01

The short answer

A business phone system gives your team business numbers and a way to make and take calls, separate from personal phones. Today most systems run in the cloud and work in a browser.

  • Business numbers
  • Calls in the browser
  • No desk phones needed
02

What is usually included

Calling, a caller ID, call history, voicemail and a contact list. Many add a CRM so call notes and follow-ups sit next to the lead.

  • Call logs and voicemail
  • Contacts and CRM
  • Team dashboard
03

Useful extras

Recording, a power dialer for lead lists, texting and AI summaries save time for sales and support teams.

  • Call recording
  • Power Dialer and campaigns
  • SMS and AI insights
04

How to choose

Start with the countries you call, your team size and your budget per user. Ask for a demo before you commit.

  • Countries and number types
  • Price per user, taxes included
  • Support hours that suit you