BellSouth is the latest phone company to get into the flat fee unlimited long distance business.

The company announced Monday a one-price plan that includes a wide variety of additional services. The price ranges between $54.99 and $59.99 and is available effective today.

MCI also offers unlimited calling for a set price under its Neighborhood plan.

BellSouth’s Unlimited Answers service includes a one-bill option for local, long distance and wireless calling. Other features include caller ID, call waiting, call block and three-way calling.

BellSouth: www.bellsouth.com