Frequently, when talking to a client for the first time, they express the opinion that the phone company is their only option for cheap telecom internet services. Basically, they believe that any other telecom company approaching them is only going to add to the cost of their services. In fact, this belief is the number […]
There’s long been a debate on whether the Universal Service Fund fee is a government-mandated surcharge or just another surcharge tacked onto your phone bill. The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established to assure access to telecommunication services for schools, libraries and other similar organizations. Every carrier is required to pay a percentage of the […]
If you think your business phone bill is high, check out how costly some of the most expensive phone calls and equipment can be. In 2001, the state of Idaho completed a study on collect calling from Idaho and other state prisons. They determined that the average inmate completes 10 calls per month and the […]
One of the reasons customers are hesitant about working with a telecom agent is that they feel they’re middlemen that drive up the cost of the services they sell. This belief is 100% inaccurate. Almost every provider has an agent channel. An agent channel is separate division that services independent agents and telecom consultants […]
CenturyLink announced that the Savvis Alliances Master agent program will merge with the their Channel Alliance program in the second quarter of 2012. “During the past year, we have focused on how to harmonize our business customer channel programs. We are now ready to build an organizational structure that will provide a seamless, partner-driven […]
CarrierBid has become the chief sponsor of Technology Volunteers. Technology Volunteers is a group of skilled technicians willing to donate their time and expertise to help charitable organizations. Technology Volunteers could help your charity with phone systems, computer networks, websites, apps, technology training, cabling and wiring.