Phones & Internet
Business phones and internet, picked and set up for you
I compare carriers, recommend a phone system that fits how you work, and handle the setup, so you are not stuck on hold with a provider.
Phone and internet quotes are confusing on purpose. Different names, different contract terms, installation fees that show up later, and a salesperson who only sells one carrier. Most owners sign whatever sounds close and hope.
Old copper phone lines are also being phased out, and carriers have been filing to retire them. If your phones, alarm, fax or card machine still depend on a traditional line, it is worth knowing before a notice arrives.
I am BizIT Consultants, a one-person South Florida IT consultancy founded in 2017, with 23+ years in technology. I look at what you actually use, compare carrier options, recommend a phone system, and set it up. You reach me directly, and I come on site across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Hablo español.
Sound familiar?
Problems I help businesses solve
Quotes you cannot compare
Every carrier packages speed, price and contract length differently. It is hard to tell which offer is actually better for your office.
Old phone lines going away
Traditional copper business lines are being retired. Alarms, fax, card machines and elevator phones sometimes quietly depend on them.
Dropped calls and bad audio
Phones over the internet only sound good when the network behind them is set up properly. Poor WiFi or a weak connection shows up on every call.
Lost during storms and outages
When the power or the connection goes, so do your phones. Many offices have no plan to forward calls or keep working.
Recognize any of these?
Tell me what is going on. The first conversation is free.
What I do
Phones & Internet
Business phone systems
I help you choose and set up a cloud (VoIP) phone system, with desk phones, apps for staff phones, extensions and call routing.
Internet and fiber options
I check what is available at your address and explain the choices between fiber, cable and other connections in plain terms.
Carrier quotes and comparisons
I gather quotes, line them up side by side and point out contract terms and fees to watch.
Number porting and setup
I plan moving your existing phone numbers to a new system and set up greetings, ring groups and voicemail.
Network readiness
I make sure your network and WiFi can carry voice calls well before you switch.
Backup connection planning
I help you plan a second connection and call forwarding so a single outage does not stop the office.
Why BizIT
What you get working with me
One person who knows your setup
I handle the carrier conversations and the technical details, so you have one number to call.
Options explained plainly
You see the choices, the tradeoffs and what each contract commits you to before you sign.
Emergency calling done right
I help check that your system is set up for 911 as required for multi-line phone systems. You should confirm your obligations for your own business.
June 1 to November 30
The official Atlantic hurricane season, which is why phones, internet and recording need a plan for power and connection loss.
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center
Who this is for
- Offices still on traditional phone lines
- Medical and dental offices with a busy front desk
- Law and accounting firms that depend on every call
- Multi-location businesses that want one phone system
- Businesses with alarms, fax or card machines on old lines
How it works
From first call to working solution
- Step 1
Free consultation
You and I talk through how many people and locations you have, how you take calls, and what frustrates you now.
- Step 2
Review what you have
I look at your current lines, bills, contracts, equipment and anything that depends on a phone line.
- Step 3
Compare and recommend
I bring you carrier and phone system options in plain language, with the tradeoffs.
- Step 4
Set up and switch over
I handle number porting, phones and testing, then stay available after the switch.
FAQ
Common questions
Is my business phone line going away?
Carriers have been working to retire traditional copper phone service, and timing varies by area. I can review what you have and help you plan a move before you get a deadline. Check your carrier's notice for your specific dates.
What is VoIP and is it right for a small business?
VoIP means your phones work over the internet instead of a traditional line. It suits most offices and makes it easier to take calls on a mobile app or from home. It works well only with a solid network behind it, which is part of what I check.
Can I keep my phone number?
Usually yes. Moving a number to a new provider is called porting. I plan it so your number keeps working and so you do not cancel the old service too early.
What about 911 on a business phone system?
Federal rules for multi-line phone systems, including Kari's Law and RAY BAUM'S Act, cover direct 911 dialing and sending a location with the call. I help set up and test your system with that in mind. I am not a lawyer, so check the current FCC requirements for your business.
How much will it cost?
It depends on how many users, which phones and which connection you need. I quote per engagement after a short conversation, and I show you what is included and what is not.
What happens to my phones in a hurricane or power outage?
A power or internet outage can take cloud phones offline. I can plan call forwarding to mobile phones, a backup connection and power backup for key equipment before a storm.
Related services
- Security Cameras & NetworkingWiFi that works in every room, solid network equipment, and security camera and NVR installations.
- Managed Core IT ServicesDay-to-day help desk support and hands-on management of your computers, servers, and network so your team can keep working.
- Cloud SolutionsGoogle Workspace, Office 365, and Azure migrations and administration, from mailboxes and Teams to integrations and online backups.
Not sure which phone and internet plan makes sense?
Request a free consultation and I will compare your options in plain language.