Buying Services Through an Agent
Years ago, when you wanted to take a trip, you would call each airline to compare flights and rates. Today, most people go to sites like Expedia and Travelocity to save time and get the best deal. Buying telecom through a telecom agent is the same concept: you have an ability to see multiple options side by side, the service itself is still provided by the carriers, and you only have to meet with one rep instead of sitting through multiple meetings.
- Using an agent to buy services does NOT cost you anything and access to discounts and promos is EXACTLY same
- Using an agent is like having a highly experienced telecom consulting team work for you AT NO COST – carriers pay agents to augment their sales and support resources
Here is a comparison between buying telecom directly and via an Agent
| Direct Rep | Agent |
| Contact each carrier separately | Instant access to 100+ carriers |
| Multiple formats, line items, products | Side-by-Side comparison |
| Guess on getting the best deal | Get best promos and discounts |
| Multiple vendor meetings | One meeting, multiple vendors compared |
| Timeline based on rep's quota | Timeline based on your needs |
| Re-assigned to new rep every six months | Same account manager for life |
| One provider if want one point of contact | Best products from multiple carriers, one POC |
| Coordinate install yourself | PM to manage implementation at no cost |
Exact Same Cost |
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