What You Need to Know About the Rising Cost of Mobility
Mobile expense will soon outpace wireline expense!
A recent AOTMP report “Assessing Hard Dollar Savings with TEM” points out that within 5 years, wireless/mobile expense will represent a larger portion of monthly telecom spend than wireline.
While that may not be particularly surprising, the report also notes the following:
An estimated 53% of savings on mobile spend can be attained through optimization.
The infiltration of smartphones and tablets, along with the implementation of WiFi and M2M technology platforms, is putting mobile on the fast track for rising costs. If optimization actions can result in 53% savings, IT/Telecom professionals should begin taking action now.
Key areas that can positively impact mobile savings include:
- Disconnect under-utilized devices
- Maintain accurate inventory of mobile devices and services
- Adjust mobile rate plans (consider pooled versus individual plans)
- Mobile phone recycling
The chart below, courtesy of AOTMP, illustrates the impact optimization has on mobile spend.
Potential Mobile Wireless Savings!
Notice the further savings impact when invoice audits and contract negotiations are added. Clearly, all processes work together to reach the level of savings necessary to keep a fiscally healthy balance between services and cost.
TTI’s WinBill® and WinCall® work in tandem to provide visibility and organization of all components of your communications network. Today, wireline costs continue to outrank wireless — but that won’t last long. Bringing both WinBill and WinCall to the table covers all aspects on a single platform.
The team at TTI is experienced at helping IT/Telecom managers optimize their networks to realize 53% or higher savings on mobile (and wireline) spend.