After a big PR splash was made about the new small business toolbar that Verizon put out, the company has announced less that a week later that it is increasing its small business rates.
Not exactly a great way to win friends in the entrepreneurial communities Verizon.
Small-business customers who buy local phone service from Verizon will be hit with across-the-board increases this month that will raise some rates close to 12 percent.
In addition to monthly service charges, the per-minute cost for local and regional calls will go up by 1 cent. For example, calls within a 10-mile "mileage band" will rise from 6 cents per minute to 7 cents per minute, according to the company.
It's all in an effort to get small business customers to sign up for Verizon's "Freedom for Business" unlimited calling package.
Not exactly a great way to win friends in the entrepreneurial communities Verizon.
Small-business customers who buy local phone service from Verizon will be hit with across-the-board increases this month that will raise some rates close to 12 percent.
In addition to monthly service charges, the per-minute cost for local and regional calls will go up by 1 cent. For example, calls within a 10-mile "mileage band" will rise from 6 cents per minute to 7 cents per minute, according to the company.
It's all in an effort to get small business customers to sign up for Verizon's "Freedom for Business" unlimited calling package.
Labels: Freedom for Business, selling to small business, smal business rates, small business toolbar, Verizon
