We are all looking to reduce costs without compromising on quality. Telecommunications are one of the fixed costs that a company cannot avoid. More important and perhaps more complex than ever; many organizations will adopt a hybrid working approach after mandatory teleworking. Alternating between working from home and the office means using telecoms products differently. Let's take a look at how you can save money on telecoms.
ERA shares your thoughts on pricing plans...
As an individual; it is often difficult to navigate through all the different pricing plans offered by telecom operators. The same is true for businesses: the plan they choose is not always the most advantageous. It may be that this choice was made several years ago; that the contract has remained unchanged since then; and that current telecom usage is no longer relevant. The result is the same: you are paying too much.
...but also at the level of each employee
In some cases; there is little to be gained by revising tariff plans. Often; the differences between plans are relatively limited; but it is possible to see what you can optimise at the user level:
- Does the employee's usage match the device and tariff plan chosen? Heavy users are not necessarily senior managers; but sometimes...
- To what extent does the end user work in a hybrid manner? Do they often work from home; on the move; or mainly in the office with a landline? These aspects influence consumption peaks and play a role in the final decision.
- Calls and text messages are generally unlimited; but the amount of data included is usually a determining factor in the price. Normal use of the internet and email has little impact; but video calls; streaming services and updates can quickly eat into your data allowance and your budget. For example; check your smartphone settings to ensure that operating system and application updates are only performed via Wi-Fi.
Do all users know; for example; that international calls are subject to different rates? We are thinking in particular of Switzerland; Andorra and Monaco; but also the United Kingdom since Brexit. If in doubt; it is better to call via VoIP or WhatsApp.
No need to pore over B2B pricing plans yourself; our ERA Group will do it for you! We work completely independently and examine all the solutions that are suitable for your business.
