phone configuration fee.
Price: $49
Softphone Bundle
Overview:
For just $49 you can extend the mobility of your PBXtra system to your desktop computer at home, or even your laptop while on the road. Softphone includes plantronics headset. Note: For quality reasons we do not recommend that a softphone ever replace a hardphone for an employee. Consider it a 2nd "on the road" phone.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 6 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | n/a |
| Speakerphone Quality: | n/a |
| Paging/Intercom: | No |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | Included |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Single: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | No |
Pros:
- Work on your laptop
- 6 line conferencing
Cons:
- Worse quality than hardphone
phone configuration fee.
Price: $80
BudgeTone 200
Overview:
The BudgeTone 200 is Fonality's least-expensive hard phone option. Perfect for back offices, hallways, wiring closets, or anywhere else that is reasonably low-traffic and needs only simple connectivity. The BudgeTone 200 offers a standard feature set giving you all the functionality you would need for simple connectivity.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 2 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 2 1/2" x 15/16" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | D- |
| Paging/Intercom: | yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 per NAT |
| Headset: | 2.5 mm |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Dual 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | No |
Pros:
- Our Most Economical Phone
Cons:
- No Caller-ID Name
- No On-hook dash dialing
- No PoE
- No call logs
- Poor Speakerphone
phone configuration fee.
Price: $100
GXP2000
Overview:
The GXP2000 is a great phone for businesses on a tight budget who want the look and feel of a front-office or managerial phone. Despite its low-cost, the GXP2000 offers several upgraded features usually reserved for more expensive phones.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 11 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 3 1/4" x 1 7/16" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | D- |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 per NAT |
| Headset: | 2.5 mm |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Dual 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Multi-line
- Easy to use
Cons:
- No advanced functions like BLF
- Poor Speakerphone
phone configuration fee.
Price: $119
Aastra 9112i
Overview:
For the business on a budget, the Aastra 9112i is our best value. This is a one-line phone only. Note: Because this phone does not have an Ethernet bridge, you will need two Ethernet "drops" (ports) per employee, one for their phone and one for their computer.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 2 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 2 1/4" x 3/4" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | C |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Single: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | No |
Pros:
- Amazing value
Cons:
- No Ethernet bridge
- Confusing interface
- Hard to juggle concurrent calls
phone configuration fee.
Price: $159
Polycom 320
Overview:
The Polycom 320 is suited for common areas such as the break-room, mailroom, or kitchen. This is a one-line phone only. Note: Because this phone does not have an Ethernet bridge, you will need two Ethernet "drops" (ports) per employee, one for their phone and one for their computer.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 4 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 2 7/8" x 1" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | B+ |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | 2.5 mm |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Single: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Good value
- Solid speakerphone
Cons:
- No Ethernet bridge
- Small LCD
- Hard to juggle concurrent calls
phone configuration fee.
Price: $169
Aastra 9133i
Overview:
The Aastra 9133i is the big brother of the Aastra 9112i. The 9133i comes with all of the features of the 9112i, plus multiple line appearances/lights, BLF and a 10/100 Ethernet bridge allowing you to share one Ethernet connection for both your phone and computer.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 8 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 2 1/4" x 3/4" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | C |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | 5 keys |
| Ethernet: | Dual: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Amazing value
- Affordable BLF
Cons:
- Confusing interface
phone configuration fee.
Price: $179
Polycom 330
Overview:
The Polycom 330 is the big brother of the Polycom 320. It has all the features of the Polycom 320 plus a 10/100 Ethernet bridge allowing you to share one Ethernet connection for both your phone and computer.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 4 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 2 7/8" x 1" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | B+ |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | 2.5 mm |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Dual: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Good value
- Solid speakerphone
Cons:
- Small LCD
phone configuration fee.
Price: $219
Aastra 480i
Overview:
The Aastra 480i is a great value-based executive phone. It comes with a huge backlit graphical display, 9 call appearances, and is PoE (Power over Ethernet) ready. Note: The Aastra 480i does not support cordless handsets (must buy the Aastra 480i CT for cordless handsets).
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 8 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | B |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | 18 Keys (4 on-screen) |
| Ethernet: | Dual: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Executive presence
- Large, backlit LCD
Cons:
- Confusing interface
phone configuration fee.
Price: $245
Polycom 501
Overview:
Our best selling IP phone and for good reason. The Polycom SoundPoint IP 501 is an excellent phone with an easy-to-learn interface. It comes with a large non-backlit graphical display and a 3 call appearance capacity. It also has a very high quality speakerphone.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 8 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 3 15/16" x 2" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | A- |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Dual: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | No |
Pros:
- Best-selling IP phone
- Great speakerphone
- Easy to use
Cons:
- PoE cable sold separately
phone configuration fee.
Price: $299
Aastra 57i
Overview:
The Aastra 57i is a great-looking phone for your operator or busy employee. It has a huge back-lit display and supports BLF — even extendable with up to 3 optional sidecars (Aastra 560M), each adding 60 BLF fields (3 pages of 20). Note: BLF is only accurate to 50 extensions.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 9 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 2 15/16" x 3 9/16" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | B+ |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | 12 keys (+180) |
| Ethernet: | Dual: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Beautiful executive look
- Huge back-lit LCD screen
- BLF and BLF sidecars
Cons:
- Confusing interface
phone configuration fee.
Price: $329
Polycom 550
Overview:
The Polycom 550 is the upgrade to our most popular Polycom 501 phone. It has all the features of the 501 plus a back-lit graphical display, an attractive aluminum-etched bezel, and a deeper boom improving an already great Polycom speakerphone.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 24 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 3 15/16" x 2" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | A |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Dual: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Executive look
- Great speakerphone
- Large, backlit LCD
Cons:
- Pricey
phone configuration fee.
Price: $349
Extra 480i Handset + $109 each
Aastra 480i CT
Overview:
Think of the Aastra 480i CT as the 480i + a cordless handset. You can even pair up to 3 additional (4 total) handsets to a single base! Note: While you can use both the base and a single handset at the same time (on different lines), you *cannot* use more than one cordless handset at the same time.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 8 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | B |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | 18 Keys (4 on-screen) |
| Ethernet: | Dual: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Includes cordless handset
- Supports 4 cordless handsets
Cons:
- Confusing interface
- No concurrent cordless handset use
phone configuration fee.
Price: $375
Cisco 7960
Overview:
The Cisco 7960, featured in many movies and television shows, comes with industry accolades. This phone supports 6 lines, has a large LCD graphical display, and features 2 programmable keys, 4 dynamic soft keys, and 24 polyphonic ringers.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 6 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 4 1/15" x 2 7/8" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | B+ |
| Paging/Intercom: | No |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Dual: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | No |
Pros:
- Namebrand
- High Quality
- Large LCD
Cons:
- Pricey
- No on-hook dial
- No paging/intercom
phone configuration fee.
Price: $389
Polycom 560
Overview:
The Polycom 560 is the upgrade to our most popular Polycom 501 phone. It has all the features of the 501 plus a back-lit graphical display, an attractive aluminum-etched bezel, and a deeper boom improving an already great Polycom speakerphone.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 24 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 3 15/16" x 2" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | A |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Dual 10/100/1Gb |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Great speakerphone
- Large, backlit LCD
Cons:
- Pricey
phone configuration fee.
Price: $389
Polycom 650
Overview:
The Polycom 650 is a great executive phone. With support for 6 call appearances, a large back-lit graphical display, an attractive aluminum-etched bezel, and a deeper boom improving an already great Polycom speakerphone, this is surely a commanding phone on any desk.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 24 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 3 15/16" x 2" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | A |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | RJ11 |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Dual: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | Yes |
Pros:
- Great speakerphone
- Large, back-lit LCD screen
- Executive presence
Cons:
- Pricey
phone configuration fee.
Price: $1039
Polycom 4000
Overview:
Designed for offices or small to medium sized conference rooms, the SoundStation IP 4000 SIP provides remarkable room coverage. You can speak naturally from up to 10-feet away from a microphone and still be heard clearly on the far end of the call.
Specs:
| Call Appearances: | 8 |
|---|---|
| LCD Size (inches): | 2 15/16" x 13/16" |
| Speakerphone Quality: | A+ |
| Paging/Intercom: | Yes |
| Telecommute: | 1 Per NAT |
| Headset: | n/a |
| BLF: | No |
| Ethernet: | Single: 10/100 |
| Built-In PoE: | No |
Pros:
- Great for conference rooms
Cons:
- Small LCD screen
- Quiet ringer
