A master agent is an agency that signs carrier contracts and consolidates volume, assists its sub-agents with pre-and-post-sales support, consolidates commissions from multiple carriers into one monthly commission statement/payment, and leverages its size to gain concessions from carriers on behalf of its agents. Since master agents pool the volume of hundreds of independent agents into a single contract with each carrier, the community at large does not have to bear the burden of sales quotas, providing for a more stable and stress-free income stream.

Revisit the Master Agent channel for variety of breaking news, industry-related news and blog posts.

 Master Agent Telarus' GeoQuote Now Boasts Enhanced Capabilities
GeoQuote, available in both small- to medium-sized business (SMBs) and enterprise versions, is highlighted for being real-time telecom pricing software that encompasses key functions such as commissions' data, promotional pricing and even customer contract creation. Ideal for master agents and partners alike, the product enables users to create accurate quotes on carrier services to their clients in mere minutes as opposed to days.

6/18/2013

 Master Agent Carrier Expands Avaya Relationship
Windstream customers will soon have access to expanded capabilities. The provider and carrier for master agent, Telarus is now collaborating with Avaya to expand its managed unified communications (UC) offerings. The ultimate goal is to include Avaya's Aura suite of communication solutions in a cloud solution that is fully managed by the provider.

6/17/2013

 The Cloud is Helping Businesses and Master Agents Alike
Earlier this month, technology giant Microsoft progressed even deeper into the growing cloud space with its just debuted solution targeted at the end-user, data center infrastructure, public cloud and application development spaces, with the goal of powering a more intuitive and seamlessly integrated enterprise platform. This will surely prove advantageous for anyone within the telecommunications industry, specifically master agents.

6/12/2013

 Master Agent Sponsor Expands Network
Mobile users wanting fast access to rich data are flocking to 4G, putting increased pressure on carriers to expand their capacity and capabilities. Those unable to implement the latest infrastructure are likely to face declining revenues and a shrinking subscriber base. MegaPath, a Gold Sponsor of master agent Telarus, has no intention of following that trend and recently announced an expansion.

6/10/2013

 Master Agent Telarus Signs Agreement with Video Conferencing Provider StartMeeting
elecom master agent Telarus makes it easier and more profitable for solution providers, VARs, and MSPs to sell and source voice, data, and cloud solutions. The company's GeoQuote platform combines real-time carrier pricing with advanced research features and branded proposals.

6/4/2013

 Companies Looking to the Cloud, the Master Agent to Enhance Operations
Recent research released in conjunction with Microsoft and 451 Research is highlighting that today's companies are migrating at an increasingly rapid pace to the cloud to enhance efficiency, expand their footprint and also reduce expenses. Interestingly enough, through teaming with a master agent as well as leveraging the cloud, the door to opportunity in terms of driving profitability is swinging wide open.

6/4/2013

 Why VARs Sell Managed Services
It is important to know the true motivations of a master agent selling your service.

5/30/2013

 Master Agent Telarus Signs Partnership with inContact
Telecom master agent Telarus has signed an agreement with inContact, a provider of cloud contact center solutions, to distribute inContact's cloud contact center solutions directly to Telarus customers.

5/28/2013

 Carrier Cloud Voice Solution Reduces Cost, Enhances VoIP Service
Level 3 believes that the Carrier Cloud Voice solution will enable established service providers with existing voice services, such as wireless carriers, master agents and cable MSOs, to outsource voice network and service management and focus capital and resources on growth strategies.

5/23/2013

 Catalyst Telecom Forms Partnership with EMC
In the telecommunications industry, forming a strategic relationship with a company that boasts extensive expertise in improving the overall bottom line, similar to a master agent, is key. That is one of the primary reasons behind the recently formed relationship between Catalyst Telecom and EMC Corporation. Through the newly inked agreement, Catalyst will begin to promote EMC's VNX and VNXe storage offerings that are seamlessly integrated with Avaya IP Office.

5/20/2013

 Master Agents at a Crossroads with the Cloud
The cloud is also having an indirect impact on the role of the master agent, which is an agency that signs carrier contracts and consolidates volume, assists its sub-agents with pre-and-post-sales support, consolidates commissions from multiple carriers into one monthly commission statement/payment, and leverages its size to gain concessions from carriers on behalf of its agents.

5/16/2013

EpiCept Issues Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders on August 6 to Approve Important Aspects of the Proposed Merger with Immune Pharmaceuticals

6/20/2013 12:34:00 AM

BOC, China Telecom partners on mobile payment

6/19/2013 11:36:55 PM

ZTE Wins Best Optical Product - 100G Award

6/19/2013 11:29:02 PM

Pacnet Enters Into Master Service Agreements With China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile

6/19/2013 11:19:21 PM

LG, Qualcomm Expand Successful Collaboration With Next G Series Smartphone

6/19/2013 10:06:56 PM

China Unicom (600050.SH) adds 3.74 mln new mobile users in May

6/19/2013 9:36:52 PM

1st Capital Loans Increases Their Outbound Calling by 74 Percent after Joining with CallFire

6/19/2013 7:07:01 PM

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, telecommunications briefs

6/19/2013 7:06:51 PM

Shares of BTM Down 15.7% Since Downtrend Call on Shares

6/19/2013 6:37:16 PM

C.H. Robinson Continues European Expansion with Istanbul Office

6/19/2013 6:36:57 PM

NBTC okays migration draft

6/19/2013 5:37:09 PM

Handset Connectivity Technologies - 4th Edition

6/19/2013 5:06:54 PM

Carol Wilson Takes On Key Role at Light Reading

6/19/2013 4:07:07 PM

Troy Wolverton: Going on vacation? Here's what to take with you

6/19/2013 4:07:07 PM

TIO Networks Q3, 2013 Earnings Conference Call

6/19/2013 4:06:52 PM