Why Service Providers Love Our Quoting Tool
Selling telecom services isn't simple. Whether it's broadband, VoIP, or bundled managed services, quoting can be a challenging process that involves spreadsheets, manual tax lookups, and disconnected systems. That's why TimelyBill's integrated quote tool is a game-changer. Telecom providers can accelerate sales, ensure pricing accuracy, and seamlessly transition from quote to cash.
Why Traditional Telecom Quoting Falls Short
Many service providers still rely on clunky methods to generate quotes:
- Manual pricing calculations that increase the risk of errors
- Separate CRM and billing systems, leading to data silos
- Limited tax visibility, especially for multi-jurisdictional quotes
- Slow quote cycles, which delay revenue recognition
These inefficiencies impact the sales cycle, customer satisfaction, and operational scalability.
According to a McKinsey & Company analysis on B2B subscription businesses, delays in the quote-to-cash (Q2C) process—often caused by excessive manual tasks—can significantly hinder revenue recognition. In one example, over 200 emails were required just to move a quote to an invoice. These bottlenecks not only slow cash flow but also create major challenges for growth forecasting and financial planning.
Source: McKinsey & Company (2020). "How quote-to-cash excellence can fuel growth for B2B subscription businesses."↗️
TimelyBill eliminates this friction by offering a streamlined quoting system that improves revenue predictability.
What Makes TimelyBill’s Quote Tool Different?
Our built-in quoting component is purpose-built for the industry's complexity. It empowers sales and service teams to create accurate, professional-looking quotes — all from within the award-winning TimelyBill platform.
Key Features:
- Built-in catalog with configurable products (prepaid, postpaid, bundles)
- Real-time tax estimates via integrations with CSI and CereTax
- Recurring and one-time charges
- Multi-location, multi-currency, and multi-org support↗️
- PDF/email output options
- Electronic signature capable
- Template-based (i.e., commercial customers and residential)
- Prepend and postpend marketing materials
- Direct integration into order management and invoicing↗️
From Quote to Cash: Fully Integrated and Seamless
TimelyBill’s quote tool isn't just for price generation — it's the entry point to a fully unified quote-to-cash process:
- Configure a quote with accurate services, add-ons, and tax logic
- Send for customer approval via branded templates
- Convert to an order instantly — no duplicate entry required
- Provision services automatically using built-in workflows
- Generate recurring invoices based on terms and usage
- Track revenue, renewals, and changes with full lifecycle visibility
This end-to-end flow enables providers to eliminate errors, shorten sales cycles, and enhance the overall customer experience.
A 2024 industry paper by Moses Blessing highlights the advantages of a unified platform that combines quoting, customer management, billing, network monitoring, and service assurance within a single system. This centralized approach eliminates siloed tools, reduces operational complexity, and streamlines end-to-end workflows. Together, these integrated capabilities enable MVNOs to scale efficiently and operate without the friction of disconnected systems.
Source: Blessing, Moses (2024). "BSS/OSS as a Service: Cloud Solutions for MVNOs."↗️
TimelyBill's cloud-native design aligns with this model. Our platform empowers service providers with integrated provisioning, customer management, and quote-to-cash workflows—all from a unified, scalable SaaS environment.
Real-World Scenario: Quoting a VoIP Bundle
Imagine a sales rep quoting a Hosted PBX solution with 20 seats, DID blocks, a managed router, and usage-based SIP trunking:
- Product and rate plans are pre-configured
- Add-ons (E911, voicemail, call recording) are selectable via a dropdown
- Taxes and surcharges are automatically calculated by jurisdiction
- A branded PDF is generated and sent to the customer
- Upon acceptance, the quote becomes an active order, triggering provisioning and billing
No swivel-chairing. No duplicate data entry. No missing line items.
Why This Matters: Accuracy, Speed, Trust
In the telecom space, even minor quoting mistakes can lead to significant billing issues. With TimelyBill’s Quoting Tool:
- Sales reps move faster with confidence
- Customers get transparent, professional quotes
- Finance teams trust what's invoiced
Combined with TimelyBill's SOC-audited processes and integrated tax engines, it's a platform your sales team — and your customers — can rely on.
Ready to Quote Smarter?
If you're tired of quoting tools that weren't built for telecom, it's time to explore one that is. Schedule a demo today and see how TimelyBill’s Quote Tool can streamline your sales cycle from the very first click.