MyRatePlan.com Introduces CellCalc 2006

May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- MyRatePlan.com, an unbiased shopping comparison site for the evaluation of cell phones and plans, today announced the launch of a new version of its CellCalc software, created to save consumers hours of time -- and potentially hundreds of dollars -- as they research the best cell phone plan for their needs. This free consumer tool is located at www.myrateplan.com/wireless_plans.

CellCalc is unlike any other cell phone plan comparison tool available, combining a features filter with a powerful bill calculator, both working together to dynamically update the available rate plans, which are presented in a clear and concise matrix format. Variations exist for single, family and pay-as-you-go plans, developed to address the unique characteristics of each plan type. The result is a customized solution for each consumer in less than 5 minutes -- a fraction of the time it would take to do this research independently.

The TruBill portion of CellCalc performs dozens of calculations on each cell phone plan to highlight those that will yield the lowest monthly bill. The tool weighs the benefit of a wide variety of plan features including: Nights and weekends, mobile-to-mobile, free incoming calls, 7PM night option and flexible overage charges.

"Today's cell phone plans offer more variety and value for the dollar than ever before," said Allan Keiter, president of MyRatePlan.com. "However, making the right choice is as difficult as ever, and a seemingly small difference in plan features can make the difference between a cell phone bill of $40 and one of $80. Our TruBill tool lets consumers compare all these plans on an apples-to-apples basis."

The CellCalc introduced today is the 3rd generation of a tool first launched in late 1999, which has been used millions of times by consumers. The 2006 version continues that tradition, and can benefit most of the 200 million cell phone subscribers in the United States, whether they are actively shopping for new service, or just want to make sure they have the best cell phone plan offered by their current provider.

About MyRatePlan.com

MyRatePlan.com (www.myrateplan.com) gives consumers the facts they need to make more informed buying decisions about household services. Whether evaluating cell phone plans, satellite TV, credit cards, VoIP or other services, MyRatePlan helps consumers save time and money without having to leave home.

SOURCE MyRatePlan.com