Seven years is a long time in business. It’s even longer in technology. Before committing your business to a lengthy telecom agreement, consider how much could change before the contract ends.
Where Will Your Business Be in Seven Years?
You might have 20 employees today. In seven years, you could have 50.
You could move office, open another location, change how your employees work or adopt completely different technology.
Yet if your telecom contract lasts seven years, the agreement you sign today could still be determining your options years into the future.
Long Contracts Can Limit Your Options
A long agreement isn’t automatically a bad agreement. The important thing is understanding what you’re committing to and whether the contract gives you enough flexibility.
Ask what happens if you move premises, reduce employee numbers, need additional services or want to adopt newer technology.
Most importantly, find out what it would cost to leave if the service no longer meets your requirements.
Look at the Total Commitment
Don’t judge a contract purely by its monthly payment.
Multiply that payment across the entire contract period and consider any price increases, equipment charges and additional services.
A slightly lower monthly cost can look very different when you’re committed to paying it for seven years.
Flexibility Has Value
Blucom believes telecom services should be able to change as your business changes.
Before signing any long-term agreement, understand the contract length, exit terms, price increases and what happens if your requirements change.
About to Sign or Renew a Telecom Contract?
Talk to Blucom first and compare your options before making a long-term commitment.