Questions

Business phone system FAQ

Plain answers about how our phone systems work and what they cost. Don't see your question? Call 215-344-1122.

What is a simultaneous call path?

A simultaneous call path (also called a "channel") is one live phone call, inbound or outbound. The number of paths is how many calls your office can have going at the same moment. If eight people are on the phone at once, you need at least eight paths.

Each path is $35 a month, with no per-minute charges.

Is a channel the same as a call path?

Yes. "Channel" and "simultaneous call path" mean the same thing: one active call at a time. Our pricing table suggests a number of channels for each office size (for example, 3–5 for a 5–10 phone office), based on how many people are typically on the phone at once.

How does the flat monthly pricing work?
  • 5–10 phones: $199/month (3–5 call paths, 1 number)
  • 11–15 phones: $299/month (5–7 call paths, 1–3 numbers)
  • 16–25 phones: $399/month (8–16 call paths, 1–5 numbers)

Your rate stays locked for as long as you're a customer. Anything outside those plans is priced at $35 per call path plus $15 per number. E911 service is $6 a month per number.

Are there per-minute or long-distance charges?

No per-minute charges for standard calls to the contiguous US (lower 48), Canada and Mexico. International calling is available at an additional charge. The flat plans are for normal business use; see what counts as normal business use.

Why is this less expensive than RingCentral and similar services?

Most large providers charge per user, so every new employee adds to the bill. We charge for how many calls you can have going at once, which is usually far fewer than the number of people in the office. We also don't spend on national advertising or bundle features most small offices never use. Use the calculator to compare against what you pay now.

Do I need new phones, or can I use the ones I have?

Either works:

  • Our phones: Grandstream phones and adapters, set up and ready to go. Equipment is priced separately; ask when you call.
  • Your own phones: any compatible SIP desk phone or softphone app. You're responsible for configuring your own devices, or we can do it for an extra fee.
Can I keep my current phone numbers?

Yes. Number porting is free, and we handle it for you. It typically takes 10–14 days.

Who installs the phones?

Our local technicians can install everything on-site in the Philadelphia area. If you'd rather do it yourself, the phones arrive configured and ready to plug in.

Do you provide E911?

Yes. E911 sends your office address to emergency dispatchers when someone dials 911. It's a flat $6 a month per phone number.

What features are included?

The full set of standard business phone features: auto attendant, ring groups, call queues, business-hours and holiday schedules, voicemail to email, call recording, call park, paging and intercom, conference bridges, find me / follow me, fax to email, caller blocking, call history and more. See the full list. Add-ons that require third-party licenses or services cost extra, and we'll tell you before anything is added to your bill.

What happens if I decide to leave?

You're not locked in. Service is month to month, and after your first year we'll hand over your complete phone system configuration so you can take it with you. Your numbers can be ported to another provider at any time.

How many phone numbers do I need, and what do they cost?

Most small offices start with one main number for incoming calls, with extensions for each person. Additional numbers for departments or direct lines are $15 each per month.

Is there a contract, setup fee, or long-term commitment?

No contracts and no setup fees. Service is month to month. We handle the system setup; you plug in the phones.

How reliable is it?

The system runs in the cloud, so there's no equipment in your office to fail or maintain, and updates are handled for you. We target 99.9%+ uptime, and you can check current status any time on our status page.

What if I need more call paths or numbers later?

Add them any time: $35 per call path or $15 per number. The flat plans cover typical use for each office size, so most offices only add capacity when they grow.

What counts as normal business use?

The flat plans are designed for typical small and mid-size office calling: customer service, sales, and internal calls, generally under 3,000 minutes per call path per month.

Outbound call centers, auto-dialing, telemarketing, predictive dialing and other high-volume outbound operations don't qualify for the flat plans. If that's your business, call 215-344-1122 and we'll quote it separately.

What areas do you serve?

Philadelphia, Montgomery County and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, plus Gainesville, Florida.

How do I get started?

Try the calculator to see your monthly cost, then call 215-344-1122 or send a message.

Questions about your setup?

Call and talk to the person who'll build your system.

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