Business owners & managers are turning to Socket for telecommunications services.
Why? Some for the savings, others for the simple bill. And even more for the local, friendly support.
But don't take OUR word for it. Hear it straight from other satisfied Missouri businesses.
Central Technology Services: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Switching our voice services to Socket was really a no-brainer."
Rick DeClerk, Manager of Network Communications
Central Technology Services
Jefferson City, MO
Missouri National Education Association: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Before Socket, we paid six different phone bills and wasted time dealing with three separate phone companies. Socket took a hold of our voice, data and Internet services for each of our office locations. Socket not only saved us money, they gave us back control."
Jay Hall, Manager of Information Services
Missouri National Education Association
Jefferson City, MO
Williams-Keepers LLC: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Socket knows the industry and how to use new technology to improve our services."
Ken Lange, Director of IT
Williams-Keepers LLC
Columbia, MO
Lincoln County Bancorp: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Customer service from our former providers was almost zero, so we're ecstatic with the attention we receive from Socket's people. They really go above and beyond."
Dan Holmes, Director of IT
Lincoln County Bancorp
Troy, MO
City of St. Peters: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"With Socket, we cut our costs substantially by consolidating our voice network. The transition was smooth and painless, and our network is smarter and more efficient."
John Becher, Director of Information Technology
City of St. Peters
St. Peters, MO
Community Living, Inc.
"Socket's prices are competitive, and their customer service is very good. If there happens to be a problem, Socket's tech support agents are relentless about getting it fixed."
John Ditch, IT Manager,
Community Living, Inc.
St. Peters, MO
Special Olympics Missouri: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Socket is always providing a cost savings. They are an integral part of our communications. And it's good to do business with a local company that gives back to the community."
Mary Lou Hammann, Administrative Services Director
Special Olympics
Jefferson City, MO
Boyce & Bynum Pathology Laboratories, P.C.: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Socket helps us to be sure our technology evolves to fit our business. They've got our best interests in mind--and, in turn, the best interests of our patients and clients."
Tad Reissing, Information Technology Manager
Boyce & Bynum
Columbia, MO
Liberty Programming: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"We chose Socket because, from the time I requested a quote to the time the service was delivered, customer service was simply outstanding."
Sebastian Gonzales, Co-founder
Liberty Programming
Hannibal, MO
Family Facets: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Service has always been terrific! We have been able to add and change service when we needed to quickly."
Sheila Searfoss, MS, LPC President and Executive Director
Family Facets
Columbia, MO
Missouri Automobile Dealers Association: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Any time Socket finds a way to pass on a technological opportunity, they do. We rely on them to tell us what we need and how we can do things better."
Sam Barbee, Executive Vice President
Missouri Automobile Dealers Association
Jefferson City, MO
Family Health Center: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"I know Socket's techs, and I know they'll help me when I have a problem."
Wade Green, Information Technology Manager
Family Health Center
Columbia, MO
Dutchman Realty: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Socket reassured us during the move to our new office by being there every step of the way."
Carol Payne, Office Manager
Dutchman Realty
O'Fallon, MO
Missouri State Public Defender System: CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
"Socket offered exactly what we needed, not necessarily what's easiest for them. With better bandwidth and service, switching to Socket's network was an easy decision."
Mary Willingham, Information Technology Director
Missouri State Public Defender System
Columbia, MO
Shakespeare's Pizza
"We found we could save some moolah by switching to Socket. We're just pizza guys, so we promptly forgot the percentages and amounts, but it adds up to lots of beer and thick cut pepperoni. When we pull that tap handle, we'll be thinking of Socket."
Kurt Mirtsching
Head Cheese
Columbia, MO
Advanced Radiology
"Socket has proven integral to our ability to provide the highest level of care to our patients. We're able to serve more people in more parts of Missouri than we could without Socket."
Allan Hillard, M.D., Medical Director
Advanced Radiology
Columbia, MO
Employment Security Credit Union
"With our former telephone provider, we had to continually monitor our bill for rate changes. With Socket, I know exactly what to expect and can easily reach someone if I have a question."
Bill Mustain, President
Employment Security Credit Union
Jefferson City, MO
D&H Drugstore
"We can always reach a live person who understands the needs of another local business owner. With Socket providing our voice, data, and long distance, we can focus more of our time and attention on our customers."
Triston Brownfield, Pharmacist/Owner
D&H Drugstore
Columbia, MO
Riley Auto Group
"Socket has provided us cost savings and technical assistance since 1999 and is an integral part of the communications side of our business. I have in the past and will continue to recommend Socket to other businesses."
Kevin Riley, President/Co-owner
Riley Auto Group
Jefferson City, MO
Preferred Family Healthcare
"Our doctors need constant access to Web-based patient records. So, if there's a problem, we rely on Socket's timely support to get back online quickly."
Terry Kennard, VP of Information Technology
Preferred Family Healthcare
Kirksville, MO
Loveall RVs
"Socket was right there when we needed them, and that's extremely important."
Dave Duffy, Owner
Loveall RVs
Columbia, MO
Lou Fusz Auto Group
"We switched our local and long-distance telephone service to Socket because of the cost savings and personal attention they offered. The transition was smooth and we are very satisfied with our decision to move to Socket."
Debbie Venice, Controller
Lou Fusz Auto Group
Saint Peters, MO
Envy"I don't like calling an 800#. It's easier to call another Aaron at Socket who knows my business."
Mark Mercurio
Owner
Jefferson City, MO
Columbia, MO
Central Bank of Missouri
"It is great to get away from jumping through hoops and waiting for hours for an unknown person at a national headquarters when we had a problem. Socket provides a real community feel to their communication services."
Jillian Cantwell, Vice President
Central Bank of Missouri
Sedalia, MO
Arthur Center
"Socket provided us with customized voice, data, and Internet combined in one T1 connection, which has dramatically increased our network speed and reliability."
Terry Mackey, President
Arthur Center
Mexico, MO
T. Brown Photography
"These days, every penny helps. I've used Socket for the last five years and now switched my phone service too. I'm saving a lot each month. Plus, the move to our new location was flawless - I never missed a call. Thanks Socket."
Tim Brown
Owner
Columbia, MO
D. Rowe's Restaurant & Bar
"Socket came in, audited my phone bill, showed me how much I could save with Socket and even pointed out a bogus charge. I have one word for that other company: Goodbye. From one local business to another: Thank you, Socket."
David Rowe
Owner
Columbia, MO
Tami R. Benus, CPA
"It only makes sense to use Socket. We are local business owners supporting local business, the cost savings is just an added bonus."
Tami R. Benus
Owner
Columbia, MO
Salon Nefisa"We love to tell the world how much we like moving to Socket! If I have a problem or question, someone (usually the fabulous Aaron) has a solution or suggestion. Dealing with a local company and having a real person answer the phone is almost worth more than the savings!"
Pam Pochel
Salon Coordinator
Columbia, MO
BLEU Restaurant and Wine Bar
"It's always a hectic time opening a new business...but Socket made the phone and Internet hook ups easy. They listened to our needs and gave us a seamless transition of service which was one less thing to worry about. Plus, now if we ever have a problem, I have someone here right away with a quick response, which is always very helpful."
Travis Tucker
Manager
Columbia, MO
Law Offices of Edwin W. Orr
"Aaron did a good job identifying and promising the cost saving which was one of the two reasons for my change. The other reason was the local telephone company had not provided a satisfactory level of customer service, follow-up or attentiveness. Your company does a better job and cares about its customers. When we have questions or problems, everyone at Socket works hard and fast to solve them."
Ed Orr
Owner
Columbia, MO
Witt Print Shop
"We were with {BLEEP} because there wasn't a choice. We had to deal with their slow response times, which at times was 48+ hours when we had phone problems (and we were a 'priority' customer!). We also had to pay premium pricing for less than satisfactory service. I was SO UPSET as a small business owner.All I wanted was to talk to someone locally and to feel like someone would be able to fix the problems. Then we found out Socket was offering phone service. What did we have to lose? As it turned out, we worked through a few small problems, but had technicians on the problems IMMEDIATELY and CONTINUOUSLY until the problems were solved and we even saved a ton of money on our monthly bills... GREAT BUSINESS DECISION. Now, I write one check to cover my local phone service AND long-distance AND my Internet for a LOT LESS MONEY! Now...no more phone worries!"
Brian Kirmse
Owner
Columbia, MO
Gerding, Korte, Chitwood, CPA"The switch to Socket for all of our services - local phone + Internet + Long Distance - went extremely well. Josh and his team did a terrific job in making sure the transition was smooth with no interruption in our service. It also makes us feel good to support a locally owned business so that our money stays right here in Columbia."
Bob Gerding
Partner
Columbia, MO
True North/Comprehensive Human Services
"We've been very pleased with our switch to Socket. The phone service works better and it saved us 20% by bundling local phone and Internet.It saves me time, too. No more waiting 20 minutes (minimum!) on hold. Now, I have one local number to call to quickly talk to a real person who knows me. Plus, my bill is simple - no more mystery charges or fees."
Jennifer Graves
Fiscal Manager
Columbia, MO
Makes Scents
"I switched my business's local phone lines, long-distance service and high-speed Internet to Socket. Now, I just call Chris for all three services and pay one simple bill. You could say switching to Socket simply 'makes scents'."
Christina Kelley
Owner
Columbia, MO
Boone County Council on Aging
"You guys are awesome. I call with a problem and it's fixed in minutes. Plus, our bill is cheaper than that other company that will remain nameless!"
Jessica Macy
Executive Director
Columbia, MO
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