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What is the Difference between PBX and VoIP?

August 18, 2017
Category: Hosted PBX, Phone Systems, VoIP

Sometimes it seems that the telephone communications industry does its best to create as many acronyms and confusing terms as possible. Two such terms, PBX and VoIP are no exception. Today, we’re going to define these terms and explain the differences between them to help you become better informed when shopping for a business phone […]

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When to Move to a Hosted Phone System

July 14, 2017
Category: Business Phone Service, Phone Systems

So you’ve made the decision to start researching hosted phone systems for your business, but you’re not quite sure of when to make the switch. Here are some things to keep in mind when deciding on when to move to a hosted phone system. The Learning Curve The biggest barrier in transitioning from an outdated […]

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5 VoIP Features Your Business Needed Yesterday

June 16, 2017
Category: Business Phone Service, Phone Systems, VoIP

Looking at a VoIP phone system for your office, but wondering what really sets a VoIP phone service apart from a traditional analog service? Here are 5 of features of a business VoIP service that your business needed to start using yesterday. Good Hold Music Elevator music has increasingly become a dirty term. If your […]

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Phone Reliability is Crucial to Business Success

May 24, 2017
Category: Business Phone Service, Phone Systems

Communication is a critical aspect of any business. No matter the size of your organization or the industry it’s based in, you need a dependable way to communicate with coworkers, clients, and customers. Business phones can make or break any organization. Not only does your business phone system need to be quick and clear, but […]

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Office Phone Woes and How to Fix Them

April 27, 2017
Category: Business Phone Service, Phone Systems

Does your office consistently run into the same issues with your phone lines? Would you believe us if we told you that you don’t need to live with them any longer? Here are the common office phone woes and how to fix them. The Conference Call Conference calls help to eliminate the issue of needing […]

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Why Someone Should Always Answer your Phone

March 15, 2017
Category: Phone Systems, Uncategorized

In the modern age of cell phones and technology, a business who doesn’t answer their main phone line is sure to fall behind. Sometimes, it’s actually shocking the amount of businesses who don’t answer their phones when a current or potential customer calls. We hear a variety of reasons why owners don’t answer and most […]

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How Reliable is Hosted PBX?

February 17, 2017
Category: Hosted PBX

If you’re looking into a hosted voice or hosted PBX system, one of the main concerns you may be having is whether or not it is a reliable phone service. In short, hosted PBX is very reliable. What affects whether hosted PBX is or is not reliable will be the company who is running the […]

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What Kind of Bandwidth is Sufficient for Hosted Voice?

January 17, 2017
Category: Business Phone Service, Hosted PBX, Phone Systems

If you’re looking into moving away from a traditional analog phone line, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is what kind of bandwidth is sufficient for hosted voice. It really depends on a wide variety of factors, but the quick answer is that we’ve found anything over 10MB works well. What is […]

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Pros and Cons of a Cloud-Based Phone System

December 15, 2016
Category: Business Phone Service

Copper landlines used in a business application are slowly being replaced with cloud-based phone systems—and there are many reasons for the switch. Take some time and consider the pros and cons of a cloud-based phone system so you can decide for yourself if it is right for your business. What is a cloud-based phone system? […]

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Why You Should Use VOIP Phone Service For Your Business Communications

June 1, 2016
Category: Info Articles

A VOIP phone service for business doesn’t just bring your company to the modern age of communications, it also delivers a host of communication and IT benefits that ensure that your business operations are running smoothly as it keeps you and your team connected. Here are some of the most important reasons as to why […]

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Our relationship with DataStream began with a referral from our IT company. Navigating through the many different options for telephone service is a daunting task, but with DataStream, we felt like we had an honest, trusted partner. Throughout the entire process of migrating to our new phone system, DataStream was responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. Their equipment and services are top notch, and we couldn’t be happier with the end result!

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