This week’s headlines told a story that should make every business owner sit up: a small company is being charged £54,000 to rent just five mobile phones.

Let that sink in.

That’s not a misprint. That’s not for 50 handsets, or a fleet of field engineers. It’s five phones — tied into a contract so eye-wateringly inflated, it’s made national news.

But here’s the thing: we see this every week.

The SME Trap

Small businesses are often backed into corners. Lacking in-house procurement teams or legal counsel, they’re sold long-term packages by slick-talking providers who wrap inflated pricing into complex contracts.

Outdated hardware billed as if it’s brand new.
Rental agreements disguised as service plans.
“Bundled value” that costs more than it saves.
And worst of all, no visibility of what you’re actually paying for.

It’s easy to get caught. But impossible to justify.

What’s Going Wrong?

Let’s call it what it is: a lack of transparency.

The telecoms industry has relied on obfuscation for years — hiding true costs in jargon, line items, and clause 14.2 of a 37-page PDF.

And for SMEs? You’re often the most loyal, but the least prioritised. You don’t get the buying power of the big guys. You don’t get the proactive account management. You get rinsed.

Uplands OneTelco: Built for Businesses Like Yours

We’ve been in this space for over 45 years. And we’ve seen the damage this kind of pricing can do.

That’s why we’ve built something different — and better.

Transparent, easy-to-understand billing
Modular plans that flex with your business
No bloated bundles or hidden rental traps
Expert support with real people on the end of the phone
A free bill review for any SME who wants one — no pressure

You’re Not Locked In

If this week’s news made you pause and wonder what you’re actually paying for — we’d love to help you find out.

Send us your current phone bill. We’ll break it down for you line by line, in plain English. If you’re happy with what you see, great. If not, we’ll show you how we’d do it differently.

Book Your Free Telco Bill Review

It costs nothing. It could save you thousands.
Get Started – HERE

Let’s stop normalising extortion in business comms. SMEs deserve better — and we’re here to deliver it.

One Vision. One Purpose. One Telco.
Uplands OneTelco – Your Multi-Network Business Partner

*This blog is intended for general information purposes only. Uplands OneTelco does not accept liability for decisions made based on this content. For tailored advice, please get in touch with one of our business specialists.