Category Archives: Telecom Billing

“DON’T Put It on My Bill!”: ‘Cramming’ Sticks Telecom Users With Fraudulent Charges

Ever seen a mysterious charge on your phone bill for a service that you don’t remember ordering? You wouldn’t be the only one. Each year, 15 to 20 million U.S. households find unauthorized telecom charges on their landline, wireless or … Continue reading →

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Telecom Costs Could Be the Gentlest Cut for Schools and Governments

According to the non-profit Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, 42 out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia have projected revenue shortfalls for the 2012 fiscal year. The CBPP also reports that 23 states have made identifiable … Continue reading →

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Is Your Current Wireless Plan Really the Best Choice for Your Company?

One business information expert has called cell phones one of the top five business tools today. Not coincidentally, another study showed that telecommunications costs – including wireless charges – are now among the top five line item expenses for a … Continue reading →

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Time Really Is Money: Telecom Invoice Late Fees

Paying a vendor and getting nothing of value in return makes no business sense, but that’s essentially what your enterprise is doing every time it’s forced to remit a late payment fee to a telecommunications company. Like banks today, telecom … Continue reading →

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Understanding and Untangling Telecommunications Tariffs

Telecom providers pitching their services to your business would probably point out all the ways in which they can enhance your company’s ability to communicate. The telecom carriers themselves, however, are not necessarily such good communicators when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Are Your Telecom Carriers Looking Out for You?

Your enterprise has to keep an eye on the bottom line. After all, private companies exist to make a profit. Even non-profits and government entities have to control expenses carefully in order to make the most of limited resources. Good … Continue reading →

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AT&T Sued on Behalf of iPhone and iPad Users for Alleged Data Services Overcharges

A class-action lawsuit filed in federal court earlier this year accuses AT&T of overcharging customers for data usage on iPhones and iPads subscribed to the AT&T wireless network. A telecom billing consultant firm hired by the plaintiff’s attorneys says it … Continue reading →

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Good Phone Bill Management Protects Against Higher Telecom Charges from Slamming

The range of telecommunications choices for businesses and individuals has exploded over the last 25 years or so. Having more choices is generally a good thing – just ask anyone who telephone service and equipment were provided by THE one … Continue reading →

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