Evolution Benefits has agreed to acquire the assets of Motivano’s SmartFlex benefits debit card business. Motivano said it made the decision to exit the flex business in order to focus on their other products.

“After meeting with all our key competitors, we determined Evolution Benefits’ platform was the most technologically advanced, and their team and documented customer service record made them the obvious choice for our customer base. At Motivano we are extremely pleased with this transaction, as it provides our clients with the market-leading solution, and enables Motivano to focus on our other products, ” said Seif Saghri CEO of Motivano/SmartFlex.

“Evolution Benefits looks forward to delivering industry leading debit card program capabilities to SmartFlex customers, including high auto-substantiation rates, responsive customer service, multi-account stacking, and comprehensive communications support,” said EB chairman and CEO Robert Patricelli. ... (more)

America’s leading wireless carrier, AT&T, says it will alter (but not eliminate) a flat fee it charges for early termination of wireless services.

The $175 fee, which is charged to all customers that renege on a one or twoyear service agreement, is designed to reduce customer churn and prevent postpaid subscribers from jumping to other carriers.

Beginning May 25, the fee will be reduced by $5 each month that a customer is under contract. A user who canceled his or her service 16 months into a twoyear contract, for example, would only have to pay $95 in cancellation fees.

This new policy will give greater flexibility to consumers, according to the San Antonio-based company, while continuing to deter subscribers from breaking their contracts on a whim.

Source: www.teleclick.ca/2008/04/attoffersprorateddiscountonearlycancellationfee/

JoiPhone VoIP has just announced some new International Unlimited Calling Plans that offer good value for people who make frequent international calls. Consumers who spend more than $50 per month on international calls should consider one of these plans. They include local phone service, unlimited calling in the USA and unlimited calling to specific international destinations for one low monthly rate. JoiPhone is currently offering 3 unlimited calling plans.

The lowest price plan is only $8.95 per month if you pay for one year. It offers unlimited calling to the USA and 9 countries. These include Argentina, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain and the United Kingdom. The plan is $17.95 per month if you pay monthly which is still a good deal.

The second plan features unlimited calling to the USA and 40 other countries for $14.95 per month on a yearly plan. This plan costs $19.95 per month and a month-to-month basis. ... (more)