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Below you will find articles and other useful resources to provide you with valuable information about how phone systems work, how to choose the best system to fit your needs, what to look for in a phone installer and much more.

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What types of lines can I add to a phone system?

What kind of lines can I add to a phone system? There are three basic types of incoming lines to consider adding to your phone system and they include analog lines, digital lines and VoIP lines.

What are Analog Trunk Lines? Analog trunk lines are the most common and often the most reliable business telephone lines in use today.

What are Analog DID Lines? Direct inward dialing (DID) gives outside callers the ability to dial a PBX extension without going through an attendant or auto-attendant.

Digital Trunking and the T1 PRI Protocol T1/PRI is the typical method in which large offices with considerable call volumes receive telecommunication services. It offers businesses a cost effective means to receive many lines that can be used for phone calls, faxing, the Internet, and much more.

Voice Over IP and SIP Trunks Enabling VoIP services through SIP trunking can dramatically decrease telephone costs for your business or home.


Phone System Components

What is the Telephone Demarc? Before choosing a small business phone system it is important to understand some of the terminology that your phone installer will be discussing with you. One valuable term to learn about is the demarcation point.

What is a PBX? A PBX is fancy way to say "business phone system".


What kinds of telephone stations can I add to a phone system?

What kinds of telephone stations can I add to a business phone system? It is possible to add digital, analog, and VoIP lines to a telephone station. Read more to determine which type of line is right for you.

Features of IP Telephone Stations IP telephone stations are the most recent type of phone stations on the market. With excellent voice quality and decreased infrastructure and maintenance costs, IP PBXs and IP phone stations are the fastest growing segment of the voice communications market.

Digital Telephone Stations and Features Analog systems have been around for a long time, but as technology and business needs change, digital telephone systems are fast becoming the most popular telephone system. Learn more about how the system works and its features.

Features of an Analog Telephone Station Although digital telephone stations are the most common business telephones in use today, it is important to know about analog telephones and devices. Learn about the features of an analog telephone station and how it works to make an informed decision for your business.


Other Resources

Telephone System and Telephone Station Accessories and Adjuncts To further customize your business telephone system you may add accessories or adjuncts to fit your specific needs.

Should You Invest in a PBX or KSU Phone System? Phone systems, including PBX and KSU, have evolved over the years to include many helpful features. However, these systems and features can be confusing to the business owner who needs to invest in a new system.

What to Consider When Buying a Small Business Phone System: Choosing from a large selection of small business phone systems can be an overwhelming task.

Know Your Phone System Options before Contracting Phone Installers: Educate yourself on phone system options prior to contracting one of the many phone installers available.

Qualities Every Phone Technician Should Possess: There are many phone system installation companies that employ thousands of phone technicians across the United States.

Types of Phone System Technologies Offered By Phone Installers: Technological advances allow businesses many options when it comes to phone systems.

Choosing a Phone Installer: What You Should Know Before You Choose a Phone Installer.

Phone System Basics: Learn more about home and business telephone installations.

What will my installation specialist do for me?: Learn about the services by installation and programming specialists.

Telephone Line Primer: There are a variety of types of telephone lines that are offered by providers.