Reshaping customer experience management for utility sectors

Utility customer service to boost your brand by utilizing customer-centric communication solutions.

22
years in operation
13
countries
40+
delivery centers
28
languages
98%
client retention
Reshaping utility customer experience

Customer-centric communication for essential services.

The utility sector has unique operational requirements and safety regulations. Power outages, broken power lines, wireless towers damaged by natural or manmade disasters, and water or gas leaks can put people's lives at risk. That is why utility companies, including telecom, energy and gas providers, need 24×7 utility customer service that meets customer needs and keeps them safe.

With our expertise in customer support outsourcing, we help you ease customer interaction challenges and deliver a superior experience along the way. Our omnichannel teams help customers navigate service disruptions, outage-related inquiries, billing and payment questions, account concerns and complaints through timely, effective communication.

From routine inquiries handled by our utility call center to critical service communications and utility billing, we provide scalable support that improves engagement, strengthens brand loyalty and optimizes operational efficiency while reducing support costs, keeping your customers informed, supported and connected.

What we help you achieve

  • Safer, faster responses to outages, leaks and service disruptions
  • Stronger customer engagement and brand loyalty across every service line
  • Clear, timely answers to billing, payment and account questions
  • Lower support costs with scalable, omnichannel coverage
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Keeping customers connected
Outage updates, billing questions and service requests answered on the channel each customer prefers.
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Voice, chat, SMS, email
Omnichannel utility support

Every channel gives the same answer, from first alert to final bill.

Utility customers switch between channels during a disruption. Here is how we keep the message consistent across all of them.

01

Proactive notifications

Planned maintenance, outage and bill-due messages go out by SMS, email and IVR before customers need to call, using your approved wording.

02

Self-service for routine requests

Balance checks, payment confirmations and outage status move to chat, voice AI and web self-service, freeing agents for complex issues.

03

Agent-assisted resolution

Trained agents handle billing disputes, complaints, service requests and technician scheduling, with full context from earlier channel interactions.

04

Close the loop

Post-contact surveys and interaction analysis show which issues drive repeat contacts, so processes and messages improve every month.

The Fusion CX factor

Why utility companies choose us.

The controls, quality and continuity an essential-service provider needs.

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01

PCI DSS certified

Payment and account data protected by PCI DSS and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 controls.

02

Quality assurance

Interactions reviewed against your scripts, safety procedures and service standards.

03

Multichannel support

Voice, chat, email, SMS and social media connected in one customer history.

04

Ensured business continuity

40+ delivery centers in 13 countries keep lines open through disasters and peaks.

05

24x7 coverage

Live support at any hour, because outages and leaks never wait for business hours.

06

28 languages

Native-speaking agents serve diverse service territories and multilingual customers on every channel.

Case studies

Results from telecom, acquisition and AI programs.

Work Fusion CX has delivered for subscriber-based and service-driven businesses.

Get in touch

Talk to a utility customer service specialist.

Tell us which service lines, channels and territories you support. A utility CX specialist will follow up with a scope, coverage plan and pricing.

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    Phone

    Preferred delivery location

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    FAQ

    Utility customer service questions, answered.

    The questions telecom, energy and gas providers ask us most often.

    What is utility customer service outsourcing?

    Utility customer service outsourcing means partnering with an experienced BPO provider to manage customer interactions such as billing inquiries, outage support, account management, service requests and complaints, so your internal teams can focus on operations and infrastructure.

    We provide omnichannel customer support covering billing and payment assistance, outage communication, account management, service requests, complaint handling, technical support and general customer inquiries for telecom, energy and gas providers.

    Outsourcing gives utility providers access to trained customer service professionals, scalable staffing, extended support coverage and established processes that help improve response times and customer satisfaction, especially during outages and seasonal peaks.

    Outsourced utility service providers offer 24-hour live customer support and manage multichannel communication. Customers get on-time, accurate answers to their questions, appointments scheduled for technician visits, and problems triaged and troubleshot with customized scripting.

    Fusion CX combines experienced customer service professionals, omnichannel capabilities, scalable operations and industry-focused processes to help utility providers improve customer experiences while optimizing support costs. One partner can support telecom, energy and gas service lines under a single quality standard.

    Fusion CX provides global-standard utility BPM services from 40+ delivery centers in 13 countries. With custom, scalable customer service, customer experience and engagement solutions, utility companies can streamline business outcomes and keep customers supported around the clock.

    Yes. Our teams assist customers with billing questions, payment-related inquiries, account information, payment arrangements and other routine billing support, following your processes and policies. Agents are trained on your billing cycles, fees and hardship options, so customers get consistent answers whichever channel they use.