Refurbished Phone Exchange Blog

In 1999, Asterisk PBX was released to the world. Since then, many improvements have been made in the world of open source PBX solutions. Telecommunications no longer has to be an expensive part of your company’s operation budget. Choices like FreePBX allow for a fully functioning phone system without the expensive costs of licensing.   3) Choose From a Greater Selection of Phones With an open source system, you’re not tied down to one company’s line of phones. These systems support multiple types of phones including Aastra, Cisco, and Snom.  With an open source system, you can shop for the...

Power over Ethernet, also known as PoE, is a standard of transmitting power from a switch through the RJ45 wire to an end point device. PoE commonly powers phones, access points, and IP cameras. While PoE switches tend to be more expensive than traditional switches, there are still plenty of affordable PoE switches available refurbished. Here are three reasons why you should buy a power over Ethernet switch for your next networking install.   3) Reduce Your Energy Costs Power Over Ethernet is a more efficient standard than supplying every end point device with electricity. Every power injector converts p...

As small businesses return to normal after the ‘Great Recession’ of 2008, they look to cut costs and get more from their budget. This is even truer for a company’s IT or telecom budget since traditionally these assets do not earn a business additional revenue. Many businesses remain concerned about the quality of refurbished products, however, and are hesitant to purchase items that are often sold at a substantial discount from retail. We here at Refurbished Phone Exchange want to convince you that refurbished phones and switches are a great deal for your business.    1) The Product You Need...

With so many options appearing on the market today, it can be hard to figure out what phone system is right for your company. From traditional analog phones to SIP trunking and VoIP phone configurations, there are so many possibilities today that you might think you need to hire a professional installer just to get anything more than a simple phone going. Companies in this situation should look at plug-and-play phone systems. While there are many advantages to these systems, here are three reasons why I recommend digital phones to small businesses. 1)      Plug-and-Play Phone Systems Come at an Attractive...