[asterisk-biz] transfer of a USA tollfree number needed

[Bill Michaelson]

Robert Wolpov wrote:
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> 2 questions:
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> Why do you like the fixed price for inbound service even though, as 
> you say, the fixed fee is typically higher than what it would be on a 
> per minute basis?
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For the same reason people buy insurance.  Risk management, or put less 
dramatically, predictability.  It doesn't have to be logical.  But 
knowing I have unlimited service for a fixed cost is attractive.
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> What would the alternative service plan look like that you are suggesting?
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There are more possibilities than I can list.

Lower per minute costs.  Doesn't have to be lowest, but double what some 
competition charges sure gets my attention, especially when combined 
with 1 minute increments.  I hate to get whacked for a minute when it's 
really 10 seconds, because that's really a 400% markup on that 10 
seconds.  Combine that with a twice-as-high rate, and I'm paying 10 
times what I could be for the 10 seconds!  Sure, I know I'm not 
consistently paying 10x as much - only somewhere between 2x and 10x.  
Food for thought.

Maybe you can combine a fixed monthly fee with a fixed bundle of 
minutes, and/or offer it in various sizes.  Or offer multiple plans.

Maybe unlimited calling for a fixed fee with standard or premium rates 
for overflow calls that cause simultaneous connections?  Complicated, 
but reasonable.

I can't tell you how others think.  I can only give you insight into my 
mind, and I'm certainly not an important customer for Junction.

One more thought.  Perception is reality.  I might be wrong about the 
multiples I'm paying for your service, but that's where I thought things 
stood the last time I checked.  If I am wrong, then post comparisons.  
If you are uncomfortable posting price comparisons, well, I need say no 
more!

And again, I think you guys are great.  There is undoubtedly a segment 
of the market that is a perfect fit for you.  I hope you find my 
comments helpful.

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