Reducing Your Telephone Costs
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Reducing Your Telephone Costs
Overview
Reducing costs effectively means identifying the most significant expenses and focusing on those areas. For instance, a 25% reduction on a £60,000 telecom bill is more impactful than a 50% cut on a £4,500 vending machine expense.
Key Strategies to Lower Your Phone Bills
Contract Length
Signing long-term contracts (1-3 years) often benefits telecom companies more than consumers. These agreements can lock you into rates, preventing you from taking advantage of lower-cost providers. Be mindful of notice periods and designate someone in your organization to manage renewals and renegotiations.
Expert Assistance
Consider hiring a telecom expert who can focus on reducing costs efficiently. Their expertise and motivation can lead to real savings without stretching your team thin.
Ongoing Monitoring
Regularly assess your savings to ensure they are maintained beyond the initial period. Providers may raise rates or lower service quality over time, so continuous monitoring is crucial.
Mobile Calls
Mobile calls make up a substantial portion of telecom expenses, accounting for over 50% of monthly bills in the UK. However, competition and regulatory tariff reductions are driving prices down, offering opportunities for savings.
Understand Charges and Rounding
Be aware of minimum call charges and rounding practices. For instance, a 20-second local call may cost twice the advertised rate due to minimum fees. Moreover, with many business calls under two minutes, rounding up can significantly increase costs.
Capped Calls
Capped call tariffs can lead to higher expenses for calls under two minutes due to setup charges and per-minute rates. Evaluate whether a standard per-minute tariff would be more economical for your business.
Line Rental
Line rental costs can often be reduced by 10% to 25%. Consider negotiating with your provider or exploring alternative options.
Reducing Costs for 0870 Numbers
Calls to 0870 numbers can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize these costs:
1. Request the company’s local number for international calls.
2. Use caller display to capture their actual number.
3. Search BT’s online directory or the company’s website for alternative numbers.
4. Visit saynoto0870.com for a comprehensive list of alternative numbers.
By implementing these strategies, you can achieve significant savings on your telephone expenses, optimizing your spending without compromising on essential services.
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