Why Compare First
Don’t choose a phone system
from one sales pitch.
Different phone systems suit different businesses.
A five-person dental practice doesn’t need the same communications platform
as a 60-seat call centre. We compare the requirement first,
then design the system around your business.
3CX
3CX is an IP PBX system available as hosted or self-hosted. Concurrent call licensing. Desk phones, mobile and web apps.
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4Com HiHi
4Com offers the HiHi handset with integrated apps. Typically supplied on long-term contracts. Includes broadband options.
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BT Cloud Voice
BT Cloud Voice is BT's hosted VoIP service. Licences typically supplied on multi-year terms. Includes desk phones and mobile apps.
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Gamma Horizon
Gamma Horizon is a UK-based hosted cloud PBX platform. Supplied through reseller partners. Feature-rich with call recording.
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RingCentral
RingCentral is a US-originated cloud communications platform covering voice, video and messaging. Enterprise-focused.
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Microsoft Teams Phone
Teams Phone adds PSTN calling to Microsoft Teams. Options include Calling Plans, Operator Connect and Direct Routing.
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8x8
8x8 is a cloud communications platform offering voice, video and contact centre functionality. US-headquartered.
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NFON
NFON is a cloud telephony platform popular with European businesses. Hosted in Germany. Scales well for multi-site.
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Yay.com
Yay is a UK cloud phone system aimed at SMEs. Monthly contracts. API-friendly. Simple setup.
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Hosted VoIP (generic)
Generic hosted VoIP is any cloud phone system not tied to a named brand. Typically supplied through local telecoms partners.
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SIP Trunking
SIP trunks connect an existing on-premise PBX to the internet. Replaces ISDN. Retains existing hardware.
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Traditional PBX (on-premise)
On-premise PBX hardware installed on site. Being replaced by hosted VoIP as PSTN/ISDN retires in January 2027.
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