Choosing a Cell-Phone Plan: More Complicated Than Ever

By Brad Tuttle | @bradrtuttle | January 20, 2010 | +

There are something like 10 million (yes, 10,000,000) possible calling plan rate combinations possible from the major wireless providers.

Check out BillShrink’s Cell Phone Comparison chart. The point of the chart was to help consumers figure out which plan works best for them, but really what it points out is that the range of options—each with its own novel’s worth of fine print—can drive you nuts.

Here’s a snippet of the chart:

Related Topics: AT&T, BillShrink, cell phone, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Saving & Spending

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