Cell phones and interenet are a neccessary evil. We look at all the different plans and companies trying to find the best deal…and we often have to renegotiate when our contract ends and the price goes up.

But many of you don’t realize that there are some rewards these companies offer – you just have to claim them. I will start with the two providers I have received rewards from, T-Mobile & AT&T.

T-Mobile: T-Mobile seems to have the most to offer. Right now they have Apple TV & Paramount + free for a year for T-Mobile users. That can add up to quite a savings! But my favorite is T-Mobile Tuesdays. Download the app, and every Tuesday there is a list of freebies for you to claim! This week, free Popeyes chicken, $2 Dunkin Donut Gift Card, $ .10 off a gallon on Shell gas, $25 off of flowers delivered to your Mother, Free custom card mailed for you, and more! There is also usually a weekly contest at the bottom of the list and I have won a Target gift card in the past.

AT&T Thanks: New prizes every Friday – just for you. I have AT&T Internet and just stumbled onto this little gem. This is found in the “rewards” section of the menu on the AT&T website. Play Friday Access for a chance to win prizes like gift cards, accessories, and so much more. Check back every Friday for more chances to win. The first time I played I won a $20 gift card to Macy’s! I just have to remember to play every Friday.

Straight Talk: It looks as if Straight Talk has a rewards program with discounts and points that can be used towards extra service.

Xfinity Rewards: Enjoy a mix of special perks and experiences just for being a customer. Xfinity Rewards is free and easy to join. Plus you’ll unlock more rewards the longer you’re with them. It looks like there are free movie nights and discounts to shows, movies and attractions.

Verizon: Verizon Up is a rewards program for Verizon Wireless customers that offers one (1) new Verizon Up reward per month, in addition to Bonus Rewards and the chance to claim Super Tickets, just for being a Verizon customer. Verizon Up rewards can be claimed through the My Verizon app.

There may be more rewards programs out there, but these are the ones I am currently taking advantage of, or could easily find on the interenet. The point is – there are rewards and FREE stuff available, you just need to make an effort to claim it!