Businesses ‘could save money on mobile bills’

Consumers and business operators who are looking for the best communications solutions might be interested by one expert’s suggestion that mobile phone spending has overtaken fixed-line deals.

According to Peter Readman, director of ttMobiles, mobile communications have become crucial to many organisations.

He observed: "Mobile phone spending is now outstripping traditional, fixed-line expenditure, with some corporations dropping fixed-line desk phones altogether."

Mr Readman went on to add that it might be a good idea to "consolidate all your phones into one deal" and "find a supplier who can be trusted to offer good advice and backup".

What’s more, he claimed that approximately 20 per cent of big companies spend more than double their IT budget on telecommunications.

For businesses looking for the best solutions for their needs, a Voice over Internet Protocol service through the company’s own network – or a service such as Skype – could prove to be a cost-effective strategy.

Specifically, such an approach can represent great value for money if companies are willing to invest in the relevant infrastructure.

The remarks follow news from ttMobiles that outlined the average amount that businesses spend on their communications.

It showed that a typical company mobile phone bill includes £1 out of every £3 spent on personal phone calls.

As a result, the study suggested that more than £1 billion is lost per year because of unnecessary expenditure.

Therefore, now could be a good time for consumers and enterprises to consider switching to a more favourable telecommunications provider.