Startechtel.com's Blog

For All Your Phone System Needs

Phone Systems

Shopping For A PBX Phone System?

While many have opted to upgrade to newer communication technologies, some remain true to the PBX (Private Branch Exchange) system. A PBX system is a private telephone network owned and operated by the individual enterprise. Calls are switched between users on local lines, and a particular number of outside lines are shared for users to […]

Tags: , , ,

Posted in Business Phone Systems, Phone Systems | Comments Off on Shopping For A PBX Phone System?

Weigh Your Options Before Choosing A Cloud Phone System

These days, it seems like everyone is switching to the Cloud. With the multitude of benefits, ease of use, and cut in costs, it only makes sense that we ditch old technology and trade up for the new. Cloud phone systems offer more flexibility when it comes to communication. The list of available features with […]

Tags: , , , , , ,

Posted in Business Phone Systems, Phone System Equipment, Phone Systems | Comments Off on Weigh Your Options Before Choosing A Cloud Phone System

Are We Ditching PBX, Or Reinventing It?

A PBX, or a Private Branch Exchange, is often used within a business to allow a more cost-effective communication system. Commonly utilizing analog technologies, a PBX switches calls between users on local lines with a certain number of shared external phone lines. With new technologies available, it seems like these older systems would become obsolete. […]

Tags: , , , , , ,

Posted in Business Phone Systems, Phone System Equipment, Phone Systems | Comments Off on Are We Ditching PBX, Or Reinventing It?

Telephone Systems: Which Is Right For You?

Good communication is a large part of business and success. A solid telephone system is important for a business to reach customers as well as communicate and collaborate together. With different types of business phone systems on the market, you may not know which one to choose. Before you invest in a telephone system for […]

Tags: , , , , ,

Posted in Phone Systems | Comments Off on Telephone Systems: Which Is Right For You?

Allworx Connect: The Third Generation IP Phone System

The wait is over – Allworx Connect series is here. This is the third generation of IP phone systems for Allworx, again and as always, focused on small- to mid-sized businesses. Users can look forward to a faster processor, improved functionality and security, and more. The Allworx Connect series features five models to suit different […]

Tags: , , , , , ,

Posted in Phone System Equipment, Phone Systems, VoIP Phone Systems | Comments Off on Allworx Connect: The Third Generation IP Phone System

How To Set Up Automated Phone Systems

Thinking about employing an automated phone system for your office? It’s not a bad idea. Automated phone systems can be a great help by allowing customers easy access to self-service and helping your employees focus on the task at hand rather than bothering with answering and redirecting calls. There are different types of automated phone […]

Tags: , ,

Posted in Phone System Equipment, Phone Systems | Comments Off on How To Set Up Automated Phone Systems

How Important Is A Phone System When It Comes To Customer Service?

Whether you’re a business owner or a consumer, you understand how crucial great customer service is to the success of a business. As a consumer, no matter how exceptional the product or service, if the customer experience is poor, it’s not likely that you will be a return customer. As a business owner, your goal […]

Tags: , , , , , ,

Posted in Phone Systems | Comments Off on How Important Is A Phone System When It Comes To Customer Service?

Celebrate National Telephone Day With A Free Phone!

Every year on April 26, we celebrate Telephone Day. On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell uttered the first words spoken into a telephone – “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.” Just a month before, he applied for a patent and beat Elisha Gray by a mere two hours. Bell met […]

Tags: , , , , , ,

Posted in Phone Systems | Comments Off on Celebrate National Telephone Day With A Free Phone!

Should You Let Someone Else Manage Your Phone System?

We’ve likely said this before, and will likely say it again, but a phone system plays a significant role in the success of a business. Whether small or large scale, analog, digital, or IP, a strong telecommunication system can make or break a company. Starting a small business with an on-site business phone system is […]

Tags: , , , ,

Posted in Phone Systems, VoIP Phone Systems | Comments Off on Should You Let Someone Else Manage Your Phone System?

User Friendly Automated Phone Systems

Automated phone systems – is there anything more frustrating? As much as we despise it, this technology isn’t going away. Also known as “interactive voice response” or IVR, waiting for menu options, inputting the same information, and the persistent misunderstanding of voice recognition begs for a new and improved solution. Since most of us are […]

Tags: , , , ,

Posted in Phone Systems | Comments Off on User Friendly Automated Phone Systems

Phone System Support