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C3 Telecom, Inc. USAC # 16068591 TELECOMMUNICATIONS COST EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT HEALTHCARE CONNECT FUND C3 Cares about Rural Healthcare . . . We are Your Funding and $avings Advocate.
C3 Telecom, Inc.
USAC # 16068591
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
COST EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT
HEALTHCARE CONNECT FUND
C3 Cares about Rural Healthcare . . .
We are Your Funding and $avings Advocate.
KEY BENEFITS
Simple, Easy Savings Identified Client Educated on their Telecom Services. Creates Greater Telecom Network Efficiency & Redundancy Monthly Monitoring by C3 to ensure $avings Complimentary Rural Health Care Application for Eligibility. \
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
Voice, Data & Healthcare Connect Fund Assessment
Inventory / Billing
Analysis
Detailed Report(s) of all types of Facilities &
Rates
Utilization Reports / Traffic Study Results
including Usage & Rates
MAP
Colored Network Schematic
Single Point of Reference
Recommendations
Billing Errors & Refunds
Simple Savings Averaging 35% reduction
Healthcare Connect Fund Application Eligibility
BILLING PRE-AUDITItemization Process:
Main Account Number
Sub-Account Number
Circuit ID’s Circuit Type
Date Installed
Circuit CostCircuit Discounts
Service Address
CO Connection
Trunk Lines POTS Lines Usage Discounts
Usage Charges /
Rates
Equipment Charges
Directory Advertising
Erroneous Fee’s / 3rd
Party Billers
AUDIT PROCESS
Functionality / Operation of Current Services
Calling Plans & Usage
Traffic Studies / Utilization Reports
PBX Trunk Group & Call Routing
PBX Inventory
Contract Evaluation
C3 analyzes the criteria below:
C3 Provides a Digital Schematic of ALL Services including Utilization Study Results:
MAP System
Switched Inbound Toll Free:
Billed by Qwest LD Acct 555555TF # 800-555-5555 RTN 813-555-5555 - 737.12 Mins
$36.65TF # 800-555-5555 RTN 813-555-5555 - 303.30 Mins
$14.41 Breakdown of Rates :Interstate: 4.15 cpmIntralata: 5.07 cpm
Intrastate: 5.05 cpmInbound DID’s @ $20/mth
813-470-5000 thru 5099
Switched Outbound Usage:
Billed by Verizon BTN 813-555-5555Local: FREELocal EXTENDED calling: $83.80 (average of 7.4cpm)406 Calls @ $.04 per call = $16.24PLUS 1126 Minutes @ $.06 = $67.56 Directory Assistance: 1 Request @ $1.50
Billed by Qwest LD Acct 666666Long Distance: 4879.46 minutes $237.83 Breakdown of Rates: Interstate: 4.14 cpm Intralata: 5.10 cpm Intrastate: 5.06 cpm
1 PRI @ $537.653 Yr Term Expiring
2/27/2010Call Fwd $6.50
Call Fwd Mulipath $6.25
813-555-55551 POTS @ $38.93
3 Yr Term Expiring 8/20/2012Features:ECF $10
Add Directory Listing $4.00
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3 POTS @ $38.93 each
3 Yr Term Expiring 8/20/13
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Verizon Acct 813-555-5555
Cogent Acct 813-555-5555
Color Key: POTS:
PRI:
Internet:
Telecommunications MAP Prepared By: C3 Telecom, Inc.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Savings Evaluatio
n
Are the Services Current? Will an
upgrade prove Cost Effective? Are the
Services Utilized to their
Full Potential?
Are There Alternative
Cost Effective Services /
Plans Available?
Elimination of Waste & Consolidation of Unused Services
Sub-Account Fee
Consolidation
PBX Truck Group
Least Cost Routing
Implementation
Can a New Contract Be Implemente
d for Greater Savings?
Identify logical, alternative cost reducing solutions,eliminating waste andcreating greater, more efficient use of services.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Refunds & Credits Evaluatio
n
Are the Rates & Services Billing as
per Signed Contracts?
Are there Duplicate Billings?
Are rates billing as per Tariff?
Are the Non-
Contracted Services Billing
Correctly?
Are all Services
Billed Installed at
Clients Location?
Verify proper
pricing of surcharges,
taxes & hidden fees.
Identify areas of contractual
discrepanciesand billing errors for
immediate correction
USAC – RURAL HEALTHCARE
Purpose of the Fund:
• Increase access to broadband for HCP’s, especially those serving rural areas.
• Foster development and deployment of broadband healthcare networks.
Eligibility:• HCP must be public or not-
for-profit • Hospitals• Rural health clinics• Community health centers• Health centers serving
migrants• Community mental health
centers• Local health departments or
agencies• Post-secondary educational
institutions/teaching hospitals/medical schools
• Additional eligibility through Consortium
Supported Services:
• Broadband Services• Reasonable and customary installation charges
• Equipment Necessary to make services functional
• Connections to off-site administrative offices and data centers
• Connections to research & education networks
Application Filing NOW OPEN for Funding to begin January 1, 2014
Funding Resource will be increasing up to 65% reimbursement in FY 2013
C3 Cares about Rural Healthcare . . .
We are Your Funding and $avings Advocate.
USAC – RURAL HEALTHCAREC3 Cares about Rural Healthcare . . .
We are Your Funding and $avings Advocate.
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30 Head Start Schools, Community Action Centers & Meal Sites 2012 Annual Cost Savings Reduction $78,155 One-Time Refunds and ERATE Credits $178,264
Projected Continuous Savings - 3 Year Average $234,465
5 Health Clinics 2013 Annual Cost Savings Reduction $51,041 One-time Refunds and Tax Credits $12,129
Projected Continuous Savings – 3 Year Average $153,123
12 Health Clinics 2013 Annual Cost Savings Reduction $38,132 One-Time Refunds and Tax Credits $26,786
Projected Continuous Savings – 3 Year Average $114,396
VOICE & DATA ASSESSMENT CLIENT STUDIES
SIMPLE DEFINED RECOMMENDATIONS Client has FULL control.
Approved Solutions Implemented and Managed by C3.
Monthly Savings Averaging 35%
18 Months FREE Billing Monitoring
Contingency Consultation: Fees based on ONLY confirmed approved savings.
No Risk Guaranteed!
VOICE & DATA ASSESSMENT BENEFITS
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Contingency Agreement:
Outline of C3’s fee structure.
Letter of Authorization:Permitting C3 access to review billings
Billing & Carrier Contracts:Voice & Data Wireline:
Online Access and/or one (1) months copies.Cellular:
Online Access and/or three (3) months copies.
