Local phone competition can bring prices down, but choosing the right local service plan for your home phone may not be as easy as it seems. You might find yourself spending more if you choose the wrong service or end up paying for services you don't use or didn't order. New options, such as Internet based telephone service, or relying totally on a wireless phone, come with their own costs and risks.
Here are some practical tips when shopping for local phone service, long distance plans, wireless phones, and new services such as voice over the Internet (VoIP).
