Category Archives: Telecom Billing

How Does Cramming Impact Your Phone Bill?

It was reported earlier this year that the FCC and CFPB ordered both Verizon Wireless and Sprint Corporation to pay $68 million to settle investigations of cramming charges. It is clear mobile phone companies are participating in unethical behavior and … Continue reading →

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7 Free Apps to Manage Business Finances

When it comes to grooming a small business to become the next multinational corporation, every penny counts. Business owners not only look for cost-effective ways to run their business, but also to track recurring expenses and project costs into the … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Telecom Charge Your Business Overlooks

Phone bill management is no easy task. Many businesses attempt to take telecom auditing roles upon themselves before quickly realizing the onslaught of electronic and paper bills combined with varying plans, mystery charges and different departments with different needs create … Continue reading →

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Understanding and Preventing Late Fees

We’ve all been there before – receiving a telecom bill that is much more than expected due to an unfortunate late fee. Whether from forgetfulness or financial circumstances, not paying a bill on time carries with it many consequences. That … Continue reading →

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Reevaluating Your Business’s Wireless Plan

In today’s hectic business world, many companies are choosing to go wireless. Cutting the cord to landlines and strapped monitors is proving to be beneficial for several reasons, including convenience, ease of access, immediate communication, and more. However, it is … Continue reading →

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‘Traffic Pumping’ Schemes Cost Millions in Artificially Generated Rural Carrier Access Fees

It won’t show up on a phone bill audit, but a slice of the money that you and your organization budget for telecom expenses could very well be going to subsidize other people’s free teleconferences, “adult chat” conversations or other … Continue reading →

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How to Cut the High Costs of International Roaming

Maintaining communication while doing business internationally is vital, but the cost of using voice and data services on your phone while outside the U.S. can be astronomical. Tales abound of travelers returning from overseas, or even just from a trip … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Costs of Telecom Services

In business, what you don’t know certainly can hurt you. That’s especially true when you’re paying for telecommunications services. The billing practices and patterns of the telecom carriers could put a significant but avoidable extra financial hit on your organization … Continue reading →

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Telecom Management: Getting a Grip on a Top Line-Item Expense

Telecommunications has evolved into such a crucial and indispensable part of business infrastructure that it’s typically among the five largest line items in a company’s budget today. For many businesses, total telecom spending even rose significantly during periods when unit … Continue reading →

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Negotiating Favorable Telecom Contracts Is Key to Reduced Costs and Good Service

A telecommunications audit at any business or organization will typically find significant savings and potential savings. From overbilling and other invoicing mistakes to the discovery of unused services that can be eliminated altogether, a thorough telecom audit can recover thousands … Continue reading →

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