Next projected USPS rate increase: Spring 2008

See our Rate Change News Section to learn how the May 12, 2008 will impact your business.

Most users of mailing systems and equipment from MMS operate one or more electronic postal scales to help determine rates for mailing, shipping and special services. These are convenient devices that improve mailing accuracy and efficiency. Current USPS rates and services can be contained in rate chips (PROMs) that are installed in the scale or smart cards that allow for electronic transfer to your mailing system software.  Our newest digital systems allow you do download updated postage rates simply by connecting an analog phone line directly to your mailing machine.

When the US Postal Service or other carriers change their rates, MMS makes certain that impacted customers receive the proper rate chip, card or disk prior to the effective date for a quick and simple update solution. MMS notifies ALL of its electronic scale clients well in advance via the mail (cover letter and a fax/mail back order form). If we do not receive a response, MMS does attempt to contact those customers by phone to make sure the proper order is placed. Unlike our competitors, we do not assume you want the update, send you the chip and charge your account.

Many MMS customers are covered by Rate and Structure and/or Software Care Insurance Programs. These customers are also notified by mail; however, no response is required – we will automatically send the update to you.  If you are using an Online Services compatible digital mailing system, you may have the ability to download the rate update.  Downloaded updates do not change the postage rates in your mailing system until the effective date of the USPS rate change.

Whether this is a chargeable event for your organization or not, if you DO NOT receive correspondence from Modular Mailing Systems, you should contact us right away to discuss your options.