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Sophisticated telecommunications systems aren't just for the Fortune 500 anymore. If you have a broadband connection, you can take advantage of Aptela's VoIP phone service and get big business productivity and mobility solutions - without the big business price tag.
Why A VoIP Phone Service Is a Better Investment.
Even in a robust economic environment, traditional phone services are rarely the best fit for a small business. In tighter times, the consequences of this poor fit become even easier to see. Traditional phone service can hurt a small business's prospects for growth or survival by draining money and hampering productivity. Small business owners who are looking to squeeze every last measure of savings, efficiency and productivity from all of their office systems can ill-afford the drawbacks of traditional phone service:
VoIP Service at What Cost?
The high cost of a full-blown premise-based PBX network with powerful business communication features puts it out of reach for most small companies. That fact alone forces small business owners to choose between affordability and functionality. The choice many end up making is to start their companies with a few basic lines from the local phone company and limited communication tools that are inefficient.
Making the Switch to a VoIP Phone Service.
Making the switch to a VoIP phone service is easy...it's just a matter of deciding if it's right for you. Most small businesses find that subscribing to a VoIP phone service is the most efficient and cost effective way to manage their business communications.
A hosted VoIP phone service will not only provide you with improved phone quality, but the installation is easy and inexpensive. A VoIP phone service picks up where a traditional or on-premise PBX systems fall short.
The productivity-enhancing features of VoIP exceed anything a traditional phone system could offer, at an even lower price point. Aptela's VoIP phone service can give you products like Remote Office, Find Me, Follow Me, and advanced mobility features. In addition to increasing productivity, VoIP is energy efficient, supporting green business initiatives.
If you're still not convinced that Aptela's VoIP service is right for you, look over the chart below to discover the many other ways a VoIP phone service will exceed your expectations.
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No expensive on-premise equipment |
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Seamless integration of remote locations & workers |
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Productivity-enhancing features at a nominal cost: Remote Office, Find Me, Smart Follow Me Lists, Mobile Features |
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Web interface for anywhere access to information and settings |
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Technology enhancements and risks borne by the service provider, not the customer |
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Maintenance, management and upgrades handled by the service provider, not the customer |
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Energy efficient; Supports “Green” initiatives |
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Is VoIP right for your company?
If any of these statements apply to you, your business will probably benefit from switching to VoIP.
Evaluate your needs.
With VoIP, you can customize your phone system to meet your needs—and build in flexibility so you don't outgrow it tomorrow.
Compare Aptela to other phone services.
Discover how Hosted VoIP, On-Premise PBX and Traditional Phone Service stack up against each other on call quality, installation and setup, productivity features, energy efficiency and more.
