Alternatives to BT?

[Scockers]

I have a new build commercial property that needs phone lines connecting.

Pretty basic requirement of 3 Phone Lines & 1 Fax/Broadband Line.

Have had quotes from BT but was wondering whether anyone can recommend any other suppliers that I should be talking to.


eta Also would like the facility to choose specific phone numbers.

Edited by Scockers on Thursday 16th April 11:40

[Graham]

you could try spitfire. they've been fairly good where i've used them


where are you based

G

[Scockers]

Would I still need to use BT Lines or can I use another phone line supplier

I am based in Bath.

[maser_spyder]

VOIP

Without a doubt, will save you a fortune on call costs.

Try voiptalk.org, work your way through the FAQs, it's pretty simple to set up.

Don't buy the cheapest 'phones, get something half decent.

All you need is one 'phone line and a decent broadband connection.

The fundamentals of VOIP, is that you only need an internet connection to have a 'line'. You pay for a telephone number (or block of numbers works out cheaper), and 'set' that number to a specific VOIP account that the 'phone is programmed to. Calling the number works in exactly the same way as a normal 'phone line, making calls is the same, caller ID is available if you want it etc.

We've been using this for about 4 years, no problems at all, and call costs almost nothing.

We have a more elaborate Asterisk system with some extra features (which isn't hard to set up yourself, but might be far more than you require). We have available, but don't use, caller park, digital receptionist, call groups, hunt group etc. Pretty much everything a huge organisation would have is available to use on a small office system, or just use it as a very small scale office system as we do.

[RVVUNM]

Cockers, If you need ceilings/partitioning/insulation/doors, give us a call.

[AAT1981]

Give me a call if you want, our company also supplies NTL Telewest, Thus and BT lines. I am sure we can look at this. We need the post code of the premises to do a initial check for non BT connections.

07876 592896

[Scraggles]

voip needs a good connection, office made a poor choice on isp and every few months, the line goes down for most of the day