{"id":123938,"date":"2020-10-02T08:48:26","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T07:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=123938"},"modified":"2024-02-27T14:52:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:52:36","slug":"telephone-system-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/phone-systems\/telephone-system-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a business telephone system cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column] <\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-lw\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-lw-text\">\n <p>Startups.co.uk is reader supported &ndash; we may earn a commission from our recommendations, at no extra cost to you and without impacting our editorial impartiality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text title_type=&rdquo;h1&Prime;]The cost of a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/phone-systems\/telephone-systems-for-small-business\/\">business telephone system<\/a><\/strong> for a small or growing company will depend entirely on the type of tech you&rsquo;re buying into. For example a<strong>&nbsp;PBX phone system<\/strong> will cost your business anywhere between &pound;160 &ndash; &pound;1000 depending on business size.\n<p>Setting up a telephone system <em>can<\/em> be a big expense, but with the right amount of supplier research it doesn&rsquo;t have to be. After all, with a recession looming, the last thing you want is to spend time, and money, setting up a service that won&rsquo;t satisfy the needs of your business.<\/p>\n<p>We&rsquo;ve put together this expert pricing guide to talk you through all the costs you need to know, factoring in <strong>VoIP<\/strong>,<strong> PBX<\/strong>, installation fees, and company size, amongst other considerations.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta\" data-eventcategory=\"reusable-components\" data-component=\"radio-cta\">\n <p class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-title\" aria-label=\"How many staff do you need a phone system for?\">\n How many staff do you need a phone system for? <\/p>\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-box\" data-eventaction=\"radio-cta\">\n <button class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-item checked\" data-eventlabel=\"1-10\" data-url=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/phone-systems?nwid=radio\">\n <span class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-icon\"><\/span>\n 1-10 <\/button>\n\n <button class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-item\" data-eventlabel=\"11-100\" data-url=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/phone-systems?nwid=radio\">\n <span class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-icon\"><\/span>\n 11-100 <\/button>\n\n <button class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-item\" data-eventlabel=\"Over 100\" data-url=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/phone-systems?nwid=radio\">\n <span class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-icon\"><\/span>\n Over 100 <\/button>\n\n <button class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-item\" data-eventlabel=\"Unsure\" data-url=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/phone-systems?nwid=radio\">\n <span class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-icon\"><\/span>\n Unsure <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/phone-systems?nwid=radio\" class=\"flexi-comp-radio-cta-button\" data-eventlabel=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/phone-systems?nwid=radio\" data-ft-links-attr-enabled=\"1\" data-cta-type=\"cta-button\">\n Compare Costs <\/a>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"jumplinks-content\">\n <h3 class=\"jumplinks-content-title\">\n In this article, we'll cover: <\/h3>\n <ul class=\"jumplinks-content-list\">\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-business-telephone-system-prices-overview\">Business telephone system prices overview<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-voip-phone-system-costs\">VoIP phone system costs<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-pbx-phone-system-costs\">PBX phone system costs<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-cost-considerations\">Cost considerations<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-the-best-way-to-compare-telephone-system-prices\">The best way to compare telephone system prices<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-business-phone-system-cost-faqs\">Business phone system cost FAQs<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-business-telephone-system-prices-overview\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Business telephone system prices overview&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Business telephone system prices overview&rdquo;]\n<h2>Business telephone system prices overview<\/h2>\n<p>How much you can expect to pay for your business&rsquo; phone system will vary depending on certain factors, such as the size and function of your business.<\/p>\n<h3>The average cost of a telephone system depending on size:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Micro business with 10 phones = &pound;300+&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Small business with 20 phones = &pound;600+&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Medium-sized business with 50-60 phones = &pound;1600+&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For detailed information about phone system costs based on different business sizes, read on&hellip;[\/vc_column_text]\n <\/p><div class=\"highlight-box\">\n <div class=\"highlight-box-decor\">\n <svg class=\"brush-stroke-svg brush-stroke-big\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 116 6\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"#5200bc\">\n <path d=\"M94.0845406,5.55784045 C93.4629887,5.58758734 92.7723755,5.58758734 92.2198849,5.64708111 C92.0127009,5.66195455 91.7824965,5.67682799 91.5062512,5.66195455 C89.5955547,5.58758734 87.6618377,5.5727139 85.7511411,5.67682799 C85.5669776,5.69170144 85.2446914,5.67682799 84.9914666,5.67682799 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phone system cost&rdquo;]\n<hr>\n<h2>VoIP phone system costs<\/h2>\n<h3>Specific Costs:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hosted VoIP Configuration and installation fee &ndash; <strong>&pound;250 (on average)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>VoIP phone system software costs &ndash; <strong>&pound;20 &ndash; &pound;800 per month<\/strong> (depending on the number of users)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>The average cost per VoIP user is &pound;10 per month<\/em><\/p>\n<p>VoIP is suitable for businesses with the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Budget-conscious<\/strong> &ndash; as VoIP phone systems use the internet to connect calls, this can reduce call costs and other charges associated with making and receiving calls via landline or other methods<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small spaces<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; without the need for physical phone lines, or even phones (if you choose to use softphones), a VoIP system often requires a minimal amount of space<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote teams<\/strong> &ndash; as VoIP is 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phone lines with six handsets costs around&nbsp;<b>&pound;160<\/b><\/li>\n<li>A PBX with 16 lines and up to 64 handsets costs around&nbsp;<b>&pound;900+<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Who should use a PBX?<\/h4>\n<p>PBX phone systems could be suitable for a range of business needs, as they offer the flexibility to create a system that matches varying requirements (e.g. hosted or on-premises, wired or internet-based).<\/p>\n<p>They can be located on your premises or elsewhere, or even hosted on the cloud. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/phone-systems\/pbx-phone-system-installation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBX phone system installation<\/a> guide for more information.<\/p>\n<p><em>Want to know more about PBX? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/phone-systems\/pbx-phone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comprehensive PBX guide.<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-cost-considerations\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text title_index=&rdquo;Cost considerations&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h3&Prime; title=&rdquo;Cost considerations&rdquo;]\n<hr>\n<h2>Cost considerations<\/h2>\n<p>When buying a phone system, it can be easy to think that the cheapest price is the best for your budget. But what factors should you take into account, in addition to the price point, when selecting a system for your startup?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Are the cheapest systems also the most valuable?<\/strong>&nbsp;For example, while a small price tag may seem like a great deal, consider the costs of repairs and maintenance that a secondhand system could incur<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is and isn&rsquo;t included in the price?<\/strong>&nbsp;A lower figure could indicate a cost-effective purchase, but be sure to review if any additional charges are applicable, such as for maintenance, support, or installation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does the system have any specific requirements?<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether the system is only compatible with certain devices, or if it needs a particular amount of bandwidth, check if there are any other costs you&rsquo;ll need to factor in to make the system work<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which ongoing charges will be applicable?<\/strong>&nbsp;Once you buy a phone system, the costs don&rsquo;t always end after the initial purchase. 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cost implications.<\/p>\n<p>Let us do it for you, in a few simple steps!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;What other costs might I need to consider?&rdquo; hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;What other costs might I need to consider?&rdquo;]\n<h3>What other costs might I need to consider?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to finding the cheapest system that matches the size of your business, there are additional costs to factor in when calculating telephone system prices. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Installation<\/strong> &ndash; you&rsquo;ll need to factor in the fee for installation, unless you or your team members have the relevant expertise<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; whether you need remote support or an in-person visit, it&rsquo;s likely that your phone system will need maintenance on at least a yearly basis, if not more frequently. The amount you&rsquo;ll be charged depends on the level of cover you choose, with more comprehensive packages likely to incur higher prices<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training<\/strong> &ndash; you and your team may require specialist training to use the systems effectively. The costs for this vary, depending on the phone system provider. Some VoIP providers offer in-house training at no additional cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing charges<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; these could include the&nbsp;business energy&nbsp;charges required to run the system, as well as the monthly call plans and other services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra plan charges<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; if you opt for a pre-agreed amount of minutes, then go over this, you may incur additional fees from your provider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-the-best-way-to-compare-telephone-system-prices\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Compare telephone system prices&rdquo;]\n<h2>The best way to compare telephone system prices<\/h2>\n<p>To summarise the cost of your business telephone system will depend on a number of factors, but it will be affected primarily by the <strong>type of system you choose<\/strong>, and the<strong> size of your business<\/strong>. In a nutshell, the two most popular phone systems cost:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A<strong> PBX phone system<\/strong> will cost your business anywhere between &pound;160 &ndash; &pound;1000 depending on business size.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>VoIP system<\/strong>, on the other hand, can cost small businesses less, at between &pound;30 &ndash; &pound;800 per month depending on the number of users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&rsquo;s incredibly difficult to provide exact figures when it comes to working out the cost of installing a phone system for your business.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest, quickest, and most pain-free way to do this is to complete our free price <a href=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/phone-systems\">comparison tool<\/a>. It will provide you with direct quotes from the best business phone system providers in the UK &ndash; so you can compare prices accurately and confidently.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"cta-large\" data-component=\"inline-cta-large\">\n\n <span class=\"cta-large-subtitle\">\n Compare Business Phone System Costs <\/span>\n \n <span class=\"cta-large-title\">\n Do you already have a business phone system? <\/span>\n \n <div class=\"cta-large-box\">\n <a class=\"cta-large-button btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/phone-systems?have-phone=Yes\" data-cta-type=\"inline-cta-link1\" target=\"_self\" data-eventaction=\"Yes\">Yes <\/a>\n <a class=\"cta-large-button btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/phone-systems?have-phone=No&question_page=2\" target=\"_self\" data-cta-type=\"inline-cta-link2\" data-eventaction=\"No\">No <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n <span class=\"cta-large-info\">\n Find the best provider in minutes <\/span>\n \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-business-phone-system-cost-faqs\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq\">\n <span class=\"faq-title\">\n Business phone system cost FAQs <\/span>\n <ul class=\"faq-list\">\n <li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n How much does a business telephone system cost? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n This depends entirely on what type of system you are using and the size of your business. If you are using a PBX phone system, this can cost your business more than if you were using a VoIP system because of installation and line costs. You must also factor in handset costs for any system you choose. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n Is a VoIP phone system cheaper than a PBX? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n Depending on the size of your business, VoIP phone systems will be much cheaper than PBX. This is because you don't need to purchase handsets (you can use mobile applications). The cost of installation is also smaller. 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