This is a savings calculator we implemented during my time at Virgin Mobile. I worked with our product owner and vendor Whistleout to create a new custom UI based on these core features:
Savings Calculator
Data Comparison
Match against unlimited data or closest match with competitors.
Order of comparison list
The design calls for a one on one comparison between one of our phones and one competitor phones. VMU always on top. The order of the dropdown choices will be least to highest
Resellers
Include true service providers only. No resellers. List includes: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Cricket, Tmobile, Metro PCS, Tracfone.
Total Cost over 24 months
Includes price and all applicable discounts, including deals
Deal Prices
Full disclosure of pricing. So apples to apples price including all discounts
Upfront Phone Price and alternative payments
If a competitor installment plan is shown, then ours via Bill Me Later should be shown as well.
Voice Comparison
If a competitor doesn’t have unlimited minutes Match to highest applicable minutes available.
Message Comparison
Match against unlimited or closest match to unlimited messaging
Actual Full Speed Data Amount
Do not put emphasis on the throttling at 2.5 GBs. Data to data comparison only
Exclude if VMU isn't better choice?
Full disclosure. Show all.
Comparison Period
24 months comparison is the default for now. Will consider additional periods for future upgrades.
Mobile Hotspot Included in Data
Include checkbox to compare with Mobile Hotspot
