Payment plans top the list of debt management options for UK water customers

In the face of the ongoing cost of living crisis, research from Aptumo, our next-generation water billing and CRM software, has shown that payment plans are the most popular form of financial support for water customers.

One in six delayed payment of a water bill due to lack of understanding

Unclear communications and a lack of understanding of water bills are causing almost one in six (14%) bill payers to delay payment to their water provider, according to new research.

Debt collection: instilling a customer-centric mindset

In our latest coffee break blog, Echo's Lloyd Birkhead looks at UK collections practices, consumer views and attitudes and the evolving role of collections teams.

The Debt Stigma: 50% of adults feel they can’t ask for help

New research reveals worrying findings when it comes to the UK debt stigma and consumer reluctance to ask service providers for help.

Echo and Northern Ireland Water win prestigious award

Echo and Northern Ireland Water scoop the Customer Facing Team of the Year award at the prestigious Utility Week Awards 2016.

Early Arrears Debt: getting utility customers back on track

With more than 2.5 million UK households reported to struggling to pay their water bills, a robust early arrears debt strategy can be the most effective intervention to get customers back on track, and reduce bad debt levels.