How to set up PBX system?

Cheapest PBX?

• Hello, How does a small business set up the most affordable pbx system? Lets say we do not want to set up an actual phone system - such as the one which connects the box in the phone/wire room, and the jacks all go out through that phone box. Rather, how does one set up a phone system which would be connected through the computer, or a phone handset. I believe there are some voip/computer solutions, but i fail to understand how it works. Could someone please provide detail step by step guide as to how to set up an affortable pbx through the technology of desktop computer/voip, etc? Thanks! P.S: The functions that are expected from the pbx system, is that when someone wants to make a phone call, they can dial the main number, and then dial the appropriate extension, so that the caller would be routed to the appropriate person.

• Answer:

  The best and cheapest would be a IPBX!! there are several real good Internet PBX out there!!! I don't know what country you are in??? look for one that give you excelled customer service and you can grow and expand your service as needed!! http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps525/products_white_paper09186a00800a918d.shtml this is the only IPBX I'm familiar with... http://www.packet8.net/business_services/ its reasonable and there customer service is excelled... http://www.packet8.net/business_services/ Packet8 Virtual Office is a hosted iPBX communications solution that delivers high quality digital voice services coupled with powerful features for small businesses and call centers alike. With Virtual Office hosted iPBX services, there are no on-site hardware requirements, which means your business benefits from minimal start-up costs, reduced Total Cost of Ownership, flexible service plans and complete scalability.