We purchased a Nortel BCM50 in 1994 from Bell. 24 extensions, 7 PSTN lines, 1 fax line, 4 Remote call forward lines and a toll free number. We were paying between $800-1000/month for all the phone lines and long distance. We also have 4 seasonal personal properties which cost us roughly $200/month. We no longer have a maintenance contract on our BCM50. A year ago, the BCM50 started to act up. It would take 2-3 days to recover itself. Luckily we had old backup phones connected to the PSTN network allowing us to make and receive calls. We were not able to page or call extensions at this time. Service calls were VERY expensive. Along came UPhone.ca. We consolidated all our phones and save $800-$1000/month. We have 1 PSTN line as a backup. All other calls are handled by our PBX in the cloud. Extensions are “Followed-Me” to cell phones. We no longer pay extensive international cellular rates as we make calls through our VoIP phone system. All Smart phones have a VoIP app installed to send and receive calls when crossing the boarder. Just over 6 months of savings from moving away from Bell paid for all of our VoIP phones and network cable installation. We pay a very reasonable service contract fee with UPhone to do all the management of our cloud based PBX as well as our extensions. On top of all of this, UPhone was able to incorporate our old Valcom Intercom system into the VoIP system! More features, clearer phone calls, same extension and dialing codes, new phones and we are saving a substantial amount of money.
We believe in changing the status quo of telecommunications. We think differently than the rest. If you want better call quality, more features, freedom to not worry about managing your telecommunication infrastructure, this is the solution for you.
- Residential
- $14.99
- 1 Canadian Number
- Unlimited Incoming Calls
- Unlimited Calls to Cdn and US
- 911 Service
- Low $20 setup fee
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- SnowBird Special
- $19.99
- 2 Canadian or US Numbers
- Unlimited Incoming Calls
- Unlimited Calls to Cdn and US
- 911 Service
- Low $20 setup fee
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Follow Me
It does not matter where you are. If you are not in front your extension, your calls
can follow you to your cell phone or wherever you are.
can follow you to your cell phone or wherever you are.
Time Conditions
Are you not available after 6 pm or on weekends?
Time conditions are what you need, you can forward your calls to Voicemail or do not answer depending what time it is.
Time conditions are what you need, you can forward your calls to Voicemail or do not answer depending what time it is.
Auto-Attendant
To talk to First Minister dial 1, for the Queen dial 2
Auto-attendans are the easiest way to customize your call flows
Auto-attendans are the easiest way to customize your call flows
VoiceMails
Are you busy? Not feeling in the mood for answering?
No problem! Let the voicemail take the call for you. You can
check the message later in your phone or email.
No problem! Let the voicemail take the call for you. You can
check the message later in your phone or email.
Conference
1 to 1 is not enough? Need to tell something important to many people?
You are covered, a conference call is what you need.
You are covered, a conference call is what you need.
Recordings
What you say is important. Need evidence?
You can record your calls on a regular basis or by demand. Later,
you can download the sound file.
You can record your calls on a regular basis or by demand. Later,
you can download the sound file.
Customized Dialplans
Are you currently dialing direct or dialing a number such as "9" to make an outbound call. Simply request customized dialplans.
Calling Card
Tired of paying exorbitant international rates with your cellar company?
Call through your own private and secure PBX and save.
Call through your own private and secure PBX and save.
FAX
It is not dead yet! Your own private fax server,
without the need to own a phone line or a FAX machine.
without the need to own a phone line or a FAX machine.
Replacing a Nortel BCM50
We were concerned about using VoIP as we were told it is unreliable. We started by testing a few trunks keeping our main lines as a backup. After a few weeks we decided to simply replace our old Nortel system and go VoIP all the way, we have not looked back. You cannot tell the difference until you look at our bill.
We have a manufacturing facility in the country. We were told to make some tests with our Internet provider. Once confirmed the Internet was reliable enough, we made the switch. We no longer hear the static that you hear on the old country phone lines.
I wanted a home phone for my children. I can reach my children without needing to buy them a cell phone.
My children wanted cell phones, but the plans are too expensive. I bought them used phones and a small data plan. With the VoIP app, I can reach my children without any issues as they are all extensions off of my home VoIP package.
I went to Japan last summer for an art residency. My Fiancé setup a VoIP app on my iPhone. We saved so much money using the VoIP app instead of paying roaming fees.
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