FSM most commonly refers to companies that need to manage installation, service, or repairs of systems or equipment.
[citation needed] Whereas one company will provide most, if not all, of the desirable features in field service management, another will be missing one or up to several functions.
Pricing is dependent on several factors: a company's size, business needs, number of users, carrier selection, and planned data usage.
[citation needed] Costs can range from $20.00 per month for an unbundled solution that does not include carrier data charges to upwards of $200.00.
[1] Companies are using mobile computing to improve communication with the field, increase productivity, streamline work processes, and enhance customer service and loyalty.