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3 Steps to Save When Buying Company Phones

Phones, while necessary to business operations, aren’t cheap. That’s why it’s important to take a certain set of steps so you can save and still get a quality phone that won’t break after a few months or a year.

  1. Determine Your Needs

Consider where your employees will be traveling and the types of customers they will be talking to. Do they really need a front-facing camera or would it be more beneficial for them to have a phone that is known for its durability? Better yet, consider what types of phones your clients use; you will want them to be able to exchange files, contact details, and other information easily.

  1. Research The Options

Before you begin to research your options, it is best to have a desired brand in mind, otherwise the options can be overwhelming. There are many cellphone rating websites out there, and some of the best are www.engadget.com, www.pcmag.com, and www.cnet.com. These websites can help guide you to a mobile device that hits the sweet spot in terms of reliability and tech-savviness.

  1. Negotiate with your Carrier

Often, carriers can provide lower-cost or no-cost devices if you can accurately project device types, when the devices will be needed, and how many. The carriers have wiggle room on End-of-life Devices and Refurbished devices that may not fit for others, but would be the perfect low-cost option for you. Also, consider upgrading the device and extending the agreement and you will likely be able to get subsidized pricing on the device.

 

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iOS 9 Is Here! And It’s Going To Cost You UNLESS YOU TURN THIS FEATURE OFF

With every iOS release by Apple, there is some hesitation that causes users to hang on the older version before switching to the newest version. The reason is bugs. No, not the creepy, crawling kind, but the kind that frustrate users to no end. While no major bugs are coming to the forefront in this update, there is a troubling update that can cost your BIG on your cell phone bill.

The update brought “Wi-Fi Assist” to the front of the cellular conversation. Per SimpleMost,

“When “Wi-Fi Assist” is enabled, your phone will automatically switch over to 4G (cellular coverage) if it thinks that your wi-fi is too slow. If you are on a limited data plan, then that could be bad news as your data could be used very quickly by watching a video or listening to music.”

Luckily, this could-be-expensive feature is easy to find and disable. Here’s a quick how-to:

  1. Open the Settings.
  2. Click on “Cellular”.
  3. Scroll down to “Wi-Fi Assist”.
  4. Toggle the button to turn it off.

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This small adjustment can save your company hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars! If you have questions about saving your company money through the auditing, optimizing, or managing of your wireless services, please click here to contact The Bill Police.

Would You Switch To A Windows Phone?

Let’s be real here… Windows 8 went over like a lead balloon. A turd in a punch bowl. Like a cliché in a blog… Okay, I digress…

With the recent release of Windows 10, many people are anticipating a phone that can keep up with the new and impressive system upgrade. So, when the time comes for that release, before making the decision to upgrade to Windows phones, these are the business benefits that you should consider.

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With a Windows Phone, all you would need is an HDMI connection, a keyboard and a mouse and your phone transforms into a computer. With Windows 10 powering a phone, the experience is cohesive across all platforms, increasing efficiency. Working in Office on your phone plugged into a monitor is exactly the same as it would be if you were using a desktop, instead of a clunky interface that frustrates most users.

And really, who has the time (or energy) to deal with switching back-and-forth all the time?? Going between devices takes time and that’s one resource you don’t have a lot of!

Of course, there may be drawbacks to creating a fully functional Windows phone. Microsoft has stated that “new hardware” is needed to enable this feature across phones and PCs and no current phone that is eligible for a Windows 10 update is able to get this hardware. So this would mean waiting anywhere from one to two years before a phone with this capability is introduced to the market.

Regardless of the negative points, if Microsoft can make this work, companies will be in a position that will set them apart from their competition. They will be combining two industries and will have cracked the smartphone/PC divide by streamlining the experience and thus reaping monetary rewards and undeniable market position.

 

Would you use a Windows Phone in your workplace? Let us know in the comments below!

 

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Two Ways to Avoid Data Overages on an iPhone

Cell phones. They will capture your attention and set your wallet on fire if you let them. So, what are some of the ways that you can prevent the latter? See my explanations below:

Different phones have different apps, tools, and settings that make it difficult to know how to save data on each one. So, we have gathered a few tips for you and your employees on how to avoid going over your limit when using an iPhone:

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Change your settings

Below the Mobile Data Usage counters in Settings > Mobile is a list of apps that use mobile data. These are all enabled automatically, but you can stop certain apps from using large amounts of data by toggling them on or off here.

* Note: By doing this, you will be able to use Wi-Fi when available, but when it is out of range, users will not be able to use data.

Disable Cellular Data

This is a rather extreme solution, but you can head to the Cellular screen and toggle the Cellular Data switch at the top to off position. You won’t be able to use cellular data again until you re-enable it. This is a good solution if you need to use cellular data only rarely, or if you’re nearing the end of the month and want to avoid costly overage charges.

If you want to be extremely blunt about your employees’ data usage, this is the best route. However, be prepared for a ticked-off worker or two (it will probably be the ones who watch cat videos all day anyway).

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Wireless Healthcare Updates!

Stop the Bleeding

 

 

If you are part of a Healthcare company and manage many mobile devices, you know what a pain this can be. Not to mention the dynamic nature of the culture and the heavy turnover of caregivers, it sure is one herculean task!

Recently, there have been updates in the Purchasing Vehicles for healthcare companies, mostly good, but some not so much. As the manager of your company’s wireless communications, these are updates that you NEED to be familiar with. Just what you need on top of everything else, to sort out wireless pricing options.

We can help! We have the insider’s view on how best to navigate these options, choose the best one for your company and save money in the end.

Here’s what we can offer you:

We have special knowledge about the recent changes in the pricing models and updates in Purchasing Vehicles that can save you both time and money on your wireless process.

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