Mobile: How to choose the best plan for your business

Choose an appropriate plan mobile phone Not an easy task for a company. Dealing with new costs always requires patience and strategy. In Brazil, for example, the cost of a cell phone minute is the most expensive in the world, according to the UN’s International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Already neighboring Argentina takes second place in the ranking, which takes into account calls between different operators.

Regardless of the country in which the company is located, if there is no rational decision about which company to choose, the mobile phone charges They will always be variable costs affecting the company’s cash flow forecast.

Even if the offers of the mobile phone manufacturers are diverse and the ‘Facilities’ offered by very tempting operators, it is necessary to take this into account real needs of the company in terms of communication.

Handy: much more than the tariff

There is no doubt that the tariff should be the first element analyzed before joining a business phone plan. But other points are just as important as the price. What is the use of paying for the cheapest minute if the operator does not offer any goods cover?

To know what other factors to consider, think about the future, imagine all scenarios that can be designed. Follow along and see what the key points are when hiring the service.

What to evaluate when choosing the plan

Price

The question of price contains more than one variable. In general, the value of the minute counts a lot with the same operator. But look at the phone bill for the last three months and see if you’re more connected to yours operator or with several other carriers.

If you do not know which numbers belong to other operators, there are free apps that can reveal that. Then analyze what is the value given out with those calls and see if it’s appropriate.

Rate frequent trips

Do you and your employees travel a lot to distant regions? Then check the calling package for other regions of your country. In your case, rate the International Tariffs in addition. Check whether it is advantageous to buy a data package for these situations.

Replace the data packet with calls …

have a smart phone with internet all the time is useful. But check the need. Do your employees spend most of their time in the office? If the answer is yes, eliminate the cost of a data plan and invest more in calls.

… or the other way around

The reverse analysis is also valid. If employees spend most of their time traveling, it is better to invest in a data package and reduce the time calling plan. Free chat apps are already used by many people.

Check the schedules

Sometimes operators offer excellent prices, but at night. If your business operates during business hours, this package will no longer serve you. Pay attention to the details.

Plan the number of devices

Maybe the operator offers one large number of devices to cover all employees. But each user incurs additional costs. Employees with bureaucratic tasks who spend all day in the office need to get into the plan? Evaluate well.

Now that you know what to look out for when hiring a cell phone plan, examine the options that each operator offers and the most suitable choice for your business.