These days, we use our phones for nearly everything. You can use your phone to stay in touch with friends and family, check the news, stay up-to-date on trends, or even read helpful articles like this one. In the modern era, it’s astounding how much we can accomplish with just a smartphone.
In fact, it’s even possible to earn a lot of extra money using your phone. SureCall Boosters is here to look at six of the most popular jobs you can do over the phone and how they may allow you to earn some additional money.
Language Tutor
Phones are excellent communication devices, so it’s not so unrealistic that you can use them to help those interested in learning a second language. You may choose to use specific apps and services like NiceTalk or Preply for a more official route, though applying with those companies may require certification and a more detailed higher process.
If you’re interested in tutoring, you may choose to put up fliers in your area and offer to do video calls on a more personal one-on-one level with potential students. You can supply students with worksheets and have discussions over the phone to practice their language skills. Many students want to learn a language to use in casual settings, so offering an informal environment over the phone allows them to practice without worrying as much.
Rideshare Driver
Ridesharing is a popular option for people looking for a steady gig that they can perform with little equipment. Since you need a little more than a cell phone for this job, as it requires a driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation, it may not be available to everyone.
Some of the most common apps for ridesharing are Uber, Lyft, and Poparide, which each have their own rules and qualifications for drivers. However, if your vehicle meets those standards, you can use your phone to set your own hours and have steady, reliable work. Those interested in becoming rideshare drivers may want to invest in a cell phone booster for their car to ensure they have a stable, reliable cell signal no matter where they’re driving.
Tech Support
Technical support is one of the most popular jobs you can do over the phone because people can contact you from anywhere. Having a computer may make the job a bit more convenient, but remote technical support work is possible using only a smartphone with a steady connection.
Many companies may hire you for remote technical support work for their products or services, or you may choose to provide your own services with general IT help. Estimated salaries for remote technical support workers are over CAD 40,000 annually, which allows them to maintain a living wage in smaller or more rural areas.
Content Creator
Becoming a content creator is one of the most difficult career paths out there. You may be making content for years without earning any income, so if it’s something you want to do, it should come first and foremost from a place of passion.
Online content creation ranges from creating detailed, scripted videos on sites like YouTube to smaller-scale videos found on apps like TikTok. Posting photographs and stories of your cute pet on Instagram or getting your friends together to record a podcast are also available options.
With most smartphones having video and audio recording options and many apps allowing you to edit and upload content directly from your phone, it’s easier than ever for people to make and upload content to whatever site they think has an audience. There are no guarantees of success, but most creators do it out of love, and any income they receive feels like a bonus.
Task Taker
Using your phone to take on jobs that people might have for you is easier than ever. With dedicated help-wanted services like TaskRabbit or Fiverr, people can post their skills and take on jobs or tasks for members of their local community. Like rideshare driving, you may need reliable transportation to be an effective task taker, but if you’re ready to take care of some labor or daily tasks for people in your area, you can earn some decent money from it.
Other forms of task-taking may include working for apps specializing in restaurant or grocery delivery. Personalized shopping for your clients is a lucrative business model that helps you earn additional cash. To perform deliveries efficiently, you will need reliable transportation, whether it’s your own car or if you choose to balance the money you earn by using rideshare services to accomplish your goals.
App Tester
Most apps go through multiple forms, layouts, and styles before they ever reach the public. Everyone, from smaller companies to big industrial giants, want to create an app that’s efficient, easy to use, and suitable for the public.
If you’re on your phone anyway, you can apply that time to test potential new apps and provide your general feedback. Companies work with services like CashPirate to test things out and earn money. However, the rewards may differ depending on the company or service you’re working for. Some apps allow you to receive payment in the form of gift cards to big shops like Amazon or popular restaurant chains. Other services may operate on a point system where you may exchange accumulated points for direct rewards, like video game consoles or high-end exercise equipment.
Many of these apps require extensive dedication before they start paying off, but if you’re looking for some additional work to do on your phone during a slow weekend, it’s not a bad system to invest in every now and then.
From earning a few extra dollars here and there to turning your cell phone gig into a lasting career, there’s a wide range of opportunities available to those looking to perform jobs using only their cell phones. No matter where you work or what you want to do, it helps to maintain a reliable cell phone signal. You can strengthen the reception in your home, office space, or even vehicle by investing in a signal booster from SureCall Boosters. We have a wide variety of helpful technology for any layout. Feel free to contact one of our specialists anytime via email at sales@surecallboosters.ca.
One trend I’ve seen grow is the use of a QR code for restaurant menu in the hospitality industry. For those managing phone-based roles, it’s helpful to understand how these codes can streamline customer interactions. For example, customer support or reservation agents can guide guests to scan a QR code directly from their phone, giving instant access to menu options or specials. It’s convenient, reduces paper use, and enhances the dining experience—even before the customer steps through the door!