21% of Americans spend more on smartphone service plans than groceries

Keeping connected appears to be more of a priority for some than keeping food on the table. CouponCabin.com's survey found that almost 60% of Americans pay more than $100 for mobile service plans each month. That figure is more for 13% who rack up more than $200 or more each month.

Just over one in five (21%) spend more on their mobile service plan each month than they do groceries.

In fact, there are a few other basics that Americans spend less on than they do their mobile service plan. A third (33%) spend less on basic utilities such as water, gas and electric than they do their mobile phone, as well as cable TV (57%) and the Internet (71%).

"Mobile phones are ingrained in our everyday lives, but their high costs can do damage to a monthly budget," said Jackie Warrick, President and Chief Savings Officer at CouponCabin.com. "Many mobile phone owners are now revisiting their plans and looking at ways to cut back."

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