Verizon Case

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Abstract

Working in a telecommunication company one would believe that the communication within the organization would flow smoothly. This is not always the case though. An example would be our account documentation process. There are some discrepancies between departments on what is required in comments and who is able to asses specific remark on user accounts. The purpose of this paper is to outline and review the remark process for Verizon Wireless in regards to our Wireless Data Technical Support department.

There are two different ways to document on a customers account. First, the general remarks field which is viewable by all levels of employee across all departments. These remarks are typically general in nature to the account, such as noting Authorized Contacts, changing a billing address change, or noting that a customer called in with a question of some sort. The other is known as Case Analysis. This type is specific to the Wireless Data Technical Support department. Case Analysis includes such notes as complete troubleshooting steps that were followed, where as remarks should simply contain that the customer called and the problem was fixed.

The bottom line for remarks is to follow the guidelines that are set forth. Verify account if any changes will effect billing, put only summary comments in the remark field. Be clear concise ant to the point. Provide clear disclosure of any term and conditions, and do not forget to add your ID tag to the account to show your reasons for accessing it. All these materials cal be accessed via company databases and should be periodically.

Introduction

“We believe integrity is at the core of who we are. It establishes the trust that is critical to the relationships we have. ” Verizon Wireless Credo (2006) Businesses must communicate, both with their customers and within; amongst the various departments that function to support the business. There is an obvious need for communication with customers to be accurate, but also and even more important the communication that takes place inside the walls of the company needs to be concise and efficient.

Wireless Data Technical Support (WDTS) is a department within the structure of Verizon Wireless. Its primary purpose is to support customers with advanced devices such as mobile air cards for PC’s, Blackberry handhelds, and other PDA devices. With such a technical business need from our customers, it is critical that accounts be remarked properly. I will review the process in which WDTS documents customer accounts.

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