Mobile data has become an essential resource for all types of businesses. From the smallest start-ups to the largest multinational conglomerates, it would be practically impossible to conduct operations efficiently without seamless access to fast and reliable mobile data.
Even so, it is not uncommon for UK businesses to encounter issues when it comes to monitoring their data usage effectively. Mainstream mobile service providers often fail to provide clear insights into data usage, often leading to additional costs, penalties and communication disruptions.
The Hidden Dangers of Excessive Data Usage
While not always the case, some service providers approach data usage as an automated background task, leaving customers unaware of their actual usage until they receive the final bill. For businesses relying on collective pools of data, this lack of real-time information can be especially challenging.
Far from a minor inconvenience, the consequences of not having real-time insights into data usage can be severe. Businesses that exceed their data limits may be hit with overage charges or an elevated per-MB rate that results in spiralling costs.
Worse still, providers sometimes suspend or throttle their data services automatically upon reaching agreed limits, causing communication breakdowns and affecting essential operations. This is something that could have even more extensive financial implications than the additional costs of excess data.
Data-Intensive Business Tasks
As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, even the most basic business tasks are consuming more mobile data than ever before. Even when you are not using your device directly for a business-related task, it could still be consuming more data than you realise.
A few examples to put the idea into context:
- Video Conferencing: A 30-minute video conference call at a fairly standard resolution can easily use up to 1 GB of data.
- Cloud-Based File Sharing: Uploading or downloading large files to/from the cloud can consume 100 MB or more per file.
- Email Attachments: Sending or receiving multiple attachments daily can quickly add up to several GBs per month.
- Mobile Hotspot Usage: Enabling a mobile hotspot for remote work or internet sharing can use several GBs per hour.
- App Updates: Automatic updates on mobile devices can silently consume significant quantities of data, particularly for businesses with numerous devices.
In each of the above instances, simply curbing such activities to save data is not an option. But as it can be difficult for businesses to know where they stand with mainstream mobile agreements, it’s natural for firms to carry ongoing concerns regarding their business-wide data usage.
The RoamingExpert Solution
At RoamingExpert, we specialise in dynamic, 100% bespoke voice and data roaming agreements for UK businesses. We understand the importance of clear communication and accurate insights, both of which form the core of the services we provide.
To us, keeping our clients firmly in the loop regarding their data usage is always a top priority. We’re here to help you make strategic and informed decisions for the benefit of your business, ensuring you get the coverage you need at an unbeatable price.
Just a few of the benefits of choosing RoamingExpert include the following:
- Continuous Monitoring and Notifications: We monitor data usage continuously and send notifications at 50%, 75% and 90% usage, ensuring our clients stay ahead of their data limits, without having to worry about overspending or being cut off.
- User-Friendly Centralised Dashboard: Each client gains access to our user-friendly centralised dashboard, empowering them to precisely monitor their data usage. This level of visibility allows for informed decision-making and proactive management of data requirements.
- Cost Control and Savings: Our bespoke agreements enable all types of businesses to optimise their data usage, ensuring they are not paying for unused or unnecessary data. This feature enables significant cost savings, especially for companies with varying data needs.
- Enhanced Productivity: By providing visibility and control over data usage, RoamingExpert allows businesses to focus on productivity rather than worrying about data limitations. This translates into improved collaboration, enhanced customer service and uninterrupted operations.
For more information on any of the above or to learn more about how our bespoke mobile agreements could benefit your business, contact a member of the team at RoamingExpert today.
