{"id":11889,"date":"2023-01-31T11:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T11:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/?p=11889"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:54:45","slug":"guide-business-phone-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/guide-business-phone-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide To Business Phone Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In any business ecosystem, be it a startup, SMB or a large enterprise, customers are the most important. What makes them stay isn\u2019t just what you sell, but the experience they have buying from you. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to a study, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">49% of your customers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> might leave you after a single bad\u00a0experience. Good customer experience starts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with one crucial step: being able to reach you. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While you are always available for your customers, they need a way to contact you easily and efficiently. This is where business phone numbers can help.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s understand more about business numbers and how you can leverage them to improve operational efficiency.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is a business phone number?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A business phone number is a virtual phone line that makes internet-based calls. It is an umbrella term for various kinds of numbers\u2014for instance, toll free, local, and vanity numbers\u2014all serving different purposes. As these numbers are digital, you can add extensions, collect data, and access various calling features at the click of a button.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your business can have multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/solutions\/business-phone-system\/\">business phone system<\/a> service<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to cater to clients in different parts of the world. There are three major types of business phone numbers, all explained in detail ahead.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How do business phone numbers work?<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\">A business phone number uses a technology called<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW268016700 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\"> to make calls over the internet. Instead of using traditional phone cables, <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/can-voip-calls-be-monitored-and-traced\/\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW268016700 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">VoIP calls<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\"> are converted from audio signals to data packets and then back to audio signals at the other end. This method of communication is faster, smoother, and more cost-effective<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268016700 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW268016700 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW81719737 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81719737 BCX8\">Agents can answer and address caller concerns from anywhere in the world with an internet connection and a smart device like a phone or computer. The system includes inbuilt call management features such as recording customer calls, transferring calls to other agents, and seeking help from managers if necessary. You can learn more about contact centers in our guide <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW81719737 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81719737 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">here.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW81719737 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81719737 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW81719737 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Types of business phone numbers<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business phone numbers can be broadly classified into three different types: Local numbers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/solutions\/toll-free-number\/\">buy toll free numbers<\/a> and vanity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> numbers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Local phone numbers<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local phone numbers allow you to call the residents of a particular area using a number with a local area code. This can be done from anywhere in the world. These numbers are primarily used by small businesses and startups hoping to appeal to a specific location.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Callers can identify these numbers by their area codes; a person is more likely to answer a call from a local area code.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local numbers are great for developing personal connections with local audiences and enhancing your presence. They allow you to penetrate deeper into the markets and develop new customer relations. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Toll free numbers<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the name suggests, a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">toll fre<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> numbe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, also known as 1800 number,\u00a0allows customers to call without paying a fee. Instead, the business is billed for both incoming and outgoing calls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Toll free numbers are an asset that take your customer support to the next level and give your business a competitive edge. Deploying these tools makes you appear more professional and credible to prospects. You could be a homegrown startup, working from a garage, and still offer enterprise-level customer service with the help of toll-free numbers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When integrated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/solutions\/cloud-phone-system\/\">cloud phone system<\/a>, toll free numbers allow you to deliver round-the-clock service, improve client retention and boost sales\u2014all without burning a hole in your pocket. There is a lot more a toll-free number can do for you, which you can learn better and quicker through our FREE infographic. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"openDownloadFormPopUp alignnone wp-image-11896 size-full\" title=\"Infographic-1-why-toll-free\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"428\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Vanity phone numbers<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/vanity-number-for-effective-business-strategy\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">vanity phone number<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a custom phone number that consists of an easy-to-remember numeric sequence, which makes a\u00a0business stand out. It can also include letters that represent a product or service.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While they may appear alpha-numeric, vanity phone numbers are plain numbers that can be easily dialed on a number pad. For example, a florist can choose 1-800-FLOWERS as their vanity number, where the term \u2018FLOWERS\u2019 represents the classic dial-pad digits corresponding to each letter (1800-3569377).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Likewise, you can select a number combination that defines your brand. This way, the customers will easily associate the number with your business while connecting.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why should I invest in a business phone number?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a small to medium-sized business, you may be looking for ways to diversify and expand your reach. Business phone numbers are becoming increasingly popular with firms of all sizes, as they allow for total accessibility to customers around the world.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moreover, they are cost-efficient. According to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a study<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, using VoIP can lower costs by 45% compared to traditional phones. Hence, by adopting a business phone number, you can <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">stay a step ahead<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of your competition while not burning a hole in your pocket.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are a few more reasons you should invest in business phone numbers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Better call management<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When solving a customer\u2019s problem, you might sometimes need to use multiple channels. Failing to do that might result in disappointment. According to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">McKinsey,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> around 86% of customers expect calls to shift seamlessly between channels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A business phone number ensures seamless call management and omnichannel interaction.\u00a0Hence, if you need to send a text to the customer while on call, you can do it seamlessly without having to drop the quality. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moreover, you can create a system to collect and analyze data for valuable insights like caller demographics, average handling time, and abandonment rate. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to improve your communication strategy? Learn the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/inbound-vs-outbound-call-center\/\">difference between inbound and outbound call center<\/a> models to optimize every customer interaction.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Call transfer<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With business phone numbers, you can save your customers from the trouble of jumping agent to agent for a query. Simply redirect the call, internally. In other words, you can transfer the customer to a relevant department or agent to increase first call resolution and boost satisfaction. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Call routing<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198687373 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198687373 BCX8\">Make sure your customers never stay <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198687373 BCX8\">on hold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198687373 BCX8\"> for too long with smart call routing that works as per your configuration. You can set different call routing strategies like simultaneous ringing, round robin and order-by, helping you manage call volumes better.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW198687373 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Call queuing<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184727240 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184727240 BCX8\">With increased call volumes, place incoming calls <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184727240 BCX8\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184727240 BCX8\"> a pleasant queue. Ensure that you get the person waiting for the longest time on call first, and then follow the sequence. Furthermore, you can program your call queue to play music or pre-recorded promotional messages for your callers while they wait via a feature known as music on hold. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW184727240 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Call analytics<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With detailed analytics, you can optimize your call management and make strategic decisions regarding agents\u2019 performances. You can analyze call volumes, average handling time, track answered and unanswered calls, and train your staff to give better results.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This also benefits your employees, helping them learn more about themselves and hone their customer management skills. You can read about how business phone numbers improve customer service <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/free-phone-number-improve-customer-service\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"openFreeFormPopUp alignnone wp-image-11557 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CTA-02-1.jpg\" alt=\"15-day free trial\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Branding<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business phone numbers are unique to you. When you promote your number on various marketing platforms, your customers relate the number to your brand. It helps your business stand out from the competition and assures customers that they will be provided with a solution when they contact you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A toll free number, for example, can help a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">freelancer st<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">y more organized and come across as more professional<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It can even assist a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">small business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by helping them expand reach, improve credibility and boost customer satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130382951 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW130382951 BCX8\">Furthermore, you can expect more leads when people are able to remember and recall your contact numbers easily.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. No need for any additional hardware or software<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Operating a business phone number requires nothing more than an internet connection and a smartphone, tablet, or computer. These numbers are part of a cloud-based communication system, thus providing the advantages of the cloud. You can access centralized information and are also offered capabilities of data backup and disaster recovery. Furthermore, your business will benefit from the robust cloud infrastructure and maximum uptime. These factors contribute towards delivering better customer experiences.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:122\"><strong>Want to learn more about the differences between a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/contact-center-vs-call-center\/\">call center vs contact center<\/a> and which is right for your business?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>4. Easy onboarding and set up<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Getting a business phone number for your business is as easy as pie. All you have to do is find a reliable service provider, choose your desired number, purchase, and voila!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The setting up itself only takes minutes. It&#8217;s only a matter of downloading a softphone, getting credentials for the login portal (which is an online link), and connecting headphones to your device.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Portability<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Businesses are not static. Companies can change their office spaces or move to a different city or location based on their growth path. With traditional phone systems, this move can be tedious. However, as business phone numbers are cloud-based, these problems are not your concern.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even if you choose to relocate your business to another location, you can maintain the same number. Even if you switch your service provider, you can retain the same number via easy number porting. This capability ensures that your customers need not remember different numbers or face inconveniences due to a change in your contact center\u2019s location. You can learn more about <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">number porting here<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. Higher customer satisfaction and confidence<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A business phone number is like a doctor. Always available for your customers, to listen to them and<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">provide quick and accurate solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The number lets customers call your business for any issues they might face. This builds a sense of comfort in the minds of your customers as they feel they can reach out to your business at any time, from any place.\u00a0We\u2019ve explained how free phone numbers improve customer service <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>7. Automated processes<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business phone numbers are designed to increase the call inflow to your business. This might seem overwhelming to small businesses.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, businesses can automate inbound call processes with modern tools like auto-attendants, virtual receptionists, and intelligent IVR systems, which most cloud communication providers offer. These tools not only save agents time but also save a lot of money for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>8. Enhanced reach<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since you can set up a business phone number for any country,\u00a0building a global presence becomes as easy as pi. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a big company or a small one. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You stay in touch with existing customers and enable customers from new regions to reach out to you without any costs.\u00a0This way, you can easily inculcate a larger-than-life image of the brand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>9. Affordability<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With zero infrastructural cost and no requirement beyond a device and Internet connection, you never have to spend much for a business phone number. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These low costs are a result of the cloud. Cloud communications transmit calls over the Internet, allowing you to reduce your calling costs drastically. You don\u2019t even need to invest in regular maintenance and updates\u2014your service provider does it all.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10. Scalability<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The biggest concern small businesses have during their growth phase is staying connected with the influx of new customers. With a business\u00a0phone number, this concern is a thing of the past.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All you have to do is inform your service provider and they will provide you with more extensions. Furthermore, you may scale back to the original number after your demand has been met. This will ensure that you can scale up and down your resources while being on budget.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"520\" \/><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is included with a business phone number?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apart from being a means to stay in touch with customers and build a brand, using a business phone number can also make running your business easier and help improve your customer experience strategy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are some of the features which do that:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Interactive voice response (IVR)<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business phone numbers come with Interactive Voice Response (IVR). IVR allows customers to navigate through a pre-recorded\u00a0menu via corresponding options on their dial-pad. The option selection directs the customer to the appropriate department or live agent. This helps save time by routing the customer call to the right person. You can learn more about the benefits of an IVR for your number <\/span><a class=\"acefone_web_click\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/ivr-number-benefits\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Call recording<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Call recording is important to track and monitor calls. It helps stakeholders get a hold on the quality of calls. It also helps identify weaker areas that agents may need to be trained in.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Moreover, recorded calls act as a source of knowledge for new agents. They can obtain real-time experience about the nature of calls without actually hitting the work floor. This helps improve their exposure resulting in a better quality of customer service.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Call groups<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call groups allow you to organize certain extensions (for instance, all extensions in the sales department) under the same group. These groups can be used for internal communication or for external communication with customers or clients. Call groups can be configured to provide a level of redundancy, ensuring that calls are answered even when a specific employee is unavailable. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They groups can be accessed better using different types of call transfers, such as warm transfers, where an agent briefs a colleague before transferring the call, or cold transfers, where the caller is redirected to a colleague without any context.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Call whisper<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The call whisper feature helps you and your managers ensure quality interactions by discretely offering verbal advice to your agents during a live support call. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Deliver quick query resolutions and provide real-time training. With a manager\u2019s help, agents rule out call escalations and keep customers happy with quick resolutions. Finally, this also helps you analyze every agent performance first-hand by listening to their interactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Call barging<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With this feature, managers can\u00a0intervene<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> during customer interactions to offer advice to agents or resolutions to customers. This helps drive your business\u2019 reputation by enhancing first call resolution and reducing escalations. It also helps save your agents\u2019 time when they are struggling and to Train them in real time by informing them of crucial insights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, this feature helps your managers give actionable feedback that closes deals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Scheduled callbacks<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scheduled callbacks help you eliminate long call queues and ease call traffic by allowing callers to schedule a callback appointment.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Your customers can set up appointments for their preferred timings and ease the call traffic on the system.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This way, your agents can also prepare themselves with the client\u2019s history and context before reverting, and deliver personalized service, helping you e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nhance customer satisfaction and first call resolution metrics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Live dashboard<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A live dashboard helps your supervisors have an overview of all the calls being made. This helps them intervene with the call barge or call whisper features, track agent progress, efficiency and activity which you can then use to modify your sales and marketing strategies. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Top use cases of a business phone number<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While highlighting the benefits of business phone numbers is essential to building a strong case for its deployment, one must also understand where they can be used in business communications.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Customer support<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This use case is one of the most popular and widely used.\u00a0Businesses want to provide their customers with a good experience. While some may think that the duty of a business ends when a customer has made a purchase, it is actually where the relationship starts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Great customer support is made possible with a successful IVR, as defined above. However, you also need a reliable number with at least a 99.99% uptime guarantee to call back your customers efficiently. Business Phone Numbers make that happen. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"openTryFormPopUp alignnone wp-image-11455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CTA-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Outbound sales<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Using an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/solutions\/auto-dialer\/\">automated dialer<\/a> for outbound sales will optimize agent productivity and ensure that you only reach out to the leads that matter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Auto dialers can dial numbers from a pre-uploaded contact list, load call data and ensure leads for your agents. It also identifies unproductive signals like busy tones, misdialed numbers, voicemails, etc., and routes only answered calls. The unsuccessful calls are scheduled for later. This means, your agents are engaged only in meaningful tasks, increasing operational efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This makes communication significantly easier, increases agent productivity and ultimately leads to a better customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Customer information<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With a business phone number, callers have an incentive to reach out to you for all sorts of information\u2014product details, price, availability, or even exciting business opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Without customers having to spend any money to call your business, they are more inclined just to pick up the phone and contact you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Marketing<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business phone numbers can be a game changer in your marketing campaign. You can assign different numbers to various campaigns: for instance, mention a particular number on each billboard in an area to calculate the success of your campaign.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For outbound campaigns as well, you can assign different numbers for each area you are cold calling.\u00a0 Below are some more ways in which a business phone number can add to your marketing process.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Virtual assistance<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A business phone number works even after you do. With a virtual assistant customers can still be heard when you or your agents are unavailable. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Virtual assistants can also promote self-help for the customers. They can be programmed with a list of FAQs and the simple touch of a number on the dial-pad will allow the customer to resolve minor issues without the need of a service agent. They can also redirect the customer to the right department, eliminating the need for an additional agent to do so, while also saving valuable time on both ends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These are just a few of the many ways in which business phone numbers help your marketing campaign. You can read more on <\/span><a class=\"acefone_web_click\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/features-hosted-phone-system\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">virtual assistants here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to choose the right business phone number provider<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The market is full of service providers, offering numbers and plans locally as well as internationally. It can be confusing to choose the provider with the best connectivity and price point. Here are a few points you can keep in mind when selecting one.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What kind of number do you want?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All different types of numbers have their set of benefits. When you are deciding between them, you should first consider the specific requirements of your business. Decide what image you want your business to showcase. Do you want to be portrayed as an international brand with local availability or as a local business that has emerged strong enough to have a global presence? Do you want something catchy and unique with letters involved? These factors will help you decide the type of phone number that\u2019s best for your business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What is your budget?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your budget is obviously an important factor when you consider anything for your business. Check with all prospective providers about the plans they can offer you. Often, you can reach out and get a better understanding. For instance, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/\">Acefone<\/a>, we provide plans tailor-made for different business sizes, so you only pay for what you need. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What call management features do they offer?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Businesses cannot boost customer communication without using a business phone number solution that comes with robust <\/span><a class=\"acefone_web_click\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/7-time-management-tips-for-call-centre-managers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">call management<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> features. Numbers these days come with an all-in-one call management suite. Check if the suite enables your customer care team to transfer, route, and forward the incoming calls in a number of ways. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is also good to select a system where managers can monitor and evaluate ongoing customer interactions using the call tracking dashboard provided by the business phone number solution. Call management solutions make the running of your business so much easier. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We&#8217;ve explained it for you in this FREE infographic you can download. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"openDownloadFormPopUp aligncenter wp-image-11958 size-full\" title=\"Deliver-Excellent Phone-Experience-to-Your-Customers-Infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/business-call-management-banner.png\" alt=\"Business call management for better customer experience\" width=\"1000\" height=\"428\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79658617 BCX8\">Can you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79658617 BCX8\"> track missed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79658617 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79658617 BCX8\">unanswered <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79658617 BCX8\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79658617 BCX8\">alls<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79658617 BCX8\">?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As noted earlier, many customers call a business directly when they are ready to make a purchase and transaction. Hence, businesses must treat every missed call or unanswered call as a lost sales opportunity. While comparing business phone numbers, one must check if they come with options to track every missed call and unanswered calls. Acefone\u2019s business phone number solutions can track every missed or unanswered call by sending SMS alerts and notifications immediately and automatically.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do they generate real-time reports?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the age of multi-channel customer communication, no business can deliver superior customer service and improve customer satisfaction without analyzing call statistics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A business phone number solution enables owners to assess customer interaction by providing a call tracking dashboard. They also help managers collect real-time call information by generating push reports. The push reports help managers to boost customer service experience by gaining informational insights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How is the customer support?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The quality of business phone numbers differs across providers. It is important for businesses to opt for a provider who guarantees 99.99% uptime. They also need to check if the provider offers the post-purchase assistance required to configure and use the number effortlessly. At the same time, the provider must enable businesses to deliver customer service 24 hours a day by providing uninterrupted live assistance through multiple communication channels\u2014emails, chat and telephone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128268195 BCX8\">Top 5 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128268195 BCX8\">b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128268195 BCX8\">usiness <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128268195 BCX8\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128268195 BCX8\">hone <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128268195 BCX8\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128268195 BCX8\">umber <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128268195 BCX8\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128268195 BCX8\">roviders<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\">Now you have a better understanding <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\">of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\"> what <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\">business phone numbers are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\">, their benefits, and how to select the ri<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\">ght provider. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\">Here <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107726641 BCX8\">is a list of 5 top providers\u00a0you can consider for your company: <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW107726641 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acefone<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/\">Acefone<\/a> is a pioneering cloud telephony solution provider offering\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">comprehensive, economical and feature-rich\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/solutions\/voip-phone-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VoIP Phone services<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for business. The solution is entrusted by over 5000 enterprises, SMBs and small businesses across the globe. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Popular Features<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/solutions\/cloud-contact-center\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud contact center software<\/span> <\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Toll-free, local, and vanity numbers<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call recording \u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voice\/SMS API solution<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Live-call monitoring<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inbound and outbound contact centers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smart, multi-level IVR<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call analytics<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pricing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$14.99 per user, per month\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Premium:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$16.99 per user, per month (3 users minimum)\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/pricing\/contact-center\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Compare plans<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Free Trial<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Available on all plans<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefone.com\/try-it-now\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get yours now<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ringcentral<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RingCentral provides cloud-based business phone systems with unlimited calling plans, and messaging with a web portal and mobile app. They cater to businesses of all sizes seeking to improve communication infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Popular Features<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud phone system\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:3,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IVR\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:3,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click to Call\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:3,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Virtual Number\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:3,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internet fax and voice, text<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:3,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call recording<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pricing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Core<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0$20 per user, per month\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:4,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0$25 per user, per month\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:4,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ultra<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0$35 per user, per month<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free Trial <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Available for 14 days\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Nextiva<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nextiva is a cloud-based business phone system provider with key features like unlimited calling, and integrated messaging for streamlined communication. Nextiva\u2019s solution is available on the web\u00a0and mobile app, allowing employees to stay connected on the go.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Popular Features<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VoIP calling <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IVR<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call center solution <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call recording<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voicemail to email<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pricing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Essential<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0$18.95\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0$22.95\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enterprise<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0$32.95<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free Trail<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not Available\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vonage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vonage offers phone and video calling over the internet (VoIP) for businesses and residential usage. The platform combines calls, texts, and video chats into one platform. Vonage also provides a central management console with integrations to other business tools, features like internet calling, and tools to track and analyze your calls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Popular Features<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business phone app<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:9,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smart Numbers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:9,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call recording <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:9,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call tagging\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559682&quot;:9,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call monitoring<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pricing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobile<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0$13.99 per month, per line\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Premium<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0$20.99 per month, per line\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0$27.99 per month, per line <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free Trial <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not Available<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ooma<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ooma is a smart, cloud-based telephony software for business and residential use. Their core offering, Ooma Telo, allows users to make unlimited nationwide calls and keep their existing phone number (for a fee) after a one-time device purchase. Ooma also provides a mobile app for making calls on the go and offers international calling plans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Popular Features<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SMS messaging<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Software phone<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ring groups<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voicemail to email transcription<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call monitoring<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Toll-free number<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pricing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Essentials<\/span><\/b>: $19.95 per user, per month<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Office Pro<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: $24.95 per user, per month<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ooma Office Pro Plus<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: $29.95per user, per month<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free Trial<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Available<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conclusion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business phone numbers can leave a positive mark on your business. These numbers can improve your credibility and brand outreach when coupled with advanced features like IVRs, call recording, and appropriate call routing. With the abovementioned list, you can analyze the features offered by various industry-leading providers and find the right fit for your business. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are interested in discussing more about your company\u2019s need for business phone numbers, talk to the experts at Acefone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Acefone\u2019s services, you and your customers don\u2019t have to worry about anything more than dialing the number, answering the phone and attending to their concerns. We\u2019ll take care of the rest. 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