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EUGENE, OR July, 2002 (Xpress Press) - ECS Telecom today announced the release of it's new
website and unveiled its next generation comparison-shopping technology, appropriately named
BottomLine(tm). The new BottomLine(tm) software calculates every fee, tax, and surcharge that one can
expect to pay with most long distance carriers, based on the customer's calling profile.
"This new technology allows customers to find the very best long distance service
based on the total bill, or the overall cost of service," commented Bob Horan, CEO at ECS Telecom.
"All other competing web sites focus primarily on rates to determine which would be the
"best" product for the consumer. We believe that the bottom line should be the customer's bottom
line on their bill and our site does just that. It shows the previously hidden fees, surcharges, and taxes
that may cause a customer to pay up to 100% more than they originally expected to pay based solely on
rates. As we all know, every long distance company does a very proficient job in making their plans look
appealing by hiding their fees and making their plans difficult to understand. What people often overlook
is the fact that these hidden fees make a significant impact on their bill. Our software simply quantifies
this impact in dollars and cents and gets to the bottom line."
The new BottomLine(tm) comparison shopping software was developed with the joint efforts of
ECS Telecom, Extreme Programming, Inc., and Cognigen Networks, Inc. Located online at http://www.ecs247.com/cheapest_rate.htm,
the BottomLine(tm) software prompts the shopper for basic calling pattern information. Based on this data,
the overall bill for each of 10 Long Distance Carriers is calculated. BottomLine(tm) first eliminates all
plans that the user does not qualify for geographically; then displays the remaining plans with the
suggested 'best bill' appearing on the top of the list. The customer has the option to see exactly how the
overall bill amount is calculated and the effect of hidden fees on the bill. At this point, application
for service from any of the vendors listed is just one click away.
"BottomLine(tm) will allow consumers to make accurate and well informed decisions
after the program deciphers the numerous long distance plans, each offering attractive rates,"
continued Bob Horan. "The project began when a team of researchers and programmers from three
cooperating telecommunication software firms were challenged to create the first Long Distance
"Bill" comparison, not just "Rate" comparison technology. After many months of
research, cooperation and coordination with the Long Distance Companies, we were amazed with the results
of the BottomLine(tm) project and are excited to make this product available to the public free of
charge."
ECS Telecom is owned and operated by Bob Horan of e-Commerce Solutions, Vida, OR. They
specialize in the retail sale of discounted telecommunication products and business services. ECS Telecom
has been serving the public and helping consumers find the best providers to meet their individual needs
since 2001.
CONTACT:
Bob Horan
Telecommunications Consultant
ECS Telecom
541-689-7422
866-777-9166
FAX 425-962-9492
admin@ecs247.com
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