Frequently Asked Questions

Office

What is IPFONE Office?

IPFONE Office is a cloud-based business phone and fax system. It combines a hosted phone system with advanced call and fax management, reliable phone and fax service, and full-featured IP phones that arrive pre-configured and ready for use.

With IPFONE Office, you can easily connect your office, remote and mobile employees under one phone system, regardless of their location. Unlike expensive, conventional phone systems, IPFONE Office is purchased, activated, setup and managed online, which means we manage it and you use it. By eliminating the need for complex hardware, lengthy installation and technical expertise, you get the functionality and flexibility to easily connect with customers without high costs or hardware hassle. With one flat, predictable monthly fee, no contracts and zero setup costs, IPFONE Office makes your business communication easy, affordable and accessible from your home, office, or wherever you need to be.

What are the benefits of IPFONE Office?

Setup your phone system to work the way you do. Connect your office, remote employees and mobile users under one phone system. Easily support multiple locations, move from one location to another or instantly add new users. Change answering and forwarding rules online, anytime, anywhere. Integration with existing phones or mobile devices. Never miss a call or fax. Be connected to your phone system in and out of the office. Customers can reach you or your employees, wherever you are. Get your voice and fax messages anytime, from anywhere. Simple, all-inclusive pricing for assured low monthly cost. Reduce ongoing operating costs. Unlimited minutes means you never have to worry about overage charges. You use it, we manage it. No complex hardware or onsite PBX to install or maintain. Deliver a professional image. Sounds like a Fortune 500 company. One provider for the business phone system, voice and fax. 24×7 technical and customer support.

What’s a cloud-based phone system?

“Cloud-based” means that the core technology infrastructure and global network providing the business phone and fax system functionality is located in our multiple secure data centers and delivered to your business over the web. This eliminates the need for capital investment and the hassle of installing and managing complex hardware in your office.

What is the difference between IPFONE Office and IPFONE Mobile?

IPFONE Office is a complete business phone and fax system that includes phone service (phone lines so your phones have dial tone) and offers pre-configured business-class IP Phones. It’s ideal for businesses with one or more office locations. IPFONE Office provides a complete business phone and fax system with a reliable, inexpensive phone service and phones.

IPFONE Mobile is a virtual business phone and fax system that is ideal for businesses who want to use their existing phone service and phones or mobile devices as their primary devices. You still get the benefit of a cloud-based business phone system but are receiving and making calls on your existing phones and phone service.

Setting up your phone system

How long does IPFONE Office take to activate?

Your account and phone number are activated immediately and your phones will arrive in 5 to 7 business days (depending on shipping method).

What’s involved in setting up my IPFONE Office business phone system?

There is no PBX hardware to install or technical contractors needed for an onsite setup to start using your phone system. Once you’ve purchased IPFONE Office, it’s instantly activated so you can immediately receive calls and customize your auto-receptionist, answering rules and virtual extensions from your online account. When your IP phones arrive in 5-7 business days, you simply plug them in and can begin making outbound calls.

We also have Account Specialists available to help you setup your system and show you how easy it is to use the advanced call management features.

Do I need special equipment or a router to make this work?

No additional telephone lines, PBX hardware or installation is needed. IPFONE will work with any high-speed, stable internet service and requires a minimum of 64kbps of bandwidth per call. You need a router that will make the internet connection available to your phones/devices.

For best voice quality, we recommend a router that is QoS (Quality of Service) enabled. By configuring your QoS router to prioritize the voice traffic over other internet traffic, you’ll experience better voice quality when your internet is being used for other activities (e.g. downloading large files, watching online videos, etc).

Do I need to adjust my network router settings?

To ensure voice data can flow through your network router, we recommend enabling port triggering from within your router’s configuration pages.

If using IP Phones, enable port triggering:
5060-5090, Type: UDP
16384-16482, Type: UDP

If using the Call Controller, enable port triggering:
5060-5090, Type: UDP
8000-8200, Type: UDP

If you are using multiple Call Controllers on a single network, we also recommend you change the local port number from within each Call Controller.

On your Call Controller, go to Menu->Options
Expand the Account Information tab on the left and click on Connection
Change the Local Port value from 5060 to another available port between 5060-5090. The port number you select should not be used by another Call Controller.

What are the minimum system requirements?

Since your phone system is in the cloud and delivered online, the only equipment you need in your office are the IP phones and the router with internet connection.

For use of the RingCentral Call Controller and Microsoft integration, you need the following specifications:

Windows XP, Vista, 7

Pentium or above processor or compatible
Minimum of 512MB of memory
200MB of hard drive space

Mac OS 10.4 Tiger or latest

G4 500 Mhz or any Intel processor
512 MB of memory
30 MB of hard drive space

What is the Administrator?

The Administrator has full access to make changes to the account setup and configuration. This person will receive the payment and account details upon completion of purchase and ongoing notifications anytime updates are made to the account. The Administrator will also be able to make additional purchases from the account and configure other user’s extensions. Other users will only be able to setup their own extensions.

To log in as an Administrator, use your dedicated local number and administrator password. Only the Administrator will see the Company Settings tab in their account. If you are unsure of whom your Administrator is, please contact customer support.

What is the Operator?

When a caller to the main number does not select an option or extension, they will be automatically directed to the Operator. Operator status can be changed anytime in the account.

What happens when internet or power goes down?

Because IPFONE is cloud-based, it’s not dependent on your power or internet connection to continue receiving calls or faxes. Use your mobile phone as one of your forwarding numbers so even if your office internet or power is lost, your calls can still be made and received from your cell phone and even show your business number (RingOut, RC Office iPhone app). Even your faxes can be accessed from your email or browser on your cell phone.

Using your phone system

What features are included with IPFONE Office?

IPFONE Office delivers complete business functionality and a rich set of features for your office phone system. You’ll get everything you need in one complete system with one low price: Reliable phone and fax service with unlimited calling and faxing (US & Canada), multiple extensions, auto-receptionist with a dial-by-name directory, voicemail with email delivery, call forwarding and more.

I only want to use certain features. Can I purchase those separately?

Our philosophy is to keep it simple for business owners. We know that purchasing a phone system can be a complex and cost process. We include all the rich functionality and business features in one low monthly cost so you don’t have to pay per feature per user, which results in much higher costs. Also, many of our customers appreciate that they don’t have to choose only certain features or make tradeoffs. With IPFONE, you get all the business phone and fax system so all the features are available when you need them.

How many minutes are included with my account?

IPFONE Office comes with unlimited minutes for your phone lines, main number and fax number. Unlimited minutes apply to calls anywhere in the US (including Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada and are subject to IPFONE Terms of Service.

Can I make International calls?

Yes, you can.

How do I retrieve my voice and fax messages?

IPFONE receives voicemail and faxes 24×7 and offers several ways for you to access them.

In your online account All messages will be saved in your online account. Log in to your account and recent messages will be displayed on the Overview page. Click the “Play” button next to the message you want to hear or “View” for fax messages. Using your Call Controller or the iPhone app. Your Call Controller and the IPFONE iPhone app include visual voicemail and fax, allowing you to see all the voice and fax messages you have received. Simply click on the voice or fax message to open or play the message. You can also have your voice and fax messages forwarded to your email. Select the My Settings tab and click on Notification Settings in the left menu.

How do I setup my greeting?

Log in to your account and in the right column in Quick Links, click on Greetings. Select the ‘New’ button for the greeting you want to customize and follow the simple on-screen instructions. You can record your new greeting over the phone or using a microphone connected to your computer or use our default system greetings.

You can also have your greetings professionally recorded.

Is there a limit on the length of voicemail greetings?

Greetings are limited to 15 minutes

How do I setup my company extensions?

As the Administrator, you can setup your virtual extensions to connect remote employees under one main number, deliver business announcements and more. Each extension can be configured with a wide range of blocking, screening, fax and routing options. Log in to your account and select the Company Settings tab. Under Status/Change, click Disabled for the extension you want to Enable and follow the setup wizard.

How do I customize my answering rules?

Log in to your account and in the right column in Quick Links, click on Answering Rules.’ Select ADD RULE and follow the setup wizard.

What is the Call Controller with softphone?

The Call Controller™ is a free, interactive desktop tool that enables real-time control of your incoming calls and faxes and access to entire phone system. Using the Call Controller, you can screen calls and determine how they are handled, respond to callers with text-to-voice messages without answering, send and receive faxes and access account and contacts. When a Call Controller is assigned to a separate line, it becomes a softphone, acting just like a regular phone, allowing the user to make outbound calls and pick up calls already sent to voicemail.

How can I answer calls with my Call Controller (softphone)?

After your download the Call Controller™ with SoftPhone, you can adjust your Answering Rules to have your SoftPhone also accept incoming calls. When you have an incoming call, the phone number and caller ID will appear on the SoftPhone, allowing you to answer the call, ignore the call and send to voicemail, forward the call to another number or reply with a text to voice message. You can also send the caller to voicemail and screen the message.

In order to answer or make calls from the SoftPhone, you must have a USB headset connected to your computer. Also, you can forward an answer calls using your Call Controller even if it’s not connected to a line.

How can I make outbound calls with my Call Controller (softphone)?

With a USB headset connected to your computer, type in the phone number you want to call into the Call Controller dial pad and click the Dial button. To make outbound calls using your softphone, it must be connected to a separate line (cannot be shared with the line used for your deck phone).

How do I send an Internet fax message?

To send a fax message, log into your account, click the FaxOut button in the top right corner of the Overview page. Designate a recipient (phone number or select from your Contacts), select a cover page, add the attachment and click Send Fax.

You can also send faxes from your Call Controller; Click on the Create and send a fax icon on the Call Controller. Enter the recipient’s name and fax number and click the Add button on the right. Select the Attach icon from the menu options at the top, select the document, then hit Send or Schedule to send your fax at a later time. To fax using the print function, ‘IPFONE Fax’ as the printer when you print from any application on your PC. Then, follow the instructions to specify the recipient, cover page, etc. For fax via email: You can send a fax by just sending an email. Simply address your fax to the recipient fax number with “@rcfax.com” appended to the number, for example, 5551234567@rcfax.com. The subject of your message will be sent as the cover page, and the body and supported attachment types (such as PDF and word documents) will also be sent. Note, you must send from an email address that is included in your IPFONE account. To add an email address, log in to your account and go to My Settings -> Fax Settings -> Email to Fax Options.

Can I have my incoming faxes automatically printed?

You can have all your incoming faxes sent to a printer through a setting in your Call Controller. In your Call Controller, go to Menu->Options->Faxes and under “Printing” check the box next to “Automatically print incoming faxes to:” and select the printer or machine where you want your faxes printed.

Can I use the IPFONE iPhone app with my service?

Yes. All IPFONE Office customers can use the iPhone application at no additional cost. The app provides access to your entire IPFONE business phone system, including voicemails and faxes. It also allows you to use your IPFONE number as your caller ID when you make business calls from your iPhone, dial by extension, provides access to your entire company directory and much more. You can download the application for free from the iTunes App store.

What is Presence?

Presence enables you to detect the phone status of your colleagues and display on your desk phones. Whether using your desk phone, smartphone or soft phone, you can now share your presence status – available, busy or on hold – with your admins or colleagues.

How do I configure Presence for my own line?

Log in and click Settings -> Personal -> My Inbound.
Click the Presence button on the User Details page.
Click the Permissions tab, and set "Allow other users to see my presence" to On.
(You can also choose to let other specific users pick up your calls for you when you’re not available.) Click Save.

As an Admin, can I manage Presence settings for Users?

Yes. Go to Company -> Phone System, selecting a user, clicking Settings -> Personal -> My Inbound, then click the Presence button on the User Details page. Set "Allow other users to see my presence" to On or Off.

Using Presence, how do I monitor the phone-line status of my colleagues?

As a user, when your colleagues set their Presence Permissions to allow other users to see their presence, you can choose to display their status on your Presence-capable phone.

Using Presence, how do I tell if a colleague's line is busy?

If you have a Presence-capable desk phone, the monitor lights of colleagues you’re following will blink when the line is ringing or the call is on hold. It will show a steady light when the line is in use.

If the line is blinking, and you have permission, you can pick up the call, whether it’s ringing or on hold.

Using Presence, how do I choose specific colleagues to monitor?

To choose which colleagues to monitor, go to Settings -> My Inbound > User Info, click the Presence bar, and choose the Appearance tab. Here you can select which colleagues you would like to display on your Presence-capable phone so you can monitor their phone status.

This menu will have spaces for the number of line monitors your specific phone can display. The first two slots are dedicated to your own user calls. For each additional available line, you can select a user to monitor. Click "Preview on my phone" to see graphically how it will display on your specific type of phone. if your phone has Presence capability.

Can I monitor the Presence phone status of colleagues who are using smartphones too?

Yes. IPFONE Presence can monitor multiple devices, not just desk phones: smartphones, soft phones.

How do I use Presence-monitored lines?

If a colleague’s line is blinking, which means it’s ringing or on hold, if you have permission you can pick up the line.

If a line is idle (not lighted), you can press that line to quick-dial that person. If a line is idle, you can press that line when doing a transfer as a quick-dial for the transfer

With Presence, how do I transfer a call directly to voicemail?

To transfer a call directly to someone’s voicemail, perform a blind transfer and use *0 followed by the extension, instead of just the extension:

* Polycom: Transfer -> Blind -> *0 EXTNUM -> Send * Cisco: BlindXfer -> *0 EXTNUM -> Dial

Phones and Devices

What devices do you sell with IPFONE Office?

You have the option of purchasing business-class IP phones and devices for your business phone system.

How long before my phones arrive?

Your IP phones will arrive approximately 5 to 7 business days from the day of ordering, depending on the shipping method selected. After order processing, procurement and packaging, we ship FedEx or USPS ground, 2-day or overnight delivery. The best part is that the phones arrive Plug & Ring ready so all you have to do is plug them into your router/Internet and start making calls.

Can I use my existing analog phones with IPFONE Office?

Yes. If you want to use your existing analog telephones, all you need is the Linksys SPA-2101 ATA. Connect the ATA to your router and connect your analog phone to the ATA. This will allow the ATA to convert the digital IPFONE phone line to analog so it works with your telephones.

Can I use my existing IP phones with IPFONE Office?

Yes. IPFONE Office can be used with most SIP compatible IP phones. They need to be unlocked by your original provider and will require manual configuration.

Important: Please note that our support team will not be able to troubleshoot or configure IP phones purchased from another vendor. We recommend customers take advantage of the simplicity of our pre-configured IP phones.

Can I buy phones without purchasing additional service?

We currently do not sell hardware as a separate item. If you need to replace an existing phone, you can do so at no additional cost by calling customer service if the phone is being replaced within one year of purchase.

Can I use a cordless phone?

Yes. If you want to use a cordless telephone, all you need is the Linksys SPA-2101 ATA. Connect the ATA to your router and connect your cordless phone to the ATA. This will allow the ATA to convert the digital IPFONE phone line to analog so it works with your telephones.

What is an ATA?

ATA is an acronym for Analog Telephone Adapter. An ATA usually takes the form of a small box with a power adapter. It allows you to connect your traditional analog phones to the Internet and place Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls.

Can I use my fax machine with IPFONE Office?

Yes. You can still use your fax machine to send faxes (all incoming faxes will be received by internet fax) by connecting it to an ATA and connecting the ATA to your router. You will need to buy an IPFONE Office line dedicated for the fax machine to replace the existing phone line.

Which phones are Presence-capable?

These models are Presence-capable: Cisco 508G, Cisco SPA 525G2, Polycom IP650, Cisco 303, Polycom 550.

Can I add to the Presence capability of my desk phone?

If your phone does not have Presence capability, you can order presence-capable phones or expansion modules through the normal IPFONE order process, either as an initial order or as an add-on.

Or you can order supported phones or add-on expansion modules based on the Cisco and Polycom line. You can also purchase an expansion module or “side car” add-on device that attaches to the side of your desk phone and adds from 14 up to 70 monitor lights.

Your business phone numbers

Can I transfer my existing phone numbers to IPFONE?

Yes. You can transfer (port) your existing toll-free or local phone numbers to RingCentral.

Complete your purchase of RingCentral Office, selecting temporary phone numbers. After purchase, log into your account, go to My Settings and click on Transfer an Existing Number. Complete the online wizard for each number you’d like to transfer. We also recommend you setup your RingCentral Office system completely and forward your existing numbers to your temporary RingCentral numbers. This will ensure no downtime after your existing numbers are ported to RingCentral. Status of your transfer will appear in your online account. The porting process takes approximately 2-4 weeks and is dependent on how quickly your current provider releases the phone numbers. Unfortunately, we cannot help expedite the porting process.

Do I "own" my number? Can I keep my toll-free or local number if I choose to cancel?

The number you receive upon signup is your own toll free or local number. If you have paid for at least one month of service and your account is active and in good standing, you may keep your numbers. There is no charge for transferring out numbers. Your account must remain active and in good standing during the number porting process.

How do I select Vanity numbers?

After completing purchase of IPFONE Office, you can add additional numbers, including Vanity numbers, from within your online account. Go to My Settings and click on Add IPFONE Phone Number. A Vanity number is $4.99 per month, with a one-time charge of $30. Vanity numbers take 5-7 days to be live and you will receive an email once the number has been activated.

Purchasing your phone system

How much does IPFONE Office cost?

IPFONE Office offers simple, all-inclusive pricing with a predictable low monthly cost.

All plans include everything you need for your business, including a cloud-based business phone system, phone and fax service with unlimited calling and faxing anywhere in the US & Canada, integrated fax and advanced call management with voicemail, auto-receptionist, call forwarding and more.

Is there a free trial for IPFONE Office?

IPFONE Office comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so there’s no risk in purchasing and trying it for your business. The phones can also be returned for a full refund within 90 days (must be in good condition, complete with all original materials).

Is there a setup fee?

No. There are no setup or activation fees.

How many lines can I purchase?

You can purchase as many lines as you need for your business. We have three affordable starting packages with 1, 4 or 10 users and additional unlimited lines can be purchased for only $24.99/mo per user.

What is the cost of the devices?

We offer business IP Phones and devices at competitive prices so you don’t have to break the bank to get your complete business phone system.

What are the shipping costs?

The shipping costs are based on the number of devices and we offer three delivery options.

What kind of commitment do I have to make?

No commitment is required. You can pay as you go (month-to-month) and cancel at any time. Any devices purchased need to be returned in useable condition for a refund within 90 days of the purchase date.

What are my payment options?

Currently, IPFONE only accepts credit cards for payment. We will make available additional forms of payment in the future and notify customers when available.

Why is there an E911 fee?

On June 3rd 2005, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandated that all Internet phone service providers interconnected to the public switched telephone network offer E911 as a standard element of their residential and business offerings.

What is the Universal Service Surcharge?

The Federal Universal Service Fund subsidizes telephone service in rural and low-income areas. On June 21, 2006, the FCC voted unanimously to require all interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services that connect to the public-switched telephone network to contribute to this Fund (USF). This tax changes every quarter.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Simply call us, and please be ready to verify your account number and billing information as it appears on your account.

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Mobile FAQs

What is IPFONE?

Immediately-activated, your IPFONE local or toll free number can route calls to multiple numbers, either simultaneously or in a specified order or, alternatively, record and save voice messages 24-hours-a-day. You can screen and block calls or route calls to any telephone on the fly. Online business tools include call logs, internet fax, call recording, voicemail to email, one touch dialing, Microsoft Outlook integration, user-friendly system maintenance tools and the unique IPFONE Call Controller, your personal communication command center for real time call control.

The monthly cost of IPFONE is competitive with other services that offer less or no enhanced functionality.

What is Unified Messaging?

Small businesses today use many telecommunications tools: cell phones, desk phones, laptops, PDAs, fax machines, voicemail, etc. Unified messaging is a system that incorporates all of it into one seamless system behind a single phone number to allow complete control of your communications. Your clients, family and friends only have to know one number to reach you. You can access all of your business messaging through one number and one set of tools.

IPFONE provides you with a single toll free or local number that accepts fax and voice messages 24×7 and saves them in your online account. Messages can be accessed online or over the phone, and can even be emailed to multiple addresses, providing even greater work efficiency. Unified messaging the IPFONE way eliminates the need for numerous voicemail services, passwords, and most of all, time consuming phone calls to check voice messages.

What is DigitalLine?

DigitalLine is a IPFONE Mobile VoIP option that allows customers to place and receive calls using a broadband Internet connection. In contrast to stand-alone VoIP services that offer just low-cost calling, DigitalLine helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses by integrating low cost calling with powerful business and telephone efficiency tools. With DigitalLine, IPFONE offers a complete big-business telecommunications solution for small businesses.

Can I record my own greetings?

Yes! You can record greetings yourself by phone or PC, import professionally recorded greetings or use our default system greetings..

How much do IPFONE services cost?

Service starts as low as $9.99 per month. Please check our pricing page for information about each of our plans.

Can I use my current phone number with the IPFONE service?

Yes! Simply forward your calls to your IPFONE number. Or transfer (port) the number to us entirely. Your existing number will be enhanced with the powerful business tools offered by IPFONE.

Can I switch my current toll free number to IPFONE?

Yes.

Can I choose my own toll free vanity number?

Yes. You can get a toll free vanity number for your business through IPFONE. Numbers are subject to availability and the ordering process for vanity numbers takes anywhere from 7 to 10 days to complete. There is a $30 setup fee for ordering vanity numbers. For more information on how to order a vanity number, click here.

How long does it take to activate?

Your account and phone number is activated immediately upon signup. You will receive 30 minutes to use as you wish for free during the 7-day free trial.

Do I "own" my number? Can I keep my toll free number if I choose to cancel?

The number you receive upon signup is your own personal toll free or local number. So long as you have paid for at least one month of service and your account is active and in good standing, you may keep your number.

Do I need a phone line or special equipment to make this work?

No additional telephone lines or features are needed to use IPFONE. The unified messaging provided by IPFONE is a completely stand-alone system. To answer incoming calls, you will need a phone with dial tone—that could be a cell phone, your home phone, an office phone or any other existing line. You can also answer incoming calls through your PC with Call Controller with SoftPhone, a free IPFONE download. IPFONE receives voicemail and faxes 24×7 and saves them to your online account. You can retrieve and listen to these messages directly through your computer speakers. No additional local or long distance telephone features or hardware are required for IPFONE to function.

How are minutes used and how much do they cost?

You will be billed in thirty second increments, rounded to the nearest half minute, for each minute of usage. (A fax uses about one minute per page.) For example, if you’re on the phone for 1.47 minutes, you will be billed for 1.5 minutes. Keep in mind that IPFONE does not double bill for domestic forwarded calls. Additional minutes may be purchased. Please check our pricing page for information. Larger minute blocks are available for our Premium plan members.

Can I upgrade to a different service level or change my billing plan at any time?

Yes! You can switch service levels at any time directly through your online account. Any existing payments will be prorated.

Am I charged for checking messages?

You can access your online account and retrieve your messages anytime for free. You will not be charged for having your messages forwarded to your email address(es). Text message notifications to your cell phone are free and unlimited. Calls to a local IPFONE number that forward to voicemail or are answered on your SoftPhone are free.

When checking messages or logging in to your account by phone for any purposes, e.g., account administration or using your Virtual Calling Card, minutes will be used.

Will my credit card be charged during the free trial?

No. You will not be charged during the 7-day free trial. You will be charged if you choose to upgrade to a subscription during the trial. You will be automatically upgraded and billed if you do not cancel before the trial period expires.

What is included in the free trial?

You will receive 30 free minutes to use during the 7-day free trial. The entire menu of IPFONE Mobile standard features can be used during the trial.

Is there a setup fee?

No. There is no setup fee.

What kind of commitment do I have to make?

No commitment is required. You can pay as you go (month-to-month) and cancel at any time, without penalties or cancellation fees. Annual subscriptions allow you to save up to 33% off the normal month-to-month price and have a one-year commitment period.

How do I cancel my subscription with IPFONE?

Simply call us and speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives during support hours. Please be ready to verify your account number and billing information as it appears on your account.

Fax FAQs

Can I send faxes to any machine?

Yes. With IPFONE Fax, you can send faxes to any fax machine in the US or overseas.

How long are my received faxes stored?

Your faxes are saved for an unlimited time, up to 200 faxes, in your online account. All your faxes will also be saved indefinitely in your Call Controller inbox.

Can I send from any application?

Yes. As soon as you sign up, IPFONE is integrated with Microsoft Windows®. You’ll see an IPFONE fax icon on your Windows applications—such as Microsoft Outlook®, Word, etc. When you click the fax button, your document will be converted to a fax and sent to any fax machine with a US or international number.

Can I block junk faxes?

Yes. As opposed to a traditional fax machine, IPFONE Fax lets you block junk faxes as easily as you block junk email. You’ll save time and money on printing costs.

How can I electronically sign faxes?

We’ll walk you through how to easily create a bitmap of your signature and then fax the signature to yourself or scan it and save it to your hard-drive. Once saved, you add the file as a “Stamp” in the IPFONE FaxEditor application. Adding it to whatever document you want to fax is as simple as clicking your mouse.

How can I broadcast faxes to multiple people?

In your online account, you can create “groups” of contacts and then easily send faxes to those groups.

Can I also receive phone calls on my IPFONE fax number?

You can upgrade to IPFONE Mobile service and use your toll free or local number for both fax and voice calls. IPFONE Mobile is a complete communication solution for small businesses and individual professionals. Like a personal assistant, it will screen, forward and dial calls, take voicemail, send and receive faxes, and alert you to important messages.

IPFONE is a National VoIP Company that is committed to delivering State of the Art products with unparalleled Customer Service to all our clients. IPFONE offers End to End, Personalized service to all our customers regardless of size. From the smallest business phone systems to large call centers, IPFONE’s hosted PBX and SIP Trunking will save your business up to 65% on your phone system cost. IPFONE integrates Telecommunications with the Internet to offer our clients Superior Products, a wide choice of Features, Speed, Ease, and Reliability at a fraction of the cost of traditional products.

Mobile VoIP is a new technology allowing you to route make and receive VoIP telephone calls using your cellular smartphone. By using this technology, local, long distance and international calls are made using VoIP rate, and not expensive cell phone rate or minutes. Mobile VoIP calls can be made to and from anywhere in the world, often as a local call, where there is an internet, Wi-Fi, or cellular data service available.

As more and more businesses are operating with a mobile workforce using this technology has great advantages. An employee can have his personal cellular telephone for his personal use and also integrate it to his office phone. When a business call comes in it routes through his desktop and to his cell phone. If the employee wants to a customer call from his cell phone – the caller ID the customer will see is the caller ID of your business – not the cellular phone.

This eliminates the need for two different telephone numbers, and also protects the employer’s customer base contacts. For example, if a sale representative from you company leaves you don’t have to worry about his customers following. When they call the office line you simply reroute the calls to another employee. No more wondering why you lost your customers.

Purchase IP desk and conference phones at competitive prices when you sign up for your IPFONE service.

Add-ons – Expand your system as needed

  1. Additional toll-free or local numbers – $4.99/month
  2. Additional fax numbers – $4.99/month
  3. Vanity number – $30 one-time fee
 

International calls will be charged at the current rates published in our international rates table.

*30-day Free Trial is valid for 4 users only.
**US and Canada only. Reasonable use policies apply on all plans. Additional toll-free minutes billed at 3.9c/min.

  1. $39.99/mo per user pricing is for new customers only.
  2. $21.99/mo per user price offered with a 2 year contract for 20-99 users, regular price is $26.99/mo per user.
  3. $19.99/mo per user price offered with a 2 year contract for 100+ users, regular price is $24.99/mo per user.
  • Easily fax documents directly from GoogleDocs, Box, Dropbox
  • Use scheduling feature to send faxes on selected date/time
  • Free pages with every monthly plan
  • All inclusive features such as dedicated fax number
  • Get a unique fax number for each employee with the unlimited plan
  • Additional virtual extensions – $2.99/month
  • Additional toll-free or local numbers – $4.99/month
  • Additional fax numbers – $4.99/month
  • Vanity number – $30 one-time fee

800 numbers are available.

IVR (Interactive Voice Response) auto attendants greet callers with pre-recorded messages offering menus of touch-tone choices and connects the callers to one of the following:

Auto attendant
User/Extension
Directory
Queue
Voicemail
Conference
Remote Access
Fax to Email

IPFONE supports standard (0-9), multi digit (0-99) and PIN based IVR types. Other features include:

Operation times set by day or date
This allows all incoming calls to be sent to specific extensions, operator or voicemail depending on the time of the day or date.

Direct dialing of user extensions (this feature can be set to on or off)
This allows callers to dial extensions directly.

Ringing options 
Once a caller has made a choice it can hear: 
ringing, music on hold or silence

Rings to answer 
How many rings before IVR answers

Account access only 
Allows caller to enter account number in order to proceed further. If the caller does not enter a valid account number, the caller is then given the opportunity to be connected to an extension.

Status can be set to on or off
IVR normally operates in "on" status. However, sometimes it may be necessary to send all calls to an operator. This is achieved by switching "off" the IVR.

Custom greetings upload
Custom greetings can be uploaded to the server using a web browser.

Operator extension 
If IVR is switched off, this is an extension that will receive all calls.

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