Battery myths, mobile payments, shifting subscriptions: These mobile phone mistakes continue

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The former has been part of the realm of legends since the introduction of lithium-ion batteries. The memory effect of the previously used nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hybrid batteries is no longer present. Regardless, batteries have a limited number of charging cycles; In modern models, this number is around 1000, after which the battery becomes weak. When it comes to the charge level, experts recommend keeping the battery between 30 and 80 percent as this protects the battery of the mobile phone. Therefore, the myth that charging at night is harmful to your mobile phone is partially true. Not because the mobile phone can be overcharged – this is no longer possible due to the built-in charge stop in modern batteries. However, it is true that a full charge can weaken lithium-ion batteries in the long run and shorten battery life.

Mobile payments are becoming increasingly popular. But some people have doubts about this topic: What about security? Thanks to encryption technologies such as biometric authentication with face or finger or through tokenization, mobile payments are considered secure, for example with Apple Pay or Twint. Called a token, it is a randomly generated number that replaces credit card information. This means that if an attacker obtains the token, they will have no way of accessing the actual payment information. Of course, the prerequisite is that the user also acts safely. If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, you can block the mobile payment function.

Although Swisscom is considered one of the leading providers in Switzerland and has a very good network, other providers such as Sunrise and Salt have also constantly improved their networks and offer a very similar quality. Small providers do not only use the Swisscom network. for example, yallo and TalkTalk work over the Sunrise network. Things to note in this regard: Network coverage and quality may vary by region, so it is recommended to check this before switching. If you want to know what the network coverage is like in your area, you can refer to this map.

Another misconception is that switching providers always requires too much effort. Nearly one in four people say they either don’t have time to change or don’t have the courage to do so, according to a survey by Blick. Services like those offered by alao can help here. On alao.ch users can compare the most important Swiss providers and book their new subscription online in less than five minutes. To do this, alao carries out the entire mobile phone contract change, from canceling the current tariff to activating the user on the new provider.

This misunderstanding continues. Complex tariff structures and the difficulty for customers to make direct comparisons between different providers may be reasons for this problem. «In addition, brand loyalty and habit also play an important role. “Many people stay with their current provider because they are used to the service or think the switch could be risky,” says Alao CEO Walter Salchli. Before founding Alao, he worked in the subscription business for various providers for many years and knows the industry well. It especially encourages users with old subscriptions to switch, because otherwise they’ll be paying a lot of money for years to come. Because: “New tariffs generally offer better elements at a cheaper price.” The algorithms used by Alao quickly find the right tariff by comparing subscriptions according to the customer’s needs.

According to expert Salchli, many users are unclear about what services they need. “For example, they avoid purchasing plans that include roaming or unlimited data to reduce costs.” But this cost reduction only seems to be happening because: “The highest costs occur when users use roaming that’s not included or have to buy data bundles.” This leads to unpleasant surprises, for example, after the summer holidays. When it comes to roaming, the relevant subscriptions are available at prices starting from just 23 francs, the expert says. “This way, you don’t have to deal with this problem before every holiday and avoid the price shock when you return.”

The answer is “no”. For the vast majority of mobile phone users, this is more of a no, because if you only use your mobile phone moderately frequently, it’s cheaper with a subscription. Prepaid plan holders are asked to pay for every minute they call, so prepaid plan only useful for those who make few calls or primarily want to be reachable.Prepaid cards also perform worse in terms of price when it comes to roaming, which can quickly become very expensive if not included in a fixed fee.

Source : Blick