Smarterhome call flow English

Call Flow — English

1. Prepare — Greeting (repeat)

Hello and thank you for calling SmarterHome.ai, Spectrum authorized retailer. My name is [Agent’s Name] on a recorded line. How can I assist you today?

2. Rapport & Qualify

  • “I’d be happy to help you. May I please have your name?”
  • “Please share your ZIP code, house number, and street name to check coverage.”
  • “Is this residential or business?”
  • “Are you the homeowner?”
  • Confirm preferred phone number and a secondary number in case needed.
  • Use the customer’s information in Bundle Portal to start generating any order (Potential Sale) as you qualify.

Identify the Call Driver

  • Billing / Lower Bill → Ask provider & monthly cost.
  • Technical Support → Ask provider & issue duration.
  • New Services / Acquisition → Usage, provider, Spectrum history.
  • Cancel / Retain → Reposition savings / alternatives.
  • Affiliate / SmarterHome Program → Complete Affiliate form; AM calls same day (~10 min).

Store information

Upload the Vonage ID of that call into Bundle Portal. If it is a GMB or KIOSK bundle, a pop-up will show the store info — provide that to the caller.

From your Directory go to Info GMB Locations and search by the campaign telephone number (the number at the beginning of the campaign name on Vonage).

If the bundle does not show the pop-up, click Potential Sale, copy the campaign phone number from the campaign name, then go to Info GMB Locations and search by that number. Do not use the caller’s phone number. Do NOT give the campaign number as the store number. Provide store name, address, phone, and contact name if needed.

If caller declines or no offers available

“Direct support is best handled by your provider’s customer service team. You’ll find their number on your bill.” “Before you go, I don’t want you to miss this — today you’re eligible for a $200 discount on Vivint’s complete home security system. This is a limited-time offer, designed to help families like yours feel safer right away. Let me quickly connect you to an expert so you can lock this in today.”

3. Open Questions (Discovery)

If the call is from Affiliate and it is not sales related, please thank the caller and proceed with wrap up.

Internet Needs

  • Main use — streaming, gaming, WFH, smart devices?
  • Any slow speeds or buffering?
  • How many devices connected at once?
  • Anyone work or study from home?
  • Use video calls regularly?

Cable / TV Needs

  • Have cable or mainly stream?
  • Platforms: Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Disney+, sports?
  • Live TV, on-demand, or DVR?
  • Must-have channels or sports?
  • Watch on TV, computer, or mobile?
  • How many TVs?
  • Watch together or separately?
  • Never miss live sports/news/events?
  • Use DVR/recordings now? Want it?

Mobile / Wireless Needs

  • How many lines?
  • Carrier & coverage?
  • Current payment?
  • Bundle with internet?
  • Unlimited / hotspot? Travel / intl?
  • 5G important? Use phone as hotspot?
  • Upgrade cadence? Device protection?

Home Security Needs

  • Monitoring system, cameras, alarms?
  • Personalized setup (doorbell, locks, detectors)?
  • Protection from intruders/fire/hazards?
  • Any service interruptions?
  • 24/7 monitoring importance? App control?
  • Detect fire/CO/floods?
  • Pets? (recommend pet-friendly sensors)
  • Smart home integration?
  • Any break-ins nearby?

4. Solve (Match Needs)

“Based on what you shared, I recommend a plan with at least [XX Mbps] so you can [stream / game / WFH / smart devices].”

Present available providers (no pricing yet).

5. Personalize Pitch (SWPDAZ)

  • Option 1: Internet + TV + Phone — normally $XX, today $XX, plus free mobile line for 12 months.
  • Option 2: Internet + TV — normally $XX, today $XX.
  • Satellite areas: emphasize “best available” with today’s reduced price.
  • Assume close: “Great, let’s schedule installation — morning or afternoon?”
  • Seed Security: “You’re also eligible for a partner promotion on home security.”

6. Educate & Assume

  • Features & equipment included.
  • Installation: self-install kit or technician (date/time).
  • Promotions & contract term.
  • Fees: install/shipping if any.
  • “Promo price is $XX for X months, then $XX.”

7. Close & Overcoming Objections

Close

  • Process payment (CPNI compliant).
  • Confirm installation/activation date.
  • Transition: “Now that we’ve covered your internet needs, let’s also secure your home.”

Objections

  • Talk to family → Empathize; secure promo today; adjust before install.
  • No money → Savings vs current bill; no payment until active; autopay discount.
  • Have mobile elsewhere → Bundle savings; add mobile later.
  • Already have security → Vivint integrates; 24/7 monitoring; $200 discount.
  • No long contract → Month-to-month / no-contract options.
  • Think about it → Urgency: promo valid today while on the line.
  • Issues with [provider] → Improvements + alternatives available now.

8. Terms, Compliance & Recap & Review

Order Recap

  • Services: Internet speed, TV package, Mobile lines, Security (if any).
  • Installation: method + date/time (self-install / technician).
  • Equipment: modem/router, TV box, mobile device(s).
  • Promotions & Contract: $XX for X months; then $XX. Term = X months.

Churn-Reduction Bill Recap (read out loud)

  • Billing cycle start: begins on [MM/DD]; first due date [MM/DD].
  • First bill includes prorated partial month + first full month in advance + any one-time fees + equipment rental.
  • Ongoing bill: $XX during promo (months 1–X), then $YY.
  • Taxes & surcharges vary by location.
  • Autopay/Paperless: −$X (often starts next cycle).
  • Bundle/mobile credits: show as bill credits; may start 1–2 cycles after activation/port-in.
  • Gift card/rebate: delivered after X–Y weeks — watch for redemption email.

Service-by-service bill summary (include on bill & read back)

  • Internet: Plan [name/speed] at $[price]/mo promo → then $[price]. Equipment: modem/router $[fee]/mo. One-time: install/activation $[fee]. Discounts: autopay/paperless −$[X].
  • TV: Package [name] at $[price]/mo promo → then $[price]. Devices: receiver/DVR $[fee]/mo each TV. Required: broadcast/RSN $[range]/mo. Add-ons: [HBO/Starz/etc. $[fee]/mo].
  • Phone (Landline): Unlimited nationwide at $[price]/mo. Gov/911 fees vary. Equipment/ATA: $[fee]/mo. Porting timeline: [X–Y days].
  • Mobile: [#] line(s) on [plan name] at $[price]/line after autopay. Devices: $[amount]/mo if financed. Credits usually begin in 1–2 cycles. Taxes/surcharges vary.
“Your first bill will look a bit higher because it includes a partial month, your first full month in advance, and any one-time fees. After that, it will settle at $XX during your promo, then $YY. Autopay/paperless lowers it by $X once applied. Any bundle or mobile credits typically show up starting the next 1–2 billing cycles.”

Compliance

  • Deliver provider’s mandatory legal script (AT&T, Spectrum, Frontier, Optimum, etc.).
  • Broadband Label consent: “We’ll send a broadband label by email/text. Is that okay?”

Survey (Check The Reviews)

Before we wrap up, you’ll receive a quick review request via email or text. We’d love to hear your feedback about this call! Your review on Google helps us ensure top-quality service. We’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to share your experience. Thank you for your time!

Next step: Complete the review with the support of the floor supervisor, and then proceed to the security transfer.

9. Vivint Pitch (Offer & Quick Objection Helper)

I have an additional benefit for you, you qualify for a discount of $250 dollars plus free installation of home security cameras with our partner company Vivint, a leading security company here in the US. Let me bring a Vivint expert to the line, they will walk you through the deals we have today. If the customer chooses not to move with the transfer, please thank the caller and proceed with wrap up.


Tip: read the response naturally, then assume the transfer (“Great—I’ll bring the Vivint expert on now”).

10. Concierge Team (Follow-up & Consent)

Before we wrap up, if you need help with your order, want to add products, or need installation follow-up, our Concierge Team can assist you. Please save this number: 855-430-6204.
Also, do I have your permission to have our Concierge Team contact you by phone regarding your order or installation updates? What’s the best number and a good time window to reach you?

11. Security Transfer to Vivint

  • Bundle Portal Lead: Generate before transfer; note the lead number.
  • Warm Transfer

Intro

Hello, this is [Agent]. I have [Customer] on the line. We completed their [Provider/Product] order. They are a [Homeowner/Renter], [have/do not have] monitoring, and live in a [house/apartment].

Handoff Asset

The Bundle Portal lead number is [XXXXXX]. You can pull all customer details from there.

To customer

Your installation/delivery/activation is scheduled for [date]. I’m connecting you with [Vivint Agent] to review your options and promotions.

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