The Challenges of Paperless Billing and Online Contracts

Paperless billing and online contracts could help to solve a number of environmental issues. This type of online contracting, paperless billing, however, does come with some challenges.

While it would be better for the environment to have every company automatically push out online contracts and paperless billing, we are not currently able to completely convert over from traditional paper contracts, which can be a wasteful practice for the environment and pulp resources. Here are some of the biggest challenges that face paperless billing and online contracts.

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Not everyone is Tech-savvy

There are still some seniors who would prefer to have a paper bill so that they can have a copy of the bill on file. Many seniors often prefer the idea of a paper contract as well, for keeping a contract with them at all times.

The solution: Offer special training to seniors. This can be organized within the communities. They are less tech-savvy and need instructors that patiently guide them through this new digital world.

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The Internet Infrastructure

There are still some areas of the world where reliable Internet access can be quite spotty. Utilities and individuals who require access here will often need internet infrastructure improvements before they can start opting for paperless billing, smart contracts, and more.

The solution: Create a sustainable internet infrastructure that is accessible to everyone. The goal can be reached at the government level since it provides licenses. In other words: FREE WIFI EVERYWHERE!

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Security Updates may be required

Smart contracts through the use of blockchain technology could represent a better future for paperless billing, data storage, and more. Until more providers start using this type of technology, we could be faced with security issues for legal contracts, bills, and more.

The solution: Learn new technologies and get to know their strengths and shortcomings by testing them.

Until we start to see changes in technology, a willingness to use these types of paper billing items, and an improvement in Internet infrastructure, it could be some time before we start to see more people opting for online contracts and paperless billing. Online billing and contracts could represent a bright future in eco-friendly technology. As technology continues to change however we may begin to see more trust in these services.

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Do you agree? What other challenges have you experienced when Paperless Billing and Online Contracts were implemented in your community? How did you resolve them? Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences on this matter. We can all learn from each other.

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Sources

Buterin, Dmitry, et al. “What Are Smart Contracts? A Beginner’s Guide to Smart Contracts.”Blockgeeks, Jan 1, 2016. blockgeeks.com/guides/smart-contracts/.

ECommerce Times. Online Billing, Part 2: Problems and Possibilities. ECommerceTimes.com, Sept 18, 2017. www.ecommercetimes.com/story/59379.html.

Kuhner, Christophe. Generix Group, Oct 5, 2016. www.generixgroup.com/en/blog/news-brief-paperless-billing-client-challenges.