Q&A: What is a good small business telephone system?

Question by FivePtsCalvin: What is a good small business telephone system?
I’m researching a good (cost vs quality) small business telephone system. Have any ideas?

The following features are a must:

- Transfer
- Intercom (between phones)
- Intercom (overhead speakers)
- Expandable up to at least 12 extensions (I’d like at least 15)

I’d *like* the following:

- Music on hold
- The ability to see which phones line are being used (or see what extensions are on the phone)
- Speed dial
- Ability to use external flash feature to transfer to outside phones (be able to flash the CO Line)

There’s no requirements on ease of setup– I’ll spend 300 hours if I need to put something good in. My budget is around $ 1500.

Any suggestions?

Best answer:

Answer by striderknight2000
Try a Nortstar keysystem probably be the closet to what your lookin for.

If you use one of these you might need to setup a seperate pageing system but that should still be with in budget. As far as phones they might run you a little more than what your expecting to pay.

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Does caller ID on a vtech i6768 5.8GHz Cordless Handset phone system cost money or is it free?

Question by Andy Ngo: Does caller ID on a vtech i6768 5.8GHz Cordless Handset phone system cost money or is it free?
i have this model, and i want to subscribe for caller ID but i don’t know what number to call, and if caller ID is free or not.. could anyone help?

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Answer by Iknowalittle
Caller ID is a paid option. I pay $ 4.50 a month, for enhanced, it shows me the caller ID for some one else calling in if I am on the phone already. But you must also subscribe to call waiting to get that option.
Call you local phone company or look in the Phone book and see what their options are.

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VoIP Phone Review: Polycom IP4000 Conference Phone for Business VoIP Service

The Polycom IP4000 VoIP conference phone is a perfect addition to the FreedomIQ hosted VoIP service. The Polycom IP4000 has been widely adopted by businesses of all sizes because of the VoIP features it supports and the high-level of quality. If you are using VoIP phone service for your business, the Polycom IP4000 is the perfect VoIP conference phone to support your meetings. Complete with enterprise-grade features and a clear, backlit LCD, the IP4000 is an easy-to-use and flexible conference phone solution. Polycoms SoundStation IP4000 offers professional offices an affordable, broad range conference phone that can be expanded further to fit any room. Learn more about the Polycom IP4000 and the FreedomIQ hosted VoIP service by FreedomVOICE by watching this episode of the FreedomIQ Review or by visiting www.freedomiq.com
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Business Phone Supplier TelcoDepot.com Expands Cordless Analog Phone Offering

Business Phone Supplier TelcoDepot.com Expands Cordless Analog Phone Offering
TelcoDepot.com, a provider of phone systems, VoIP equipment, business VoIP service, Hosted PBX solutions, assorted phone accessories and phone system support services for small businesses, has expanded its offering of cordless analog phones which
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LG-Ericsson unveils unified communications box for SMBs
“Ten years ago the typical IP-PBX was just connected to a bunch of telephones. Now they have to link IP Phones, landlines, smartphones and tablets,” said Haskin. “Making it easy for the small IT shop to handle all this is what the iPECS-MG promises to
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Ecommerce Phone System Supplier TelcoDepot.com Introduces Long Range Cordless
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ASiQ Releases Apple Bluetooth Apps for iPhone and iPad In-Flight Connectivity


Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

ASiQ Limited is pleased to announce that their in-flight connectivity Apps, ?BizjetMobile? and ?iJetCell? are now available from the Apple iTunes App. store.

Ron Chapman, ASiQ?s CEO stated, ?The Company is very excited about the Apple release as we believe it is truly unique.

What our Apple Bluetooth system does is upgrade an existing aircraft satellite link into a Smartphone/Tablet network and allows passengers and crew to connect outside the cellular roaming network, thereby eliminating roaming charges. You can also remove the existing aircraft PABX and hardwired telephones as they are longer needed. The ASiQ solution eliminates 90% of the system and equipment cost associated with conventional aircraft cell phone technology and considering that over 36,000 aircraft operators have already spent $ 150 – $ 650K installing a satellite link, then $ 15K for a system upgrade is minimal.

Once an aircraft is upgraded with ASiQ?s mini satellite router, corporate jet passengers can download the BizjetMobile Voice and Data App via iTunes for US$ 999 and their pilots can purchase the iJetCell cockpit data App, for US$ 499.

Our research shows that people in aircraft want to keep in touch just as they do on the ground. Their primary method of keeping in touch when they are on the move is messaging, and on Bizjets, executives want the ability to access their contact lists and initiate calls via their own phone. This is what we deliver, and without the certification issues, high equipment cost and high usage charges associated with Wi-Fi.

While Wi-Fi has its place, it?s really only useful if you have broadband and when you consider the very high costs of a broadband system in an aircraft, it?s probably the reason over 90% of business jets and airliners only have narrow band and that is where our Bluetooth Apps can make a real difference.

Bluetooth?s main attribute is its robust protocol and unique ability to establish a Personal Area Network (PAN) and you cannot get any more personal than in an aircraft.”

ASiQ has 2 corporate jets being upgraded with the complete system in Australia and will commence its first US aircraft installation next month. ASiQ has a Bluetooth solution for all cell phones and tablets.

About ASiQ

ASiQ has over 2 decades experience in designing, manufacturing and implementing aircraft passenger and crew communication systems.

BizjetMobile and IJetCell are Apps developed from the patented SafeCell technology created by ASiQ ltd whose intellectual property is licenced from ASI Entertainment Inc.

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone and iPad are a trademarks of Apple Inc.

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Reseller Billing – Xila Broadband Wholesale DSL & VOIP Reseller Program

Information on the billing procedures of the Xila Broadband Wholesale DSL & VOIP Reseller Program.

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Nortel Norstar Phone Ringers

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Gigaset to Showcase Much Anticipated L410 Device at 2012 International CES in North American Debut


Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

Gigaset Communications, Inc. will showcase its new L410 clip-on speaker phone innovation at CES this week. It?s one in a line of brand new DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) devices the company will unveil in their North American debut. The long wait is over for this heavily anticipated device that is already widely used in Europe and Asia and this week?s announcement surrounding the availability of the L410 hands-free clip in the United States is guaranteed to cause excitement in the cordless telecommunications industry.

?We?re incredibly excited to bring the L410 to U.S. consumers in an effort to enhance their cordless telecommunications needs,? said Tony Stankus, Product and Marketing Director, North America Gigaset Communications. ?We?re equally excited about the New Year with regard to our upcoming marketing initiatives and strategies that will involve a wide swath of product and brand integrations in feature films and television that will further expand our visibility in the global marketplace.?

Unlike a headset that rests on the ear, the Gigaset L410 is a wearable speakerphone. Designed for intuitive handling, the L410?s quick plug and play setup and simple design make it easy to use. The Gigaset L410 hands-free clip offers true mobility for calls at home, allowing users to take care of other things at the same time ? cooking, working on the computer or surfing the Internet.

The L410 comes paired with a Gigaset C610A DECT telephone with answering machine. Users can also switch between the Gigaset L410 clip and the C610A handset as well as transfer calls from handset to clip with just one click. Calls can be picked up directly on the Gigaset L410 and its ECO DECT power-saving features make it an environmentally-friendly addition to the home or small office.

In addition to the L410, Gigaset is announcing the availability the A510 and the A510 IP cordless telephones. These family-friendly cordless telephones provide easy-to-use, fixed-line and VoIP calling for busy households. With the A510, incoming callers can each be customized with different colors and ringtones. Navigation through the settings menu and calling functions is very simple due to the four-way key and two context-sensitive display keys.

The A510 IP cordless VoIP telephone allows users to make calls over the Internet with more than 230 VoIP providers worldwide that can be configured with Gigaset?s preinstalled Connection Assistant. Up to six cordless handsets can be registered on the Gigaset A510 IP?s base station. The telephone offers users a quick and easy means of transforming the display into a live ticker, showing information from weather reports to the latest news. The A510 IP is also equipped with unsurpassed voice quality due to High Definition Sound Performance (HDSP), a Gigaset innovation for calls over the Internet.

This new hybrid landline/Internet telephone can be ordered online by consumers from select retailers.

In a bid for increased consumer awareness in the North American marketplace, Gigaset has just entered into a new licensing agreement with one of Mexico?s premiere morning shows on TV Azteca, Venga la Alegria. This is in addition to television and feature film integrations with such popular prime time television shows such as Two And A Half Men, Extra, Last Man Standing, Weeds, Happy Endings and Let?s Make a Deal.

The Venga la Alegria agreement includes on-air promotions and product integrations on one of the most widely watched morning shows across Mexico. It also includes the rights for the Gigaset brand to position itself as an official product of the show as well as the use of Venga la Alegria?s logos in conjunction with the brand in what is Gigaset?s first advertising and commercial foray in the country with out of home, print, retail point of sale and e-commerce advertising.

?Venga la Alegria is a respected program throughout Mexico and we feel that this platform is well aligned with the quality, innovation and high standards that Gigaset brings to consumers through its products,? said Stankus. ?We?re thrilled and excited about this new partnership.?

?Cordless phones are the most convenient way of communicating while multi-tasking inside the home to talk with loved ones, especially for busy mothers. We’ve chosen Venga la Alegria to address people who are looking for convenience, superior functionality and the highest quality phones available in Mexico,? added Roberto Bruder Aguiar, President North and Central America, Gigaset Communications. ?With a high percent of household decision-makers for home products being women, V.A. is the perfect vehicle for us to launch our entertainment marketing initiatives in Mexico.?

About:

Gigaset Communications GmbH is one of the world?s largest manufacturers of cordless phones and the clear market leader in Europe for DECT phones. With its headquarters in Munich, the company develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality products. Its portfolio includes fixed-network phones, Voice over IP devices and telephone systems. The primary production site is in Bocholt, Germany, where the Gigaset products are manufactured under the most stringent quality and environmental standards.

Additional press releases are available for download at http://www.gigaset.com/press.

You can find out more about Gigaset Communications at http://www.gigaset.com.

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Assisted Living Tampa

There are several Tampa Assisted Living services to provide care for folks in need, particularly older persons who can no longer take good care of themselves. With the number of seniors in Tampa steadily growing, these Assisted Living Tampa services make sure that the elderly who needs the right amount of care will be able to avail of one. These assisted living facilities make the choice easy for those who are deciding on how to care best for their aging parents and relatives, and many people find that the excellent assisted living facilities in Tampa provide entertainment and fun for those who live there.

There are many types of Tampa assisted living facilities, and the people who enjoy these facilities are as diverse as they are numerous. Some who enjoy the assisted living facilities are more than able to get around and enjoy their lives, while others are in need of constant care due to poor health or illness. Individuals who still get around and enjoy being able to live independently will find assisted living Tampa facilities truly enjoyable since they get to interact with other individuals with the same age as theirs. On the other hand, those who need a higher level of care would be able to enjoy the care and attention that they truly need.

Assisted living facilities offer a wide variety of services, and the amount of assistance is dependent entirely on the person who is staying there. Some people will need help only to wash clothes or drive to the store, while others will need full time care and medical attention. Most assisted living facilities include housekeeping, laundry services, and meals, though all of them offer medical services in one form or another. The purpose of providing all of these services is to make life pleasant for those in need of assistance and who are no longer able to completely function on their own.

There are so many wrong portrayals done by movies with regards to the kind of life that patients have in some assisted living facilities. This gave rise to misconceptions such as orderlies stealing money and drugging their patients. The truth of the matter is that most assisted living communities offer a safe haven when senior citizens are able to enjoy their golden years in peace. Those who can be independent, are often left on their own, and a helping hand is only given when it is needed. Those who need more focused care, however, are able to obtain it thanks to the trained personnel of the assisted living facilities.

For those looking for answers on how to provide the best care for their aging family members, assisted living facilities are among the best solutions. Your loved ones will be able to stay in a comfortable place where their needs are well-taken care of, and that they are provided with an avenue to socialize with their peers. There is no need to worry about your loved ones in assisted living facilities, as there is a trained staff of dedicated professionals who will care for them.

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Phone.com, Inc. Receives 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award


Livingston, NJ (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

Phone.com, Inc. announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Phone.com Virtual Office as a recipient of the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award.

?For well over a decade TMCNET has been the leader in promoting and covering the VoIP industry. We are very pleased to once again be recognized by them for our innovative Virtual Office product suite,? said Ari Rabban, CEO at Phone.com.

Phone.com Virtual Office gives your business a professional image with a virtual PBX phone system. A feature packed business tool that will manage your communications and win customers. For more information visit http://www.phone.com.

?I am happy to grant Phone.com with a Product of the Year Award. The editors of INTERNET TELEPHONY have verified that the Phone.com Virtual Office suite displays quality and innovation plus provides real needs in the marketplace,? stated Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. ?I would like to congratulate the entire team at Phone.com for their commitment to advancing IP communication technologies.?

2011 Product of the Year winners are published in the January/February 2012 issue of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the authority in IP communication since 1998?.

For more information about TMC, please visit http://www.tmcnet.com.

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