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New Research: Digital Self-service Now More Popular than Calling Customer Service

CSM Magazine

60% of UK household water and energy customers prefer not to call customer service if they can use online tools to solve their problems, according to Macro 4 research. The results are published in a report, ‘ Giving UK Utility Customers A Voice ’. Macro 4’s report ‘Giving UK Utility Customers A Voice’ can be downloaded here.

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How AI Technologies Can Facilitate the 5G Rollout

TechSee

The next generation of wireless technology – 5G – promises to impact our lives by delivering a network that is 100 times faster than smartphone cellular connections and ten times faster than the speediest home broadband service. AI-Guided Self-Service Automation. Report Summaries. Scarcity of Skilled Technicians.

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How to provide an effortless customer experience

TechSee

Imagine this scenario: It’s Amazon Prime Day and you’re thrilled to have snagged the limited-edition wireless streaming stereo system you’ve had your eye on. When it arrives, you open the box and see… a whole load of parts. Wasted customer time – make sure customers never have to repeat themselves or sit idle during extended wait times.

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Why is my smart device making me feel dumb? The challenges of onboarding IoT devices

TechSee

While in theory, smart devices should be easier to set up – most are wireless and can be remotely connected; in reality, the setup of smart devices can present significant challenges to the consumer. Companies have taken notice of consumer preference for self-service. Traditional self service.

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5 Ways Home Security Firms can Boost CX with Visual Assistance

TechSee

This technology delivers the capability to provide practical help, build relationships with customers, and generate more revenue via the contact center, field services, and self-service. By the end of 2022, 3G wireless technology is set to become obsolete as manufacturers and MNOs shift towards 4G LTE and 5G.

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No Fault Found Returns: a Supermassive Black Hole for Retailers

TechSee

According to recent research on consumer behavior, everything from coffee machines and smart TVs to wireless routers and drones were on the chopping block last year. Consulting firm Accenture reported that 68 percent of all consumer electronics returns fell under the NFF umbrella. This is a serious problem.

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What 3G Sunsetting Means for Home Security Firms

TechSee

3G sunsetting is a significant step in the evolution of wireless communication. As this 3G upgrade to 4G shift occurs, service providers will shut off the cellular infrastructure required to operate communication devices on the 3G networks. With an estimated 64 million IoT devices in the U.S