VoIP Phone System Solutions

Standard/Basic Cloud Phone

Best for: Simple communication needs, small teams with basic requirements, primarily customer service or outbound calling scenarios. Not good for call handoffs.

Features: Software-based, remote work focus, basic functionality, entry-level pricing.

Limitations: No shared hold, limited call shared handling, basic phones only.

Cloud PBX Phone Systems

Best for: Businesses needing full call handling capabilities, multiple lines, professional features.

Features: Shared hold, advanced call handling, professional phones with buttons, intercom, full PBX functionality.

Investment: Higher upfront cost but includes professional-grade equipment and features.

Remote-Focused Solutions

Best for: Fully remote teams, software-only environments, integration with existing platforms.

Examples: Microsoft Teams, AiroCall, DialPad, Zoom Phone

Note: In general these are designed around remote users and may be clunky for an office phone environment. Ask a ProDealer about differences before selecting if calls are handed off between team members.

As Professional Dealers - Our Advantage

📊 13 Carefully Selected Options

From 100+ available brands, we've identified 13 core solutions that cover most business needs effectively

Best-in-Class Selection

We identify and offer the leading solution in each category for optimal performance and reliability

Transparent, Honest Pricing

All carriers have fees as a result of regulations, but you should not be paying for basics like "Shared Hold," transfer to 800 numbers, additional groups of phones to ring, or additional auto attendants. These are included in most Cloud PBX Phone Services.

Contact us for a consultation tailored to your specific business needs and current system requirements.

Standard/Basic Cloud Phone
  • Software-driven system
  • Originally designed for customer service
  • Focus on remote work capabilities
  • Lower initial cost
  • Basic functionality included
  • Limited call handling features
  • NO direct HOLD button functionality
  • CLUNKY: User must use Transfer/Att Transfer/Global Park
  • Basic phone hardware
  • Designed for support services, not full PBX
  • VS
    Cloud PBX Phone System
  • Advanced configuration software
  • Specialized firmware on each phone
  • Professional button-equipped phones
  • Full call handling capabilities
  • SHARED HOLD: Shared hold functionality across system
  • Advanced intercom features
  • Multi-call handling capabilities
  • Higher upfront investment
  • Free Phones not included
  • Standard Cloud System Limitations
  • Multi-call handling issues: Difficulty managing more than one call simultaneously
  • HOLD button limitations: Standard systems require clunky Transfer/Att Transfer/Global Park instead of true HOLD
  • Intercom restrictions: May not be able to intercom to other offices
  • Convenience phone problems: May not ring on incoming calls, defeating their purpose
  • Limited scalability: Basic systems struggle with growing business needs
  • Hidden Billing Issues & Bait-and-Switch Tactics
  • Add-on fee trap: Many "standard cloud" providers make EVERY improvement an expensive "add-on"
  • Example - Nextiva: Can provide PBX cloud features but charges extra for "Fixed Shared Hold key" - you discover this AFTER you sign
  • "Free" phone scam: Basic systems often advertise "free phones" but these lack necessary PBX functionality
  • Cost escalation: Want easier functionality? It costs you significantly more!
  • Contract surprises: Essential features are locked behind premium tiers
  • 💡 The Bottom Line

    Most businesses coming off traditional systems need the functionality of a Cloud PBX Phone System - not a basic cloud phone service designed for simple customer support roles.

    Decision Process for Your Business
    1

    Assess Your Call Handling Needs

    Do you need advanced call handling, hold features, and professional functionality like your current system?

    2

    Evaluate Feature Requirements

    Compare standard cloud limitations vs. full PBX capabilities. Consider multi-line handling and intercom needs.

    3

    Calculate True Total Cost

    Factor in add-on fees, professional phone equipment costs, and hidden charges that emerge after signing.

    4

    Choose Your Solution

    Select the system that matches your business requirements without compromising essential functionality.

    Key Questions to Ask Any Provider

  • Hold Functionality: "Does your system offer true shared hold, or do I have to use transfer/park workarounds?"
  • Phone Equipment: "What type of phones are included, and what features do they have? Software driven so same phone may be different."
  • Feature Costs: "Do auto attendants, Shared Hold Keys, Transfer to 800s or other features cost additional?"
  • Multi-call Handling: "How does your system handle multiple simultaneous calls?"
  • ProDealers Offer Solutions

    Standard/Basic Cloud Phone

    Best for: Simple communication needs, small teams with basic requirements, primarily outbound calling scenarios.

    Features: Software-based, remote work focus, basic functionality, entry-level pricing.

    Limitations: No true hold, limited call handling, basic phones only.

    Cloud PBX Phone Systems

    Best for: Businesses needing full call handling capabilities, multiple lines, professional features.

    Features: Shared hold, advanced call handling, professional phones with buttons, intercom, full PBX functionality.

    Investment: Higher upfront cost but includes professional-grade equipment and features.

    Remote-Focused Solutions

    Best for: Fully remote teams, software-only environments, integration with existing platforms.

    Examples: Microsoft Teams, AiroCall, DialPad, Zoom Phone

    Note: No physical phone options - purely software/app-based communication.

    As Professional Dealers - Our Advantage

    📊 13 Carefully Selected Options

    From 100+ available brands, we've identified 13 core solutions that cover most business needs effectively

    🎯 Best-in-Class Selection

    We identify and offer the leading solution in each category for optimal performance and reliability

    💰 Transparent, Honest Pricing

    All carriers have fees as a result of Government regulations, but you should not be paying for basics like "Shared Hold," transfer to 800 numbers, additional groups of phones to ring, or additional auto attendants. These are included in most Cloud PBX Phone Services.

    Contact us for a consultation tailored to your specific business needs and current system requirements. MyProDealer.com