These days, budget phone services are gaining popularity among many people due to their low prices. There is a site that helps budget phone users find better rate plans, and that is ‘Thrift Phone Hub.’ Through this site, we will learn how to compare and choose budget phone plans.
What is Thrift Phone Hub?
This is an economical rate plan comparison site created by the Korea Information and Communication Promotion Association to further promote economical phones by the Ministry of Science and ICT. You can compare and even apply online.
Compare economical plans
Customized rate plan
The custom plan is a menu where you can search for a plan in detail by setting data, phone calls, text messages, etc.
1. In the main menu, click Custom Rate Plan and then click a rate plan.
Customized rate plan 1
Customized rate plan 2
2. You can choose the rate plan you want. Once you have selected an item, click Search.
Customized rate plan 3
Data Amount: You can choose how much data to use.
Speed after data exhaustion: This refers to the lowest speed when using data after using up all the provided data.
Voice Volume: Refers to the duration of a phone call. Additional call volume refers to the time available for ARS calls.
Character Amount: You can choose how many characters to use.
The payment fee sets the fee amount.
Communication protocol: Select 5G, LTE.
Communication network: Select which communication network to select among SKT, KT, and LGU+.
Additional Options: Select other items.
Multiple items can be selected.
3. You can check the search results. You can then click purchase and fill out the application form online to apply.
Customized rate plan 4
If you use 100GB of LTE data with unlimited calls and texts on the SKT network, the cost is 29,700 won per month. However, if you look at SKT’s Essence plan with the same conditions, it is found to be 69,000 won per month, so it appears that the budget phone plan is cheaper.
rate plan
The rate plan is an item that allows you to compare rate plans according to the amount paid.
1. Click Plans on the main menu.
Plan 1
2. Set search conditions and click Search.
Plan 2
Monthly payment fee: Set the mobile phone bill to be paid.
Communication network: Select which communication network to select among SKT, KT, and LGU+.
Communication standard: Select 5G or LTE.
3. We recommend rate plans for each affordable telecommunication company.
Plan 3
Plan 4
If a 0 won rate is supported for 6 months, it seems like a good idea to use it for free for 6 months and then move your number to another carrier and use another 0 won rate plan.
Event information
You can check plan discounts and benefits during the event period.
1. Click Event Information on the main page.
Event Information 1
2. You can check the list of events taking place within the current period.
Event Information 2
If you look at the event item, events taking place in the current period are listed. I hope you check it out and use the plan that is cheap and offers many benefits.
Notice
While checking the rate plans, there are plans starting from 0 won and ending at 500 won. If you look at the details, you will see that it will return to the original rate plan after 4 months or 6 months. Please keep this in mind.
conclusion
So far, we have learned about comparing the lowest price plans using Budget Phone Hub. Budget Phone Hub is a site that offers low prices and a variety of rate plans. It allows you to compare budget phone plans at a glance, so it is recommended for those who have difficulty choosing an economical plan.