Telephone systems & handsets

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Mobility extension top questions

Can I twin any mobile device with my desk phone?

Yes, any landline, mobile device or direct dial number can be twinned with up to a maximum of eight numbers.

Can mobility extension save me money?

Yes, mobility extension can reduce costs considerably...

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Is this technology cost effective for small businesses?

Yes...

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How will mobility extension technology help my business operate more efficiently?

Having your extension as the focal point for all your voice communication needs means that you can always be reached, avoid missing calls, and gain productivity by spending less time playing telephone tag and chasing down voicemail messages...

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Systems maintenance top questions

What telephone systems can you maintain?

We can maintain over 95% of UK based system types.

Can you serve a multi-range of systems on multiple sites?

Yes, and all on one bill!

 

What is your support coverage?

We have over 180 engineering and technical support staff nationwide.

Is your support cover competitive?

Yes, our maintenance service can offer up to 30% savings compared to your current maintenance contract...

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What support levels and SLAs do you offer?

We have three support levels that follow industry standards...

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Telephone Application and software solutions top questions

How will a contact centre solution benefit my business?

Our contact centre solutions integrate with your CRM to provide you with efficient customer interactions, regardless of the contact method used - voice, email, chat, web or fax.

Can you provide all sizes of business with feature rich applications and contact centre software?

Yes, we can provide applications and software for all sizes of business, from very simple call logging devices through to fully converged, bespoke contact centre solutions...

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Can the implementation of software and applications save me money?

Absolutely! Carefully designed telephone applications and software can provide a great return on investment (ROI) for businesses of all sizes, with a typical payback in a matter of months.

Call recording top questions

Can call recorders be integrated with any telephone system?

Yes, our range of recorders can be configured to integrate with any telephone system you may have.

Can you supply call recorders that record extensions as well as in and outbound lines?

Yes, we have solutions that can work on both extension side and trunk side.

Do extension side call recorders work with VoIP handsets as well as traditional digital phones?

Yes, we can provide call recorder solutions that record specific extensions, whether they are IP or digital handsets.

How do I find a recording in the database?

This is easily done with the search function...

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Can I save recordings on a CD?

Yes, our call recorders even have a separate archiving function...

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Can I email a recorded call?

Yes. All of our recording solutions can email recorded telephone calls as regular attachments.

Telephone system training top questions

Do you outsource your customers’ telephone system training requirements?

No, all of our training staff are employed by TalkTalk Business and work closely with our professional services team to ensure all our training material is technically up to date.

What type of training do you offer?

Our training ranges from handset training, reception console training, contact centre software training and system maintenance training

Can you provide technical administration training as well as user and handset training?

Yes, we can provide training in all aspects of your new telephone system, whether you require training for your IT teams or general users of the system.

Can you provide training on a telephone system or application even if we are not an TalkTalk Business customer?

Yes, our professional services and support team can provide training to you at a user or administration level, or even provide a consultative service to address shortfalls in knowledge around the business.

Where will my training take place?

We can provide onsite training or arrange to train users at any of our UK offices.

How many people do you have on your training sessions?

The size of the sessions depends on the type of training...

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Handsets top questions

What is an IP phone?

The latest phones and telephone systems connect to the Local Area Network (LAN) and, using standard Ethernet protocols, create a virtual connection between themselves...

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Do my LAN switches need to support power over Ethernet to enable IP handsets?

Not necessarily, if your current computer network does not support power over Ethernet we can easily install an independent power source.

Do my LAN switches need to support Quality of Service (QoS)?

Yes, VoIP or proprietary IP handsets require QoS to ensure that voice packets are received in a timely manner. This ensures your telephone calls whether internal or external are clear and always excellent quality.

Will my new IP telephone handsets failover to another telephone system in the event of a disaster?

If at least 2 sites use the same type of telephone system you have the option of automated failover. Some IP phones can be configured to establish a virtual connection to a prioritised list of systems giving automatic failover.

Can all of your accessories be used on any type of telephone system?

Yes, most of the products we supply for our customers do not require proprietary connections to a specific manufacturer or system.

Can I use an TalkTalk Business supplied conference phone on one of my existing digital telephone extensions?

No, unfortunately conference stations are typically analogue devices so will need to utilise a connection such as a cordless handset, fax or modem.