What Businesses Could Benefit
from a Telephone Audit?

Any organization or company whose monthly phone bill for basic service is $750 or higher is probably paying for some errors. In addition there are probably cost saving measures that can be utilized to help lower these expenses.

The larger the bill, the more likely it can be lowered.

Below is a list of companies or organizations that could benefit greatly from a telephone audit.

  • Hotels
  • Hospitals
  • Airports
  • Law Firms
  • Real Estate Agencies
  • Government Entities
  • Universities
  • School Districts
  • Utilities
  • Tax Exempt Organizations
  • Many Others

Below is a list a questions to determine if you are likely to have errors in your bill.


  • Have you moved offices around within your company in the last year?
  • Has your company moved, changed locations, or added or eliminated locations in a multi-site business?
  • Is your local telephone service more than $750 each month?
  • Would you like to know if there are ways you could lower costs and save money without affecting the service you are now receiving?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could benefit by having a telecommunications audit done by Hanks Associates.


  • Do you have someone on your staff who can read USOC (Universal Service Order Code)?
  • Do you have someone on your staff who can identify and account for each charge on your bills?
  • Do you have someone on your staff who can verify accurate tariff charges?
  • Can you identify areas that may have been oversold to you by your local exchange carrier's business rep?
If you answered "no" to any of these questions, you could benefit by having a telecommunications audit done by Hanks Associates.

If you would like to find out if you are paying more than you need to for telecommunications costs, contact Hanks Associates to discuss an audit.

Hanks Associates
hanks@rightfield.com