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Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Sun, 2005-10-16 12:10
We've created a new page that summarizes the various ways to call long distance. These include: Traditional 1+ service, Bundled plans, Wireless, VoIP and Calling Card. The pros and cons of each are listed, as are links to pages on MyRatePlan where you can get additional information.
Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Thu, 2005-10-13 12:21
Insurance is one of those things that's good to have, bad to collect on (especially life insurance if you are the insured), and not particularly enjoyable to shop for. The Internet has made this process a bit less painful by enabling people to comparison shop across providers by filling out one single form.
We've updated our insurance section with (hopefully) useful content to help you sort out what to look for as you get these free quotes. Check out information on homeowners, renters, health, dental, auto and life insurance.
Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Tue, 2005-08-23 09:53
As a result of a Federal law passed in late 2003, you are entitled to a completely free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting services (Equifax, TransUnion, Experian) once per year. (Eligibility has been rolling out in regions across the country; with the last group of states eligible on 9/1/05).
There's lots of 'noise' on the Internet... offers that tie free reports to signing up for some sort of credit monitoring service. There's nothing wrong with those offers if you want to keep very close tabs on your credit through the year.
Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Wed, 2005-08-03 18:37
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today approved the merger of Sprint and Nextel. The merged company will be the 3rd largest national wireless company, behind Cingular and Verizon, and ahead of T-Mobile.
This is the 2nd major merger in wireless in the last year or so, coming on the heels of the Cingular acquisition of AT&T Wireless. Another merger, with Alltel taking over Western Wireless, recently closed, creating a large carrier covering a good number of smaller and rural locations.
Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Wed, 2005-08-03 15:32
Occasionally, we get emails from people looking for certain criteria in their cell phone, but they then say it can't have a certain feature (usually a camera) because of where they work. We've now updated our Interactive Phone Finder to accommodate that situation.
You can now specify "No" for the camera, video recorder and/or Bluetooth functionality, along with any of the other options previously available, to virtually build the best phone that has the features you need at the price you want to pay.
Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Sat, 2005-07-30 11:18
Although MyRatePlan covers services like wireless that use the latest technology, I am not the earliest adaptor of some of these things. I just got an iPod a few weeks ago -- making me possibly one of the last people to have one of these.
Then, there's VoIP. Although we have developed some great content in this area, I didn't make the switch myself until a few weeks ago, when I signed up for Vonage. I was a bit skeptical about the voice quality and how easy it would be to hook up.
Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Mon, 2005-07-18 15:06
Verizon has updated their America's Choice Family Plans. The lowest price plan has increased from $60 to $70 a month for two lines, but now has 700 shared minutes, along with unlimited night & weekend and IN-network calling.
If you need a bit more airtime, that's where these new plans shine. For just $20 more you can get 1,400 anytime minutes, and for $20 more than that, 2,100 anytime minutes.
You can see how Verizon family plans now stack up to the other carriers by visiting our Family Plans Grid.
Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Mon, 2005-07-18 14:59
Read recently that Cingular and Verizon had adjusted their free nights to end at 6AM instead of 7AM. That in mind, we decided to check all the major carriers to see what their current polices are. Check out our Night & Weekend Matrix.
If you are interested in a specific carrier, just click their logo to see a listing of the current plans available in your location.
Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Tue, 2005-07-12 08:16
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just reported that, as of 12/31/04, there were 181.1 million wireless subscribers in the U.S. and 178 million landline (wired) lines. This is the first time wireless has surpassed wireline, and it is unlikely for that trend to reverse in the foreseeable future.
Submitted by
Logan Abbott
on Wed, 2005-07-06 12:18
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will sell wireless services beginning next year. It will function as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) which basically means they will be reselling airtime they buy from a network wireless provider, in this case Sprint PCS. Previously, Disney's ESPN group made a similar announcement. ESPN's MVNO will focus on sports, while Disney will focus on the family.
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