FierceMobileIT points out research from Visage Mobile has identified even more hidden costs in an informative infographic based on data collected between January and April 2013 from 180 companies.
These hidden costs include high roaming charges, as well as downloads of premium text services and sexting apps by employees. Employees download $13,640 worth of unapproved apps, ringtones, and premium services every month. As a result, 15 percent of a company’s phone bill has nothing to do with business, according to the research.
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Ummm – Acceptable use policy? A deduct from their phone stipend?
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