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For most businesses, the ability for clients and employees to reach you anywhere at anytime makes the selection of the right business phones a priority. This includes the phone system installed in the office and the company cell phone plan.

LoveToKnow Business Helps You Analyze Cost vs. Quality

In order to curb your overhead costs, you may be tempted to choose the business phone plan that is the least expensive, but before you do, consider this question: How much money is lost when your phone service is down or you take your cell phone out of the coverage area? If you are like many business operators, the dollars can add up to much more than you may have saved by going with the least expensive plan. For this reason, it is important to carefully research your business phone options before signing a contract.

Ask some of the following questions first:

• What are the roaming charges for a cell phone?
• What is the cell phone coverage area?
• What sort of technical support is available for the in-office phone system? What are the hours of operation for technical support?
• What sort of guarantees do you offer?
• Do you offer a warranty on the equipment?
• If technical support is not free, what are the charges?
• Will the system you are trying to sell me expand as my company grows?
• How long is the contract?

Internet Phone Service

While you are investigating your business phone options, don't forget to check out the Internet phone service plans that are now available. Depending on the reliability of your Internet provider, you may be able to get both high-quality service and a reasonable fee for phone service right through your DSL or cable modem.

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