your needs best. Most people are not aware of these tariffs. There are some tariffs which enable you to make cheaper calls for longer. Some tariffs enable you to have unlimited texts.

Take advantage of promotions

Most of the companies offer promotions every now and then. For example, Safaricom is currently offering Tunukiwa promotions on internet data and voice calls. Telkom is offering a promotion on a wide range of cheap internet bundles. Taking advantage of these promotions will save you a lot of money.

Check out new products

In order to be on top of others, these telecom service providers are constantly coming up with new products to woo more customers. You need to check out these new products. You do not have to buy or subscribe but being in the know is good for you. This means it is important too, once in a while, attend open days organized by these companies.

Always sign up for points

You lose absolutely nothing when you sign up for Safaricom’s Bonga Points and/or Telkom’s Ziada points. In fact, you have everything to gain when you sign up for points. It will reach a time you are so down and out. These points will save you a big deal. You will redeem them for voice calls, SMS, internet data and even for products like modem and phones.