Running a successful contracting or service business means keeping your team connected without breaking the bank. Here are five proven strategies to slash your company's cellular costs while maintaining reliable service for your workforce.

1. Audit Your Current Usage Patterns

Most businesses overpay by subscribing to unlimited plans they don't fully utilize. Review your last three months of cellular bills. Track how much data, voice, and text your team actually uses versus what you're paying for. A roofing company with 10 employees recently discovered they were paying for unlimited data when their crew rarely exceeded 8GB per line monthly. Use our secure bill review portal to see what you can save.

2. Consider Business-Focused Carriers

Specialized business cellular providers like PureTalk Business offer plans tailored for small service companies. Their network runs on the same infrastructure as major carriers but eliminates unnecessary fees and features. An HVAC company in Texas switched to PureTalk Business and cut their monthly bill by 47% while maintaining the same service as the nation’s largest cellular network.

3. Pool Your Data Resources

Instead of individual plans, opt for shared data pools across your team. PureTalk Business's pooled plans let high-data users balance out low-data users, optimizing costs across your workforce. A plumbing company saved $3,600 annually by switching from individual to pooled data plans for their 15-person team.



4. Skip the Hardware Upgrades

Major carriers often bundle expensive device upgrades into their plans. Instead, consider bringing your existing devices to a carrier like PureTalk Business. A landscaping company saved $8,000 by keeping their current phones and tablets when switching carriers, without sacrificing service quality.

5. Eliminate Hidden Fees

Traditional carriers pad bills with activation fees, admin charges, and line access fees. Business-focused carriers typically offer transparent pricing. For example, PureTalk Business includes taxes and fees in their advertised rates, helping companies budget accurately and avoid surprise charges.

By implementing these strategies, service businesses can typically reduce their cellular costs by 30-50% while maintaining the reliable connection their teams need. Contact a cellular solutions expert to evaluate your potential savings today.