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The Ultimate VoIP
Feature and Cost
Comparison Guide
The Ultimate VoIP Feature and
Cost Comparison Guide
Switching from your traditional
landline phone service might seem
like a daunting task, especially
when you’re managing a small
business. With so many advances
in voice communication, what is
the right choice for your business?
Voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
is the most affordable phone
service currently available for
enterprises of all sizes. A fancy
way of saying phone service
hosted over the internet, VoIP
is becoming the standard for
advanced business communication. So how do you find the cheapest VoIP service plan? Follow
these four tips and you’ll be set to choose an affordable option to those outdated landlines.
ANALYZE YOUR BUSINESS’S VOICE COMMUNICATION NEEDS.
The most important step in finding the cheapest VoIP business phone service is analyzing your small
business’s unique calling habits. For instance, if you only need 100 minutes per month, it would be
cheaper to get a pay-as-you-go VoIP service versus an unlimited minutes plan. Along the same lines,
does your small business need to call internationally? If so, makes sure your VoIP provider has cheap
international calling rates. If you can pay a large amount upfront, a long-term contract could save you
some money each month as compared to a month-to-month contract. It’s also important to consider
equipment: do you need a state-of-the-art desk phone system, or are you comfortable hosting calls
through a computer? With VoIP it’s easier than ever to have a mobile workforce, so look for service
providers that maintain a smartphone app or web portal.
ENSURE RELEVANT FEATURES ARE INCLUDED ON YOUR PLAN.
After analyzing your business’s voice communication needs, look through the feature list of each VoIP
provider’s plans. You should know by now which features are must-haves for your small business.
We suggest your plan include: a virtual PBX system, mobile application, conference calling, auto-
attendant, and 24/7 customer support service. With a customized plan, you can ensure all of your
must-haves are included without any unnecessary expenses. Contact your prospective VoIP provider
to see what personalization can be made to fit your needs and budget. Don’t fall for “feature bundles”
— these usually include irrelevant features and don’t allow for growth as your business blossoms.
REQUEST A CUSTOMIZED QUOTE AND NETWORK AUDIT TO
ENSURE EFFICIENCY.
For the flexibility your small business needs to survive, look for service providers that offer a
customized quote. This way, you know you are getting the best bang for your buck. Another great
service provision is an on-site network audit. Since VoIP uses your internet connection, you’ll want
to ensure your current level of service can handle the extra use. This is where finding a local VoIP
provider could save your small business in the long-run. On the same note, installing any necessary
equipment, like phones or additional internet connections, should be free. If you decide to DIY, make
sure you purchase phones that offer plug-and-play so you don’t spend precious time just setting up
your new phones.
RESEARCH ONLINE
REVIEWS TO SEE WHAT
OTHERS HAVE TO SAY.
Lastly, do your research! There are many
resources available online that breakdown
price and features of each VoIP provider, so
you can make an informed decision. Below
are the VoIP business phone system reviews
we have created.
BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS
Small Business Solution — 2-40 Users
—$35/month/user + equipment fee on three-year contract
Bright House Networks provides internet, television, and phone services to homes and businesses
in Central Florida, Bakersfield, CA, Birmingham, AL, Indianapolis, IN, and Detroit, MI. For small
businesses, they provide a Hosted Voice phone solution that starts at $35 per month for each user.
Their website claims this plan is “designed for the executive/power user who works in the office but
also has the need to be mobile, and occasionally works out of the office.” Unfortunately, they require a
three year contract and can only support 5-40 users. They also charge for add-on features and make
you pay for the equipment each month. This can easily force your bill up to $60 a month per user.
And, if you are a new customer, you should be prepared to wait 10 to 15 days for installation. Below
are their basic features that come with each Hosted Voice service:
	 • Ability to make/receive calls from a mobile device using a business calling line ID
	 • Call transfer to/from a mobile device
	 • Selective Call Handling/Preferences
	 • Text message alerts for call activity
	 • Music on Hold
	 • Direct Inward Dial Number or Extension
NEXTIVA
Office Pro — 1-4 Users
—$32.95/month/user on annual contract
Founded in 2006, Nextiva is a cloud-based
VoIP communications company that offers
office telephony services to small and mid-
sized businesses. Their three plans include
Office Pro, Office Pro Plus, and Office
Enterprise, all of which can handle 1-100
users. While they do offer discounts, to get
them requires an annual contract and many users. So unless your small business has over 100 users
and the need to sign a long-term contract, you will pay their premium prices. The three levels of plans
also limits the flexibility needed as a small business owner with unique communication needs. What if
you want an attendant console but not the call recording? You have to sign up and pay for the Office
Enterprise plan. Below are the features that come standard with the cheapest plan:
	 • Cloud PBX
	 • Free Number Porting
	 • Unlimited Calling
	 • Free Local Number
	 • Free Toll Free Number
	 • Voicemail to Email
	 • Unlimited Virtual Faxing
	 • Shared Call Appearance
	 • HD Music on Hold
NEXOGY
Founded in 1999, nexogy provides business communication services through voice, video, and
data technologies. Headquartered in Miami, FL, they cater to businesses of all size in the South and
Central Florida region with more than 50 employees. Along with VoIP service, they’ve also expanded
to offer business internet service to Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade, FL.
Pros:
	 • Basic VoIP service starts at $29.95 per month per user
	 • Integrated call center platform
	 • 30-day money back guarantee
	 • Part of the NAP (Network Access Point) of the Americas
	 • Full spectrum of voice, video and data services
Cons:
	 • Service provided only in South and Central Florida
	 • Limited business phone options
	 • Set-up fee depending on length of contract
	 • Mobile Office Feature (smartphone app) is $2.99 more per month per user
Customer Feedback:
Sitejabber reports at 77% satisfaction rate among nexogy users. Among the one-star reviews,
customers complain about being locked into a long-term contract. Like mentioned above, if you want
to have a monthly contract, you must pay a $49.99 set-up fee. Otherwise, you have to sign a two-year
contract. Most complaints also revolved around the customer service experience. From long hold
times to unintelligible accents, customers feel the communication and problem resolution process
could be better.
RINGCENTRAL
Office Standard — 2-19 users
—$24.99/month/user on annual contract
With more than 300,000 customers, RingCentral is an established VoIP provider that was founded in
2003. They deliver cloud business communications solutions in four different countries. An interesting
feature that RingCentral offers is their online meetings and video conferencing for up to 4 users on
the Office Standard plan. If you have more than four employees, you’ll have to go up to the Office
Premium plan which starts at $34.99 per month. Additional features include:
	 • Mobile app
	 • Unlimited calling
	 • Call log reports
	 • Call management
	 • Us-based support and implementation
	 • 1,000 toll-free minutes
	 • Internet fax
VONAGE
Vonage Business VoIP — 1-4 users
—$39.99/month/user
One of the largest VoIP providers, Vonage offers a build-your-own plan starting at $39.99 per month/
user. Your base plan comes with more than forty business-critical features and the ability to add on
premium features at a separate cost per month. Obviously this can be a bit pricey if you are looking
at multiple premium features for each employee. This would be good news to small businesses who
don’t need the premium features, but with such a high starting point, there are cheaper alternatives.
Also, because Vonage isn’t a local VoIP provider, it’s up to you to install equipment and configure your
internet connection. Here are some of the standard features:
	 • Cloud PBX
	 • Dynamic Caller ID
	 • Music On Hold
	 • Admin and User Portals
	 • Call Waiting
	 • Click-to-Dial
	 • Voicemail to Email
	 • Call Conference
VOXTELL
Small to Mid-Sized Business — 1-4 Users
—$29.95/month/user on monthly contract
VOXtell delivers a robust cloud-hosted business VoIP phone system, enabling small to mid-sized
business to do more and better serve customers. We provide service according to six principles:
simple, affordable, mobile, unlimited, complete, and reliable. Our phone solutions are tailor-made for
six specific industries: insurance, technology, real estate, education & nonprofit, manufacturing, and
professional. Additionally, our plans come preloaded with all our premium features that enable your
business to hit the ground running and grow as you want—all at no extra cost. Below are some of the
features and benefits to working with VOXtell:
	 • Unlimited monthly calls
	 • Keep your phone number
	 • Mobile app
	 • Full feature business PBX
	 • Risk-free 30 day trial
• Conferencing, intercom, and paging
	 • Auto-receptionist and dial-by-name directory
	 • Shared lines
	 • Call Park, queues, and forwarding
	 • 24/7 Customer Support
	 • No setup or activation fees
	 • Supports all major phones
FEATURES
Free On-Site
Network Audit X X X X X
Free Next-Day
Installation X X X X X
Contact Center
Platform X
Free Mobile App X X X
All Features
Included X X X
Supports All
Phones X X X
Risk-Free
30 Day Trial X X X
Contract Monthly Annual Monthly Annual 3 Years Monthly
Monthly Charge $29.95 $24.99 $29.99 $32.95 $35.00 $39.99
7901 Kingspointe Parkway, Suite 20 | Orlando, FL 32819
P: 1.844.869.8355 | O: 407.288.8142
info@VOXtell.com | VOXtell.com
ABOUT VOXTELL
VOXtell delivers a robust cloud-hosted business VoIP phone system, enabling small
to mid-sized business to do more and better serve customers. Our service can be
described in six words: simple, affordable, mobile, unlimited, complete, and reliable.
WE’RE DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU GROW
Our cloud-based business phone solutions give you the freedom to work anywhere
and provide your company the tools it needs to succeed. Being able to manage
and control your accounts online, as well as call recording features for training and
compliance are just some of the options available to you through VOXtell.
WE’RE REAL PEOPLE
Unlike some business VoIP service providers, our company is based completely within
the United States. We are equipped with a knowledgeable and helpful staff on-site to
assist you with your complete VOXtell experience.
WE’RE TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN
The technology we use at VOXtell was built from the ground up, allowing us to quickly
fix any issue, create new features, customize the system to your needs and do so
much more for our customers that other VoIP services simple can’t.

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The Ultimate VoIP Feature and Cost Comparison Guide

  • 1. The Ultimate VoIP Feature and Cost Comparison Guide
  • 2. The Ultimate VoIP Feature and Cost Comparison Guide Switching from your traditional landline phone service might seem like a daunting task, especially when you’re managing a small business. With so many advances in voice communication, what is the right choice for your business? Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is the most affordable phone service currently available for enterprises of all sizes. A fancy way of saying phone service hosted over the internet, VoIP is becoming the standard for advanced business communication. So how do you find the cheapest VoIP service plan? Follow these four tips and you’ll be set to choose an affordable option to those outdated landlines. ANALYZE YOUR BUSINESS’S VOICE COMMUNICATION NEEDS. The most important step in finding the cheapest VoIP business phone service is analyzing your small business’s unique calling habits. For instance, if you only need 100 minutes per month, it would be cheaper to get a pay-as-you-go VoIP service versus an unlimited minutes plan. Along the same lines, does your small business need to call internationally? If so, makes sure your VoIP provider has cheap international calling rates. If you can pay a large amount upfront, a long-term contract could save you some money each month as compared to a month-to-month contract. It’s also important to consider equipment: do you need a state-of-the-art desk phone system, or are you comfortable hosting calls through a computer? With VoIP it’s easier than ever to have a mobile workforce, so look for service providers that maintain a smartphone app or web portal.
  • 3. ENSURE RELEVANT FEATURES ARE INCLUDED ON YOUR PLAN. After analyzing your business’s voice communication needs, look through the feature list of each VoIP provider’s plans. You should know by now which features are must-haves for your small business. We suggest your plan include: a virtual PBX system, mobile application, conference calling, auto- attendant, and 24/7 customer support service. With a customized plan, you can ensure all of your must-haves are included without any unnecessary expenses. Contact your prospective VoIP provider to see what personalization can be made to fit your needs and budget. Don’t fall for “feature bundles” — these usually include irrelevant features and don’t allow for growth as your business blossoms. REQUEST A CUSTOMIZED QUOTE AND NETWORK AUDIT TO ENSURE EFFICIENCY. For the flexibility your small business needs to survive, look for service providers that offer a customized quote. This way, you know you are getting the best bang for your buck. Another great service provision is an on-site network audit. Since VoIP uses your internet connection, you’ll want to ensure your current level of service can handle the extra use. This is where finding a local VoIP provider could save your small business in the long-run. On the same note, installing any necessary equipment, like phones or additional internet connections, should be free. If you decide to DIY, make sure you purchase phones that offer plug-and-play so you don’t spend precious time just setting up your new phones. RESEARCH ONLINE REVIEWS TO SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY. Lastly, do your research! There are many resources available online that breakdown price and features of each VoIP provider, so you can make an informed decision. Below are the VoIP business phone system reviews we have created.
  • 4. BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS Small Business Solution — 2-40 Users —$35/month/user + equipment fee on three-year contract Bright House Networks provides internet, television, and phone services to homes and businesses in Central Florida, Bakersfield, CA, Birmingham, AL, Indianapolis, IN, and Detroit, MI. For small businesses, they provide a Hosted Voice phone solution that starts at $35 per month for each user. Their website claims this plan is “designed for the executive/power user who works in the office but also has the need to be mobile, and occasionally works out of the office.” Unfortunately, they require a three year contract and can only support 5-40 users. They also charge for add-on features and make you pay for the equipment each month. This can easily force your bill up to $60 a month per user. And, if you are a new customer, you should be prepared to wait 10 to 15 days for installation. Below are their basic features that come with each Hosted Voice service: • Ability to make/receive calls from a mobile device using a business calling line ID • Call transfer to/from a mobile device • Selective Call Handling/Preferences • Text message alerts for call activity • Music on Hold • Direct Inward Dial Number or Extension NEXTIVA Office Pro — 1-4 Users —$32.95/month/user on annual contract Founded in 2006, Nextiva is a cloud-based VoIP communications company that offers office telephony services to small and mid- sized businesses. Their three plans include Office Pro, Office Pro Plus, and Office Enterprise, all of which can handle 1-100 users. While they do offer discounts, to get
  • 5. them requires an annual contract and many users. So unless your small business has over 100 users and the need to sign a long-term contract, you will pay their premium prices. The three levels of plans also limits the flexibility needed as a small business owner with unique communication needs. What if you want an attendant console but not the call recording? You have to sign up and pay for the Office Enterprise plan. Below are the features that come standard with the cheapest plan: • Cloud PBX • Free Number Porting • Unlimited Calling • Free Local Number • Free Toll Free Number • Voicemail to Email • Unlimited Virtual Faxing • Shared Call Appearance • HD Music on Hold NEXOGY Founded in 1999, nexogy provides business communication services through voice, video, and data technologies. Headquartered in Miami, FL, they cater to businesses of all size in the South and Central Florida region with more than 50 employees. Along with VoIP service, they’ve also expanded to offer business internet service to Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade, FL. Pros: • Basic VoIP service starts at $29.95 per month per user • Integrated call center platform • 30-day money back guarantee • Part of the NAP (Network Access Point) of the Americas • Full spectrum of voice, video and data services Cons: • Service provided only in South and Central Florida • Limited business phone options • Set-up fee depending on length of contract • Mobile Office Feature (smartphone app) is $2.99 more per month per user
  • 6. Customer Feedback: Sitejabber reports at 77% satisfaction rate among nexogy users. Among the one-star reviews, customers complain about being locked into a long-term contract. Like mentioned above, if you want to have a monthly contract, you must pay a $49.99 set-up fee. Otherwise, you have to sign a two-year contract. Most complaints also revolved around the customer service experience. From long hold times to unintelligible accents, customers feel the communication and problem resolution process could be better. RINGCENTRAL Office Standard — 2-19 users —$24.99/month/user on annual contract With more than 300,000 customers, RingCentral is an established VoIP provider that was founded in 2003. They deliver cloud business communications solutions in four different countries. An interesting feature that RingCentral offers is their online meetings and video conferencing for up to 4 users on the Office Standard plan. If you have more than four employees, you’ll have to go up to the Office Premium plan which starts at $34.99 per month. Additional features include: • Mobile app • Unlimited calling • Call log reports • Call management • Us-based support and implementation • 1,000 toll-free minutes • Internet fax VONAGE Vonage Business VoIP — 1-4 users —$39.99/month/user One of the largest VoIP providers, Vonage offers a build-your-own plan starting at $39.99 per month/ user. Your base plan comes with more than forty business-critical features and the ability to add on
  • 7. premium features at a separate cost per month. Obviously this can be a bit pricey if you are looking at multiple premium features for each employee. This would be good news to small businesses who don’t need the premium features, but with such a high starting point, there are cheaper alternatives. Also, because Vonage isn’t a local VoIP provider, it’s up to you to install equipment and configure your internet connection. Here are some of the standard features: • Cloud PBX • Dynamic Caller ID • Music On Hold • Admin and User Portals • Call Waiting • Click-to-Dial • Voicemail to Email • Call Conference VOXTELL Small to Mid-Sized Business — 1-4 Users —$29.95/month/user on monthly contract VOXtell delivers a robust cloud-hosted business VoIP phone system, enabling small to mid-sized business to do more and better serve customers. We provide service according to six principles: simple, affordable, mobile, unlimited, complete, and reliable. Our phone solutions are tailor-made for six specific industries: insurance, technology, real estate, education & nonprofit, manufacturing, and professional. Additionally, our plans come preloaded with all our premium features that enable your business to hit the ground running and grow as you want—all at no extra cost. Below are some of the features and benefits to working with VOXtell: • Unlimited monthly calls • Keep your phone number • Mobile app • Full feature business PBX • Risk-free 30 day trial
  • 8. • Conferencing, intercom, and paging • Auto-receptionist and dial-by-name directory • Shared lines • Call Park, queues, and forwarding • 24/7 Customer Support • No setup or activation fees • Supports all major phones FEATURES Free On-Site Network Audit X X X X X Free Next-Day Installation X X X X X Contact Center Platform X Free Mobile App X X X All Features Included X X X Supports All Phones X X X Risk-Free 30 Day Trial X X X Contract Monthly Annual Monthly Annual 3 Years Monthly Monthly Charge $29.95 $24.99 $29.99 $32.95 $35.00 $39.99
  • 9. 7901 Kingspointe Parkway, Suite 20 | Orlando, FL 32819 P: 1.844.869.8355 | O: 407.288.8142 info@VOXtell.com | VOXtell.com ABOUT VOXTELL VOXtell delivers a robust cloud-hosted business VoIP phone system, enabling small to mid-sized business to do more and better serve customers. Our service can be described in six words: simple, affordable, mobile, unlimited, complete, and reliable. WE’RE DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU GROW Our cloud-based business phone solutions give you the freedom to work anywhere and provide your company the tools it needs to succeed. Being able to manage and control your accounts online, as well as call recording features for training and compliance are just some of the options available to you through VOXtell. WE’RE REAL PEOPLE Unlike some business VoIP service providers, our company is based completely within the United States. We are equipped with a knowledgeable and helpful staff on-site to assist you with your complete VOXtell experience. WE’RE TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN The technology we use at VOXtell was built from the ground up, allowing us to quickly fix any issue, create new features, customize the system to your needs and do so much more for our customers that other VoIP services simple can’t.