Comments on: Billshrink Launches to Save You Money On Your Phone Bill http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:57:59 -0800 hourly 1 By: It’s Money In The Bank: BillShrink Now Helps Choose Your Ideal Savings Account | facternet: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-3010099 It’s Money In The Bank: BillShrink Now Helps Choose Your Ideal Savings Account | facternet: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:20:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-3010099 [...] used any of BillShrink’s other services before — which include cost cutters for cell phone plans, gas stations, and credit cards — you’ll be right at home here. To get started, [...] [...] used any of BillShrink’s other services before — which include cost cutters for cell phone plans, gas stations, and credit cards — you’ll be right at home here. To get started, [...]

]]> By: It’s Money In The Bank: BillShrink Now Helps Choose Your Ideal Savings Account http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-3010087 It’s Money In The Bank: BillShrink Now Helps Choose Your Ideal Savings Account Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:03:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-3010087 [...] used any of BillShrink’s other services before — which include cost cutters for cell phone plans, gas stations, and credit cards — you’ll be right at home here. To get started, [...] [...] used any of BillShrink’s other services before — which include cost cutters for cell phone plans, gas stations, and credit cards — you’ll be right at home here. To get started, [...]

]]> By: T-Mobile Lets Consumers Put Its Pricing To The Test, Courtesy Of BillShrink « Peach-Lips http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2757760 T-Mobile Lets Consumers Put Its Pricing To The Test, Courtesy Of BillShrink « Peach-Lips Wed, 20 May 2009 14:21:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2757760 [...] launched in April 2008 as a way for people to compare the value they are getting with their current wireless provider [...] [...] launched in April 2008 as a way for people to compare the value they are getting with their current wireless provider [...]

]]> By: T-Mobile Lets Consumers Put Its Pricing To The Test, Courtesy Of BillShrink | Reviews Manual http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2757717 T-Mobile Lets Consumers Put Its Pricing To The Test, Courtesy Of BillShrink | Reviews Manual Wed, 20 May 2009 13:42:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2757717 [...] launched in Apr 2008 as a artefact for grouping to study the continuance they are effort with their underway wireless [...] [...] launched in Apr 2008 as a artefact for grouping to study the continuance they are effort with their underway wireless [...]

]]> By: T-Mobile Lets Consumers Put Its Pricing To The Test, Courtesy Of BillShrink | Viningmedia Nieuws http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2757657 T-Mobile Lets Consumers Put Its Pricing To The Test, Courtesy Of BillShrink | Viningmedia Nieuws Wed, 20 May 2009 12:40:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2757657 [...] launched in April 2008 as a way for people to compare the value they are getting with their current wireless provider [...] [...] launched in April 2008 as a way for people to compare the value they are getting with their current wireless provider [...]

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » BillShrink Brings Its Cost-Cutting Engine To The Gas Pump http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2674384 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » BillShrink Brings Its Cost-Cutting Engine To The Gas Pump Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:00:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2674384 [...] traffic to its site. Unlike BillShrink’s other cost-saving services, which cover credit cards and mobile phones, gas is something people worry about on a day-to-day basis. BillShrink is hoping that this will [...] [...] traffic to its site. Unlike BillShrink’s other cost-saving services, which cover credit cards and mobile phones, gas is something people worry about on a day-to-day basis. BillShrink is hoping that this will [...]

]]> By: John Smith http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2634995 John Smith Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:47:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2634995 TO; PETER PHAM A few minutes back, I had sent a "COMMENT" under Crunchbase. Hope it reaches you!. I can understand you need the monthly $amount currently spent with a carrier like AT&T. BUT I DO NOT SEE THE REASON BEHIND ASKING ME FOR DETAILS OF THE " 6 or 7 frequently dialed phone numbers" . Perhaps it makes more sense by asking me: Are you on a "National Plan" or a "Local/Regional Plan" so that you can include potential "roaming charges" ? PLEASE REPLY!,,,and Thanks! TO; PETER PHAM
A few minutes back, I had sent a “COMMENT” under Crunchbase. Hope it reaches you!. I can understand you need the monthly $amount currently spent with a carrier like AT&T. BUT I DO NOT SEE THE REASON BEHIND ASKING ME FOR DETAILS OF THE ” 6 or 7 frequently dialed
phone numbers” . Perhaps it makes more sense by asking me: Are you on a “National Plan” or a “Local/Regional Plan” so that you can include
potential “roaming charges” ? PLEASE REPLY!,,,and Thanks!

]]> By: Dylan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2578427 Dylan Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:09:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2578427 Thousands of wireless subscribers are saving an average of 22 percent off their plans by locating and eliminating unnecessary charges when their cell bills are analyzed through http://www.fixmycellbill.com by a company that I work for called Validas. When you upload your bill, you find out for free if you're one of the eight in ten wireless customers paying more than you need to and, if so, by how much money your carrier is overcharging you. If you choose, Validas provides an additional highly detailed and personalized adjustment report that, for five bucks, is emailed to your wireless provider in industry specific format in order to implement Validas's cash saving changes to your plan. If Validas can save you more than $5 on your bill (the average customer currently saves $482 annually through Validas), then this obviously provides a cost effective remedy for reducing cellular expenses. Validas is becoming known as the preeminent advocate for the wireless consumer. Check out a feature about Validas on The Big Idea with CNBC's Donny Deutsch at http://www.cnbc.com/id/22782456/. Validas has also been profiled in the New York Times and Business Week. Happy holidays, and good luck to everyone reading on actually effectively trimming down wireless expenses in this tough economy. Dylan Thousands of wireless subscribers are saving an average of 22 percent off their plans by locating and eliminating unnecessary charges when their cell bills are analyzed through http://www.fixmycellbill.com by a company that I work for called Validas. When you upload your bill, you find out for free if you’re one of the eight in ten wireless customers paying more than you need to and, if so, by how much money your carrier is overcharging you. If you choose, Validas provides an additional highly detailed and personalized adjustment report that, for five bucks, is emailed to your wireless provider in industry specific format in order to implement Validas’s cash saving changes to your plan. If Validas can save you more than $5 on your bill (the average customer currently saves $482 annually through Validas), then this obviously provides a cost effective remedy for reducing cellular expenses.

Validas is becoming known as the preeminent advocate for the wireless consumer. Check out a feature about Validas on The Big Idea with CNBC’s Donny Deutsch at http://www.cnbc...om/id/22782456/. Validas has also been profiled in the New York Times and Business Week.

Happy holidays, and good luck to everyone reading on actually effectively trimming down wireless expenses in this tough economy.

Dylan

]]> By: BillShrink helps you save money on cell phones, and now your credit card too » VentureBeat http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2473462 BillShrink helps you save money on cell phones, and now your credit card too » VentureBeat Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:36:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2473462 [...] Bessemer Venture Partners-backed company launched in April, and it’s moving in the right direction. It will be interesting to see what other information [...] [...] Bessemer Venture Partners-backed company launched in April, and it’s moving in the right direction. It will be interesting to see what other information [...]

]]> By: BillShrink Expands To Help You Find The Perfect Credit Card http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2473426 BillShrink Expands To Help You Find The Perfect Credit Card Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:00:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2473426 [...] the startup that helps users cut costs on their phone bills, is expanding its automated advisor to an entirely new field: Credit Cards. The site’s [...] [...] the startup that helps users cut costs on their phone bills, is expanding its automated advisor to an entirely new field: Credit Cards. The site’s [...]

]]> By: tagyoureit http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2164614 tagyoureit Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:09:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2164614 Sat morning. Went to try it out. Site is down for maintenance. Sat morning. Went to try it out. Site is down for maintenance.

]]> By: Peter Pham http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2164611 Peter Pham Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:09:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2164611 #19, I'd love to figure out why the system recommended that plan to you, please do email us so that we can debug that. We are building a service for consumers to help bring some transparency to some of the complicated services out there that really dont' want you to figure out what the best deal is for you. There's over 180 plans with an average of 25 add ons you can get, bringing that to about 10M combinations.. We are also the only site that has pulled in all 4 carrier coverage maps and normalized that so that you can really figure out which carrrier is best for you. Interesting enough, people care about coverage, then price, then who their friends have. http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=2145 I'd suggest importing your bill so we can also figure out who you call the most to maximize free mobile to mobile calling. Don't forget we also calculate your early termination fee in your savings. Let's all make sure we support the Consumer Cell Phone Empowerment Act of 2007 http://klobuchar.senate.gov/newsreleases_detail.cfm?id=281970& We will be launching other verticals soon and are here to help everyone figure out how to save some money, which as we all know in this economy is going to be important. Thank you! Peter #19, I’d love to figure out why the system recommended that plan to you, please do email us so that we can debug that.

We are building a service for consumers to help bring some transparency to some of the complicated services out there that really dont’ want you to figure out what the best deal is for you. There’s over 180 plans with an average of 25 add ons you can get, bringing that to about 10M combinations..

We are also the only site that has pulled in all 4 carrier coverage maps and normalized that so that you can really figure out which carrrier is best for you. Interesting enough, people care about coverage, then price, then who their friends have. http://www.coms....asp?press=2145

I’d suggest importing your bill so we can also figure out who you call the most to maximize free mobile to mobile calling. Don’t forget we also calculate your early termination fee in your savings.
Let’s all make sure we support the Consumer Cell Phone Empowerment Act of 2007 http://klobucha...281970&

We will be launching other verticals soon and are here to help everyone figure out how to save some money, which as we all know in this economy is going to be important.

Thank you!

Peter

]]> By: Shanky http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2163027 Shanky Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:50:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2163027 http://www.yourbillbuddy.com or YBB as we call it is in existence for last 2 years for the Indian Market. Check out the website. It helps you to really optimize your mobile bills (both for pre paid and post paid users) -Shanky http://www.yourbillbuddy.com or YBB as we call it is in existence for last 2 years for the Indian Market.

Check out the website. It helps you to really optimize your mobile bills (both for pre paid and post paid users)

-Shanky

]]> By: The Toybox mobile edition http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2162791 The Toybox mobile edition Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:57:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2162791 [...] in a cell phone number and your mobile account password, according to the guys and gals over at TechCrunch. If you’re not into giving away personal information, you can put in specific information [...] [...] in a cell phone number and your mobile account password, according to the guys and gals over at TechCrunch. If you’re not into giving away personal information, you can put in specific information [...]

]]> By: techno matt » Some hot bloggy linkness http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2161379 techno matt » Some hot bloggy linkness Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:25:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2161379 [...] BillShrink: find the cheapest cell phone plan in your area (via TechCrunch) [...] [...] BillShrink: find the cheapest cell phone plan in your area (via TechCrunch) [...]

]]> By: Maheswaran http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2161262 Maheswaran Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:55:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2161262 Hey! There is http://www.yourbillbuddy.com for more than a year in India that does the same as above! Hey! There is http://www.yourbillbuddy.com for more than a year in India that does the same as above!

]]> By: Find the Perfect Cell Phone Plan at BillShrink [Saving Money] · TechBlogger http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2161045 Find the Perfect Cell Phone Plan at BillShrink [Saving Money] · TechBlogger Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:21:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2161045 [...] Compare cell phone plans and find the perfect plan to fit your usage needs at web site BillShrink. Just enter some information about how you use your phone along with your current monthly bills, and BillShrink will offer you an alternative plan that could save you a ton of cash. Currently BillShrink is focused on cell plans only, but they appear to be working towards offering more comparisons for cable and internet bills in the future. BillShrink doesn’t take phone availability into account, so if you want an iPhone, for example, you’re stuck with AT&T (unless you unlock it). Let’s hear if BillShrink helped you find a better plan in the comments. BillShrink [via TechCrunch] [...] [...] Compare cell phone plans and find the perfect plan to fit your usage needs at web site BillShrink. Just enter some information about how you use your phone along with your current monthly bills, and BillShrink will offer you an alternative plan that could save you a ton of cash. Currently BillShrink is focused on cell plans only, but they appear to be working towards offering more comparisons for cable and internet bills in the future. BillShrink doesn’t take phone availability into account, so if you want an iPhone, for example, you’re stuck with AT&T (unless you unlock it). Let’s hear if BillShrink helped you find a better plan in the comments. BillShrink [via TechCrunch] [...]

]]> By: Troy Lerner http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2160393 Troy Lerner Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:47:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2160393 Love this idea. too bad I can't get the damn thing to work. I imported my cell bill. It recommended a plan for me that cost $650+ per month. (I pay $200 now). Reminds me of Mint.com -- a very useful and seemingly simple idea. However, really complicated to pull it off on the backend. The end result is a mess. Love this idea. too bad I can’t get the damn thing to work. I imported my cell bill. It recommended a plan for me that cost $650+ per month. (I pay $200 now).

Reminds me of Mint.com — a very useful and seemingly simple idea. However, really complicated to pull it off on the backend. The end result is a mess.

]]> By: Tom Schlenkhoff http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2159024 Tom Schlenkhoff Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:27:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2159024 For all the german speaking community - have a look at telfish.com, same USP, different approach. telfish does automatic bill parsing (at least for german carriers) and bill optimization. Cool analytical features anyways - Kudos! For all the german speaking community – have a look at telfish.com, same USP, different approach. telfish does automatic bill parsing (at least for german carriers) and bill optimization. Cool analytical features anyways – Kudos!

]]> By: Roy (Magento) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2158573 Roy (Magento) Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:34:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2158573 Congrats Peter! Well done. Roy Congrats Peter! Well done.

Roy

]]> By: Clara Kuo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2158393 Clara Kuo Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:10:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2158393 Yea, so I tried it out and it is a little bit of a buggy interface. A window would not close when I clicked the X. Also, I was a little bit confused as to what I was comparing. For example, when the results come up, I practically got the same plan recommended to me as the one I have and I couldn't understand how they came up with it. I would have liked to see it clearly explained somewhere so I get what I am looking at without having to analyze it too much. Yea, so I tried it out and it is a little bit of a buggy interface. A window would not close when I clicked the X. Also, I was a little bit confused as to what I was comparing. For example, when the results come up, I practically got the same plan recommended to me as the one I have and I couldn’t understand how they came up with it. I would have liked to see it clearly explained somewhere so I get what I am looking at without having to analyze it too much.

]]> By: Ewaste http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2158203 Ewaste Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:28:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2158203 What is everyone problem with spamming stick to the topic please! What is everyone problem with spamming stick to the topic please!

]]> By: Jim McNelis http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2158159 Jim McNelis Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:59:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2158159 needs a lot of work to be useful. might work for some people though. skydeck seemed more appealing and that doesn't even try and save you money. needs a lot of work to be useful. might work for some people though. skydeck seemed more appealing and that doesn’t even try and save you money.

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Billshrinkが携帯電話料金節約サービスをスタート http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2158156 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Billshrinkが携帯電話料金節約サービスをスタート Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:56:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2158156 [...] [原文へ] [...] [...] [原文へ] [...]

]]> By: Chester Ng http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-2158065 Chester Ng Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:00:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/billshrink-launches-to-save-you-money-on-your-phone-bill/#comment-2158065 LowerMyBills that actually can lower all my bills? I saw an early version of this in Bessemer's incubation lab and have to admit, its really got some potential, as much for its ability to save dough but perhaps even more so for its ability to organize/present information necessary to making wise consumer spend decisions. Nothing like solving real problems with real solutions! With Schwark and Peter behind it, I'd say its worth keeping an eye on. Good luck guys! LowerMyBills that actually can lower all my bills?

I saw an early version of this in Bessemer’s incubation lab and have to admit, its really got some potential, as much for its ability to save dough but perhaps even more so for its ability to organize/present information necessary to making wise consumer spend decisions. Nothing like solving real problems with real solutions!

With Schwark and Peter behind it, I’d say its worth keeping an eye on. Good luck guys!

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