PBX System Costs
Knowing what a PBX system will cost 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.
For companies that have large toll-free call volume, the comparison looks like this:
Five User System
| Hosted PBX System | Standard PBX System | |
|---|---|---|
| Up-Front Costs (System and Installation) | None | $62,250 |
| Per Month | Per Year | Per Month | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted PBX Service Fees | $75 | $900 | $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 | $75 | $900 | $245 | $2,935 |
| Hosted PBX Savings | $170 (69%) | $2,035 (69%) |
Forty User System
| Hosted PBX System | Standard PBX System | |
|---|---|---|
| Up-Front Costs (System and Installation) | None | $50,000 |
| Per Month | Per Year | Per Month | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted PBX Service Fees | $600 | $7,200 | $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 | $600 | $7,200 | $1,567 | $18,800 |
| Hosted PBX Savings | $967 (62%) | $11,600 (62%) |
Avoiding the high costs of an on-site option is the best choice for most companies, especially those who need to save money and get the most from their utilities. To pick the best hosted option available for your company, start by visiting the plan comparison page.
