The range of services provided by mobile phone operators may cost far more than you ever realise
Remember the time you missed that mobile phone call and checked to see who had called? The missed call facility is one of the most popular features on a mobile phone and one that is used constantly. But, how many phone owners realise they are being charged Rs 100 per month for the privilege of checking who called a few moments ago?
Mobile phone have become an essential part of our life with remarkable swiftness. Customers have learnt to choose between cash and regular connections and all the countless schemes that are on offer. But there are still a lot of hidden charges which even regular users don
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