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27.3.2023

Why AltNet Apps are so important: Benefits and use cases

In today's fast-paced world, customers expect convenience and flexibility when it comes to accessing information and services. In particular, AltNets have the opportunity to improve the customer experience by integrating apps into their operations. Self-service apps can benefit in many ways, such as reducing costs, increasing efficiency and improving customer satisfaction. In this article, we explore the many benefits of AltNet Apps and show where they can effectively apply self-service solutions.

Benefits of AltNet Apps

From lower costs and increased efficiency to higher customer satisfaction to higher quality data and better customer service, self-service apps in use have several advantages.

Lower costs

One of the most obvious benefits of AltNet Apps is the potential to reduce labour costs associated with customer service. By allowing customers to access information and services on their own, utilities can reduce the need for customer service representatives, which can help lower overall costs.

Increased efficiency

Utility apps can also help increase efficiency by providing customers with faster and easier access to information and services. This can reduce waiting times for customers and improve the overall efficiency of the utility.

Increased customer satisfaction

Customers appreciate being able to access information and services according to their individual needs, which can lead to higher satisfaction and loyalty. By offering apps, utilities can make it easier for their customers to access the information they need, increasing trust and overall satisfaction.

Better data and analytics

Self-service solutions can also provide utilities with valuable data and insights into the behaviour and preferences of their customers. This can inform future decisions and improvements and help them serve their customers better.

Better customer service

Apps can help utilities provide 24/7 customer service, which can be especially beneficial in emergencies. By providing information and services around the clock, utilities can ensure that their customers have access to the information and support they need, even when customer service representatives are not available.

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Advantages of the MyProvider App

With the MyProvider app, AltNets offer a unique user experience for their customers. The app is cost-efficient and can be implemented within two weeks. This enables altnets to differentiate themselves from other companies, especially their larger competitors, and to offer their customers something special. After all, brand loyalty is an important factor that can be revitalised even more by an app. The affordable price of the app also allows AltNets to offer customers a customised user experience.

Examples of AltNet App features

  • Data tracking: Customers can track their energy or data consumption and costs via a mobile app to better understand and control them.
  • Ticketing: Customers can report faults and problems with their internet, electricity or gas supply via an online form and monitor the status of the report at any time.
  • Energy or internet advice: Customers can receive advice via a mobile app without having to contact customer service.
  • Online account access: Customers can view and pay their bills and change their account details in a customer portal.
  • Automated problem analysis and resolution: Customers can resolve problems with their internet connection directly through the app.
  • Online support chat: Customers can ask questions and get answers via an online chat without having to speak to service agents.
  • Customer support knowledge base: Customers can find out about frequently asked questions and solutions.
  • Fault report: Utilities can notify customers about important updates and changes, leading to better communication and management.

These are just a few examples, as there are many more ways in which self-service apps can improve the customer experience. Overall, utility apps provide customers with a convenient and efficient way to use their services, leading to higher satisfaction and customer loyalty.

Service apps and sustainability

Service apps have the potential to promote sustainability by reducing paper consumption and using resources more efficiently. By using these apps, we can reduce waste and lower emissions. However, we should also keep an eye on the energy consumption of the apps themselves and ensure that they are continuously improved. By optimising energy consumption and relying on renewable resources, we can ensure that service apps make a positive contribution to sustainability and enable a greener future.

Conclusion: Efficiency increase and cost savings

AltNet Providers can automate their processes and improve their services to customers by offering them self-service features in an app. This can reduce the need for individual service, lower costs and increase efficiency. Customers take control of their needs and get faster and easier solutions, leading to higher satisfaction. Utilities also gain deeper insights into their customers' needs through the data and analytics collected and have the opportunity to adapt their offerings and processes. Especially utilities that offer internet services can benefit from a self-service solution for their customers. Through a user-friendly app in which customers can independently manage their internet services, AltNets can further reduce the need for individual support and make their processes even more efficient. In particular, the individual customisation of the features and services offered offers valuable potential.

It is therefore important that AltNets consider the benefits of self-service apps to improve their customer experience and optimise their business processes.

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Johanna Kugler

Content Marketing Manager