If you’ve been managing wireless costs for your enterprise IT environment, you’ll know how distasteful the process is. Not only is it decentralized, it is ineffective too. The reason behind this is the overspending of enterprises on wireless services.

In 2013, there are a bunch of things where companies will be overspending. When it comes to wireless services, there is an estimated 30 to 40 percent increase already. Not to mention, there are other IT strategies that you have to pay for.

How can you overcome these challenges to stop overspending on wireless services this year?

* BYOD or Bring Your Own Device is something that companies are implementing today. They want to save on device costs so they ask employees to bring their own devices. But there’s a sacrifice to be made with BYOD. Employees are choosing to enroll in individual wireless plans which is affecting the corporate rate plans. With less people using the corporate wireless plan, the company is getting less discount from the provider. Hence, encourage employees to join with the corporate plan so everyone can enjoy cheaper wireless costs.

* Service providers are now offering complex shared data plan as opposed to the standard unlimited plans. Know more about this type of plan and how can you benefit from it.

* If you plan to change wireless plans to save money, make a benchmark on the prices today. It is always a mystery on how companies come up with their internet rates but there is nothing we can do about that. What you can do is make a comparison of offers and get the best deal.

* Purchase wireless plans that your business needs. If you’re paying highly for a service that you don’t really need, you’re just wasting money. Stop this and choose the most appropriate plan. This should help manage your wireless costs this coming year.

Wireless costs management may not be a huge problem but if not handled properly, it can be an additional burden to the company’s finances. Wireless costs can get out of hand especially with the demand from your employees. Try these solutions on how to overcome management challenges. Hopefully, you can make the right decision on whether to stick to your current service provider or start changing to a better one.

Joseph B. Kappernick specializes in helping Fortune 500 companies save money. He recommends that you visit NPI Financial to learn more about telecom cost management service