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Cost Efficiency Assessment
ERATE Evaluation
C3 Telecom, Inc.USAC # 16068591
C3 Cares about Education . . .
We are Your Funding and $avings Advocate.
Telecommunications
Key Benefits
Evaluation of ERATE
application eligibility.
Review and evaluate existing
contracts for ERATE funding.
Simple Easy
Savings Identified
Client Educated on their Telecom Services.
Creates Greater Telecom Network
Efficiency & Redundancy
+
Monthly Monitoring
by C3 to ensure
Savings for 18
Continuous Months
Fees based on ONLY
Confirmed Approved Savings.
MOST TELECOMMUNICATIONS BILLS ARE A MODEL OF COMPLEXITY.
The longer the billing is and more line items it contains; the more likely it is that expenses and errors go unnoticed.
Voice, Data & ERATE Assessment
Inventory / Billing
Analysis
Detailed Report(s) of all Types of Facilities & Rates
Utilization Reports / Traffic Study Results including
Usage & Rates
MAP
Colored Network Schematic
Single Point of Reference
Recommendations
Billing Errors & Refunds
Simple Savings Averaging 35% Reduction
ERATE Application Eligibility
Assessment Overview
Billing Pre-Audit
Itemization Process:
CO Connection
Trunk Lines
POTS LinesUsage Discounts
Usage Charges /
Rates
Equipment Charges
Directory Advertising
Erroneous Fee’s / 3rd
Party Billers
Main Account Number
Sub-Account Number
Circuit ID’sCircuit Type
Date Installed
Circuit Cost
Circuit Discounts
Service Address
Audit Process
Functionality / Operation of Current Services
Calling Plans & Usage
Traffic Studies / Utilization Reports
PBX Trunk Group & Call Routing
PBX Inventory
Contract Evaluation
C3 analyzes the criteria below:
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C3 Provides a Digital Schematic of ALL Services including Utilization Study Results:
MAP System
Switched Inbound Toll Free:
Billed by Qwest LD Acct 555555TF # 800-555-5555 RTN 813-555-5555 - 737.12 Mins $36.65
TF # 800-555-5555 RTN 813-555-5555 - 303.30 Mins $14.41
Breakdown of Rates :Interstate: 4.15 cpmIntralata: 5.07 cpm
Intrastate: 5.05 cpmInbound DID’s @ $20/mth
813-470-5000 thru 5099
Switched Outbound Usage:
Billed by Verizon BTN 813-555-5555Local: FREELocal EXTENDED calling: $83.80 (average of 7.4cpm)406 Calls @ $.04 per call = $16.24PLUS 1126 Minutes @ $.06 = $67.56 Directory Assistance: 1 Request @ $1.50
Billed by Qwest LD Acct 666666Long Distance: 4879.46 minutes $237.83 Breakdown of Rates: Interstate: 4.14 cpm Intralata: 5.10 cpm Intrastate: 5.06 cpm
1 PRI @ $537.653 Yr Term Expiring 2/27/2010
Call Fwd $6.50Call Fwd Mulipath $6.25
813-555-5555
1 POTS @ $38.933 Yr Term Expiring 8/20/2012
Features:ECF $10
Add Directory Listing $4.00
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Verizon Acct 813-555-5555
Cogent Acct 813-555-5555
Color Key: POTS:
PRI:
Internet:
Telecommunications MAP Prepared By: C3 Telecom, Inc.
Evaluation Process
Savings Evaluati
on
Are the Services Current? Will an
upgrade prove Cost Effective?
Are the Services Utilized to their
Full Potential?
Are There Alternative
Cost Effective Services /
Plans Available?
Elimination of Waste & Consolidation of Unused Services
Sub-Account
Fee Consolidati
on
PBX Truck Group
Least Cost Routing
Implementation
Can a New Contract Be Implement
ed for Greater Savings?
The objective of the evaluation process is to
identify logical, alternative cost
reducing solutions,eliminating
waste andcreating greater, more efficient use of services.
Evaluation Process
Refunds &
Credits Evaluati
on
Are the Rates & Services Billing as
per Signed Contracts?
Are there Duplicate Billings?
Are rates billing as
per Tariff?
Are the Non-
Contracted Services
Billing Correctly?
Are all Services
Billed Installed at Clients Location?
Verify proper
pricing of surcharges, taxes & hidden fees.
The objective of the Refund & Credit Process
is to identify areas of contractual
discrepanciesand billing errors for
immediate correction
SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
All public schools, K-12• All nonprofit K-12
private and parochial schools with
endowments not exceeding $50 million
LIBRARIES AND LIBRARY CONSORTIA
• All public libraries• Many private, not-for-
profit libraries accessible to the public
USAC – ERATE
HOW DOES E-RATE WORK?• Schools and libraries can apply each year for reimbursements up to 90% on the cost of telecommunications and other
services. • The program is capped at $2.25 billion per program year, indexed to inflation each year.
WHAT SERVICES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING?• Telecommunications services such as local and long distance services, 800 services, and cellular service• Basic conduit Internet access, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and other data services
▪ SIMPLE DEFINED RECOMMENDATIONS Client has FULL control.
▪ Approved Solutions Implemented and Managed by C3.
▪ Contingency Consultation:▪ Fees based on ONLY confirmed approved savings.
▪ Monthly Savings Averaging 35%
▪ 18 Months FREE Billing Monitoring
▪ No Risk
Guaranteed!
Voice & Data Assessment Benefits
▪ 30 Head Start Schools, Community Action Centers & Meal Sites
▪ 2012 Annual Cost Savings Reduction $78,155
▪ One-Time Refunds and ERATE Credits $178,264 Projected Continuous Savings - 3 Year Average $234,465
▪ 5 Health Clinics▪ 2013 Annual Cost Savings Reduction $51,041
▪ One-time Refunds and Tax Credits $12,129
▪ Projected Continuous Savings – 3 Year Average $153,123
Tampa Family Health Centers
▪ 12 Health Clinics
▪ 2013 Annual Cost Savings Reduction $38,132
▪ One-Time Refunds and Tax Credits $26,786
– Projected Continuous Savings – 3 Year Average $114,396
Voice & Data Assessment Client Studies
▪ Contingency Agreement:– Outline of C3’s fee structure.
▪ Letter of Authorization:– Permitting C3 access to review billings
▪ Billing & Carrier Contracts:– Voice & Data Wireline:
▪ Online Access and/or one (1) months copies.– Cellular:
▪ Online Access and/or three (3) months copies.
Project Requirements
888-645-6443 info@c3tele.com
CONNECT WITH C3 TELECOM… SAVINGS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE
All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my mother.
-Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865President, USA
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