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Advanced Telecom Auditing Techniques
Posted on January 31st, 2008
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Tips for Saving Money on Local Phone Service
Posted on January 30th, 2008
by admin in Local Phone
The following tips will help you reduce costs in the local phone service area.
First, become familiar with the seven areas for cost savings on local bills. They include:
Billing Errors
Unclaimed Exemptions
Over provisioning
Sub-Optimum Rates
Sub-Optimum Vendors/Facilities
Abuse
Fraud
1) Local services are the least likely to be monitored. Be sure you check each of the seven areas when reviewing your bills.
2) [...]
Understanding Taxes on Your Phone Bills
Posted on January 29th, 2008
Unfortunately the subject of taxes as it applies to your telecom bills is broad enough to warrant a lengthy discussion.
Let’s take a close look at the regulated and non-regulated charges to your bills.
The charges for local telecommunications services include both regulated and non-regulated types. Taxes are assessed on both. You can find most of these [...]
Save Money: Know Your Local Phone Service Options
Posted on January 29th, 2008
by admin in Local Phone
Knowing available options and choosing service types that fit your business needs [...]
How to Establish a Wireless Phone Policy for Your Company
Posted on January 29th, 2008
Do you have a wireless policy for your company? [...]
PBX Security: Understanding the Real Threats to Your PBX
Posted on January 29th, 2008
Is your PBX safe and secure?
That [...]
7 Key Areas for Succesful Telecom Contract Negotiation
Posted on January 29th, 2008
by admin in Telecom Contracts
How to Choose a Telecom Consultant - Part 2
Posted on January 29th, 2008
by admin in Telecom Consulting
Six Steps to Follow When Selecting a Telecommunications Consultant
Step 1. Articulate Your Concerns
You may not be able to define the exact problem. (In fact, you may engage a consultant to do just that!) But there are always tell-tale signs of [...]
How to Choose a Telecom Consultant - Part 1
Posted on January 29th, 2008
by admin in Telecom Consulting
The task of selecting a telecommunications consultant can be daunting at best. We’ve put together this comprehensive step-by-step guide [...]
What is a Customer Service Record (or CSR)?
Posted on January 28th, 2008
by admin in Local Phone
No telecommunications audit or cost-reduction study is complete without a thorough review of local service records - commonly referred to as the “Customer Service Record” or “CSR”.
While a simple review of telecom bills can reveal cost-saving savings opportunities, Customer Service Records contain very specific information and data. Most suppliers will release a copy of a [...]
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