ComReg has set up a new website that will enable consumers to compare mobile phone charges across all operators.
More than 3.8 million Irish mobile phone users each spend an average of €54 per month on calls and texts.
Although tariff information from operators is available, many consumers find it difficult to compare and rank the range of packages available.
The www.callcosts.ie website, developed by ComReg in co-operation with the four national mobile operators, aims to assist consumers select the optimum mobile phone package, based on their individual usage.
The website was unveiled in the Mansion House today by Rip-off Republichost Eddie Hobbs. The site is interactive and works by asking consumers a few questions regarding their usage of mobile services such as the number of minutes, texts and picture messages used in a month.
Users are then presented with a list of mobile price plans ranked according to their cost.
ComReg's consumer surveys consistently show that the majority of consumers are looking for clear and transparent information that is understandable and assists them when choosing a mobile phone package that best suits their needs.
ComReg will add fixed line phone packages and Broadband packages to the website in the next phase of its development.
PA