Trixter aka Bret McDanel wrote: > On Thu, 2008-07-03 at 23:04 -0400, Alex Balashov wrote: >> All had to go through an outside processor that also performs collection >> functions, because there is no way they would get paid if they simply >> invoiced a lot of these carriers themselves. They'd just look and say, >> "Um, who the hell are YOU?" >> > > The outside processors usually do it electronically, which is required > if you want to get paid in any timely fashion. Had a friend at one time > who ran a small LEC somewhere, he was sending paper invoices which just > sat on someones desk for month and months. Switched to an electronic > biller and instantly he was paid including all the past due stuff.
That's probably true. But another very significant factor is that these outside processors have reputation and clout. They're known. So when someone gets a CABS bill from them, they aren't as inclined to be surprised or dismissive. -- Alex Balashov Evariste Systems Web : http://www.evaristesys.com/ Tel : (+1) (678) 954-0670 Direct : (+1) (678) 954-0671 Mobile : (+1) (706) 338-8599 _______________________________________________ --Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com-- AstriCon 2008 - September 22 - 25 Phoenix, Arizona Register Now: http://www.astricon.net asterisk-biz mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-biz
