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- An Explanation of Centrex*
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- By: Downtime*
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- One of the main reason for the Centrex is due to rather large
- companies that don't want to invest in the buying of a PBX system. A Centrex
- basically has the same capabilities as the regular PBX and cheaper. They also
- don't require you to buy your own phone system, or any other expensive things
- of that nature.
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- The Centrex offers many different capabilities but overall is
- typically just like a regular telephone line. Some of the features are things
- such as:
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- 1) Three way calling
- 2) Caller ID
- 3) Voice Mail
- 4) Also call transferring
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- Although the fact that the Centrex is usually anywhere from about
- 20 to 50% more expensive than a regular based analog phone line they are still
- very helpful for most. Compared to the PBX it is very well based price wise.
- There are also a few benefits I would like to mention about the Centrex:
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- 1) You have the choice to enlarge or shrink your office
- 2) Service is definately guaranteed (always a plus)
- 3) It is not require that you buy your own phone system
- 4) Ability to transfer calls
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- Just as there are benefits there are some disadvantages. I am going
- to name a few that might be some of the most imporant.
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- 1) No ACD
- 2) No automated attendant
- 3) Move/add/change orders require calling the phone company
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- Centrexs as I have already mentioned are rather interesting and also
- are well balanced in price. So if you own a small company of your own and you
- would like to get it more organized communication wise, check one of these
- out. :)
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- Hybrid, Elf, Dialt0ne, the rest of DarkCyde and WoD, SeVen, Rich, Sh0rtee,
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- If I missed any, you know who ya are! I'll get to you next time! :)