Understanding Your Bill: Am I Paying in Advance or for Services Already Used?

It’s common to wonder what you’re actually paying for when you receive your bill. Here’s a simple breakdown:

When you receive your monthly bill, you pay for services you have already used. Typically, you will be billed at the end of your billing cycle, which is often at the end of the month. This bill reflects your monthly service fee as outlined in your contract.

Your monthly service fee may also include the cost of your device if you’ve financed it through your contract.

Additionally, if you’ve used any extra services during the billing cycle—like data, call, or text add-ons, as well as entertainment subscriptions—you’ll see those charges on your bill, too.

If you have any questions about specific charges, please ask for clarification through the Smart Communications Facebook page.