Okay, let’s tackle this. So Richard has 37 years of experience in telecommunications, which is a long time. He has held a Manager position at AT&T for most of that time. Skills like wireless, VoIP, Ethernet, and telephony are in demand. Location is Bloomington, Indiana, which is a mid-sized city. According to various sources, telecommunications professionals with his level of experience can charge around $100-$200 per hour. Considering his extensive experience, I’ll estimate around $125 per hour.