Knowing PBX system costs requires understanding how the system works and what associated charges will be incurred. In basic terms, the upfront and maintenance expense of a standard PBX will be great but typically come without much in the way of per-minute charges. A hosted PBX will have a small per minute charge but virtually no or very little initial set-up costs and no maintenance fees (typically the better choice for small businesses).
For companies that have large toll-free call volume, the comparison looks like this:
| VirtualPBX Pro Hosted PBX | Standard PBX System | |
|---|---|---|
| Up-Front Costs (System and Installation) | None | $62,250 |
| Per Month | Per Year | Per Month | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted PBX Service Fees | $85 | $1,020 | $0 | $0 |
| Telephone Lines | $0 | $0 | $30 | $360 |
| Monthly Hardware Payment | $0 | $0 | $52 | $625 |
| Monthly Maintenance | $0 | $0 | $63 | $750 |
| 200 Toll-Free Min/User/Month | $0 | $0 | $100 | $1,200 |
| Total Costs | $85 | $1,020 | $245 | $2,935 |
| Hosted PBX Savings | $160 (65%) | $1,915 (65%) |
| VirtualPBX Pro Hosted PBX | Standard PBX System | |
|---|---|---|
| Up-Front Costs (System and Installation) | None | $50,000 |
| Per Month | Per Year | Per Month | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted PBX Service Fees | $680 | $8,160 | $0 | $0 |
| Telephone Lines | $0 | $0 | $150 | $1,800 |
| Monthly Hardware Payment | $0 | $0 | $417 | $5,000 |
| Monthly Maintenance | $0 | $0 | $500 | $6,000 |
| 200 Toll-Free Min/User/Month | $0 | $0 | $500 | $6,000 |
| Total Costs | $680 | $8,160 | $1,567 | $18,800 |
| Hosted PBX Savings | $887 (57%) | $10,640 (57%) |
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