Ross wrote:
> Hi all, Its lurker Ross
>
> My company produces electrical testing software / hardware. This has
> become increasingly more mobile over recent months and now I believe
> there is big potential in offering our customers a mobile contract and
> phone bundled with some test equipment and our software.
>
> Really I just wondered where I would start in offering this service, how
> does someone become a mobile phone retailer??
>
> Sorry for the non technical subject matter but I thought this was
> probably the best place to find somebody who can steer me in the right
> direction.
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Ross

Realistically, many companies may be adverse to taking out contracts
(which for small companies, would be in the name of the staff member and
require a personal Direct Debit) to get test equipment. Recurring costs
vs one-off costs can be a pain for accounts departments.

I don't know your product, but I'm wondering if a PAYG handset + SIM
would be more appropriate. I guess it depends on the size of your
target customers. It sounds like you're targeting businesses - and I'd
imagine that the different ends of the scales need to be treated very
differently.

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