I decided to create a new thread because I want to explore maybe even non-pbx options here.
Let me describe my current office phone system. I like many of you started my business with a cell phone. Currently this is a boost mobile cheapo phone with Bluetooth support. As my business grew I needed a 2nd line. I needed the phone to be able to ring when I called out or was on the phone. I bought a magicjack as this is only $20/yr.
Currently I have a Panasonic cordless phone system with 5 handsets. It connects to my boost mobile main line via Bluetooth. Behaving much like a Bluetooth headset does. The corded line into the Panasonic is my magicjack line.
When Someone calls my mobile main line it rings all 5 of the Panasonic cordless phones. Usually my front counter person answer it. If they need to transfer the call to me they hit the mute button and walk the phone over to me.
I don't need 5 phones. But I do need 3 phones. 1.) On my front counter persons desk. 2.) On my desk. 3.) In my main workshop area.
I uses approx. 3000 minutes a month.
I looked at RingCentral. But it looks like this will cost me $90/mnth.
I'd like to stay in the $45/mnth or under category.
I looked about hosting my own FreePBX or similar setup. But I'm extremely confused about what VoIP provider can help me. I've been clicking on links for hours and I'm just more confused. I think I need a SIP provider who can provide me 2 channels and unlimited minutes?
Or would I be better off porting my boost mobile number to another magicjack device and buying 3 two-line telephones from my local office depot?
Let me describe my current office phone system. I like many of you started my business with a cell phone. Currently this is a boost mobile cheapo phone with Bluetooth support. As my business grew I needed a 2nd line. I needed the phone to be able to ring when I called out or was on the phone. I bought a magicjack as this is only $20/yr.
Currently I have a Panasonic cordless phone system with 5 handsets. It connects to my boost mobile main line via Bluetooth. Behaving much like a Bluetooth headset does. The corded line into the Panasonic is my magicjack line.
When Someone calls my mobile main line it rings all 5 of the Panasonic cordless phones. Usually my front counter person answer it. If they need to transfer the call to me they hit the mute button and walk the phone over to me.
I don't need 5 phones. But I do need 3 phones. 1.) On my front counter persons desk. 2.) On my desk. 3.) In my main workshop area.
I uses approx. 3000 minutes a month.
I looked at RingCentral. But it looks like this will cost me $90/mnth.
I'd like to stay in the $45/mnth or under category.
I looked about hosting my own FreePBX or similar setup. But I'm extremely confused about what VoIP provider can help me. I've been clicking on links for hours and I'm just more confused. I think I need a SIP provider who can provide me 2 channels and unlimited minutes?
Or would I be better off porting my boost mobile number to another magicjack device and buying 3 two-line telephones from my local office depot?