Looking to invest in a new telephone system for your business? Listed below are the important questions to consider and answer, prior to contacting a telephone vendor such as Comtex Inc. Knowing these answers will expedite your initial inquiry and assist your vendor in proposing the right system for your business.

1. How many telephone lines will you have going into the system?
2. What type of phone lines do you have? SIP, copper, PRI circuit?
3. How many physical telephone extensions will you need?
4. Do you need any analog ports for a cordless phone or modem?
5. Do you want an Auto Attendant?
6. Do you want voice mail?
7. How many voice mail ports will you need? (This is the number of simultaneous calls the voice mail must be capable of handling at one time).
8. How many total minutes of storage in the voice mail system will you need?
9. Do you want to page an overhead speaker through your telephone?
10. Do you want an information on hold unit?
11. Do you want a door phone to connect to the system?
12. List any future growth requirements you foresee and any features that you know your business requires.
13. Do you need mobility solutions? Twinning or Connect?
14. Do you have remote workers?
15. Do you have multiple offices?