Phone Systems Compared
Get a comparison of the phone systems & solutions that we offer.
Some of this can get a little confusing, so feel free to give us a call to discuss your needs in person.
Cloud Hosted vs On-Site PBX Systems
Here we compare fully hosted solutions, such as our CT Cloud system, with traditional on-site phone systems.
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| Features | VoIP PBX | On-site PBX |
|---|---|---|
| Web portal for admin changes | Depends on current system | |
| Easy support for remote & mobile users and remote offices | ||
| Initial setup cost | Low or Free | Higher |
| 3-digit dialing | ||
| Voicemail-to-email | ||
| Support for digital telephones using standard telephone wiring | ||
| Support for VoIP telephones | Depends on current system | |
| Multiple music on hold files, customized per user | ||
| Better sound quality (dependent on internet quality) | ||
| Low or free maintenance and software upgrade cost | ||
| Office phones work if internet is down | ||
| Automatic rerouting of calls during an outage | ||
| Free automatic updates with the latest features | ||
| Free nationwide calling | ||
| Voicemail and auto attendant systems | ||
| Call forward to cell phone | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Texting support | ||
| 911 support for 1 or more locations | ||
| Supports analog devices like fax & credit cards | ||
| Remote 24/7 monitoring of PBX and phones | ||
| Monthly charge per user | ||
| Multiple devices per user | ||
| Easy scalability | ||
| Easy connection to paging systems and doorbox systems | ||
| Great for high density of phone extensions (e.g. lunch room, file room, etc.) | ||
| Conference bridge |
VoIP Phone Lines vs Landlines
Here we compare VoIP phone line solutions with traditional landlines.
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| Features | VoIP Lines | Landlines |
|---|---|---|
| Web portal for admin & call forwarding changes | ||
| Compatible with current phone system | ||
| Voicemail-to-email | ||
| Quick setup and installation, often times same day. | ||
| Works when internet is down | ||
| Free nationwide calling | ||
| Call forward to cell phone | ||
| 911 support for more then one location | ||
| Easy scalability. Only pay for what you need. | ||
| Supports analog devices like fax & credit cards | ||
| Works during power outage | ||
| Remote 24/7 monitoring of service | ||
| Less expensive | ||
| Easy direct dial phone numbers for users | ||
| Control outbound caller-ID name and number |