Telecom News

With Auditel telecom news you can monitor the latest telecom recovery news. Also find out the recovery settlement showing since Auditel follows these cases. See for example the 2012 telecom refund that started out at $52 Million but ended up settling at $5.2 Million. How many telecom refunds and telecom recoveries have you noticed in the news? Below you can see some of the largest in history telecom law suits and telecom recovery. Some of the telecom refunds are from FCC or FET involvement, but not in all cases. Some cases come from consumers and Service Providers. Here are just a few of the refunds made public over the years: 2016 was known for the UUT (telephone utility users tax). This telecom tax was for business and consumers located in Los Angeles County California. The UUT tax was extended through June 19, 2016. In fact, the City of Los Angeles agreed to pay up to $92.5 million to settle the UUT class action lawsuit of Ardon versus City of Los Angeles. 2015 was the year of the $158 Million Refund Settlement from Sprint Wireless and Verizon Wireless

VZ and AT&T Mobility Settlement Reaches $116 Million in CA

Verizon and AT&T mobility settlement reaching $116 Million was in the news September 24, 2020. This is a settlement from the whistleblower lawsuit under the California False Claims Act alleging the carriers had been overcharging California government customers for over 10 years by failing to honor contractual stipulations where they would regularly modify accounts for […] [..Read More]

Happy 4th of July

Auditel wants to wish you and your family a very Happy 4th of July 2020. We want to include some fun facts here in celebration of the holiday better known as Independence Day! Fun Fact: What symbol is most commonly used to celebrate Happy 4th of July? The American Flag Everyone always has fireworks, cooking […] [..Read More]

Telecommunications Expense Consultant

What is a a telecommunications expense consultant? Auditel provides a convenient way for your company to use our services. Therefore, our telecommunications expense consultants bring you the answers to all the questions your team has on telecom, technology billing. From wired to wireless and data services we know the answers to technology expense questions on […] [..Read More]

Telecom Billing Error Misconceptions

Some telecom billing error misconceptions and truths come from knowing what a billing error really is and how to obtain a telecom refund. Let me start with what a telecommunications billing error is not. A billing error is not from discovering a service, feature, or discount that was new to your company. A billing error […] [..Read More]

Telecom Billing Errors

Telecom billing errors happen just like mistakes and accidents. But, since we all need phones to communicate, why pay for phone or wireless billing mistakes and overcharges? Without technology, we would all be wondering what is going on in the world. Especially now as we all face the COVID-19 pandemic that has literally affected each […] [..Read More]

Memorial Day 2020 Honor our Heroes

Memorial Day 2020 in honor of our heroes on May 25, 2020 our freedom is not free. God bless America. So, what a special day memorial day 2020 is. Make sure to give thanks and honor to all those in military who have given to our country. How often do we pause as we see […] [..Read More]

FCC Reaches $550,000 Cramming Settlement CenturyLink

Did you hear about the FCC Reaches $550,000 Cramming Settlement with CenturyLink? This occurred in 8/13/2019. Perhaps the FCC announcement on 8/19/19 got more attention. The FCC report detailed the cause and impact of a nationwide CenturyLink network outage. This outage occurred last December and lasted over 37 hours. FCC included recommendations to help prevent […] [..Read More]

Take the Auditel Challenge

What is the Auditel Challenge? Ever heard of telecom expense management or wireless expense management? Or have you ever taken the time to look at your corporate telecom expenses? If not, do you have anyone looking at your contracts, and finding out what is inside telecom and wireless expenses? Technology brings change and along with […] [..Read More]

What is 5G Wireless Network?

Auditel answers the question “What is 5G Wireless Network?” According to Wikipedia “5G is the fifth generation of cellular mobile communications. It succeeds the 4G, 3G and 2G systems. 5G performance targets high data rate, reduced latency, energy saving, cost reduction, higher system capacity, and massive device connectivity”. Auditel simpler definition for What is 5G […] [..Read More]

Does the IRS call you? Know the Facts on IRS Contacts

Does the IRS call you? Many taxpayers have encountered individuals impersonating IRS officials – in person, over the telephone and via email. Don’t get scammed. [..Read More]

$125 Million in Telecom Refunds and over 25 Years later with Auditel Inc. an Auditing Telecommunication Company

Auditel Inc. of Florida celebrates 25 years in business as an Auditing Telecommunication Company. Barbara Clements founded Auditel [..Read More]

Bell Canada Telecommunications Misleading Sales Tactics

More than 200 past and current telecom employees (mostly at Bell and Rogers) have come forward to CBC's Go Public unit to describe intense pressure to mislead and lie to [..Read More]

Birch Communications FCC Lawsuit Settlement

Birch has been ordered to pay $6.1 million dollar FCC Lawsuit settlement. It's made up of a $4.2 million dollar penalty to the FCC and refund $1.9 million to [..Read More]

Has Telecom Expense Management Software Delivered Any Refunds Lately?

Most business are unsatisfied with telecom refund results. A telecom expense management software checkup, with inventory and training can be a valid alternative. [..Read More]

FCC Settlement T-Mobile Reaches $48 Million

The Wallstreet Journal published an article written by Thomas Gryta on October 19, 2018 that the FCC Settlement with T-Mobile Reaches $48 Million Over Unlimited Plans. FCC said the carrier applied slower data speeds once certain usage threshold were hit. [..Read More]

Auditel Inc. of Florida asks How Many Errors Are in Your Phone Bills?

Finding out how many errors are in your phone bills could save your company thousands of dollars per bill. Find out how to eliminate phone bill errors [..Read More]

Why Have a Telecom Audit?

Why have a telecom audit? A telecom audit can bring a company with multiple locations and complex services a single inventory. It could bring 15-36% savings. Telecom audits can help reduce fees for unused services, validate usages, and help organizeÂ telecom services. Â Locate Telecom Refunds with a Telecom Audit Millions of dollars are lost each […] [..Read More]

What Can Your Company Gain by having a Telecommunication Bill Audit?

Barbara Clements, President of Auditel, Inc. says Millions of dollars are lost each day in telecom billing errors and many of those are entitled to refunds. [..Read More]