Advisory · Telecom Cost Reduction

Lower telecom costs and recover what you have been overbilled.

NSI audits your telecommunications and utility invoices, contracts, and services to find billing errors, recover credits, and negotiate better rates. Our work is performance-based: if you don't save, we don't get paid.

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20–30%

of telecom spending can be lost to billing errors and inefficiencies when invoices go unaudited.

30–60%

typical reduction in recurring telecom expenses for NSI clients.

$0

upfront cost. Our fee comes only from verified savings and recovered credits.

A client-first model

An independent advocate, not a carrier sales rep.

Carrier representatives and resellers are paid on commissions and upsells. NSI is fully independent: every recommendation we make is based only on your organization's interests, with no vendor incentive behind it.

We serve as your single point of contact across all carriers, vendors, and utility providers, keeping communication consistent and vendors accountable to your goals.

What we review

Every invoice, contract, and service, reconciled line by line.

Billing error recovery

We find and document overcharges, duplicate billing, misapplied taxes and fees, and unapproved line items, then manage every claim through to refund.

Rate and service optimization

We benchmark your services against the market and negotiate lower-cost, more efficient options with current or new vendors.

Inventory and usage assessment

A complete inventory of active circuits, lines, and services shows what is used and what can be eliminated.

Contract analysis and renegotiation

We review contracts for unfavorable terms and renewal risks, and lead renegotiations for better rates and conditions.

How we audit

Modern tools, applied by experienced consultants.

Automation finds errors at scale. Our consultants verify every finding and handle the vendor conversations.

  • AI-assisted invoice auditing

    Software matches every invoice against contract terms, usage, and service inventory.

  • Call detail record analysis

    Usage trends reveal underused voice, data, and mobile services.

  • Benchmarking and rate comparison

    Your rates are compared against industry benchmarks and national carrier pricing.

  • VoIP and cloud communications review

    Hybrid, VoIP, and cloud phone services are optimized, especially where legacy systems remain.

  • Mobile device and plan review

    Unused lines and misaligned plans for mobile and IoT devices are consolidated.

Engagement model

If you don't save, we don't get paid.

  • No upfront cost
  • Our fee is a share of first-year verified savings and credits
  • All work is transparent and done together with your internal team

What you receive

  • A savings implementation plan
  • Documentation of every credit, refund, and disputed charge
  • A complete telecom inventory with status, owner, and cost center for each service
  • Contract and vendor recommendations aligned to your strategy
  • Negotiation and transition support for any carrier or service change
  • Monthly billing reviews to confirm savings continue
  • Optional invoice approval service that validates every telecom bill before payment

Experience

Telecom cost containment for public and private organizations.

  • Wayne County
  • City of Detroit
  • Lucas County
  • Toledo Public Schools
  • Wayne County Community College District
  • The Wellness Plan of Detroit
  • Legal Aid and Defender Association

Additional references are available on request.

How an audit works

  1. 01

    Collect

    We gather invoices, contracts, and usage records with your authorization.

  2. 02

    Audit and reconcile

    Every charge is matched to contracts, inventory, and market rates.

  3. 03

    Recover and negotiate

    We file claims, secure credits, and negotiate better rates and terms.

  4. 04

    Validate monthly

    Ongoing bill reviews confirm the savings hold.

Start a zero-risk, no-cost telecom audit.

Or schedule an executive overview session for your leadership team.

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