So, Asterisk is a software implementation of a PBX software which has the widest range of what has been made for modern mighty phone systems. This statement can be proved by enumerating part of Asterisk’s available characteristics list.

Asterisk is the most time-tested telephone exchange system because it works with not one but a number of diverse operators with dynamic call routing. So, in case something happens to one or more telephone providers, it won’t be even noticeable to PBX users.

Also, Asterisk is more bounce to the ounce. It’s so because every single calling route is supplied with a special billing plan. Calls within city limits are unlimited, for instance, and are supplied by the city line. Long-distance and abroad calls are supplied with UcallWeconn or Betamax. So, every single call is made with the most cost effective client plan letting one save up to 80%.

And besides, Asterisk is the lowest-priced in what installation and support is concerned. For example Nortel – a telephone exchange system with options similar to those of Asterisk – Cisco and Avaya might cost up to $20.000-30.000. In addition Asterisk’s installation and support is costless. The program can be installed on almost any computer working with Linux or other similar operating systems. This will free one from searching accessories in case the telephone private branch exchange system fails.

The cost of support is also satisfying. Cisco support specialists ask incomparably much more money just because it’s Cisco! An Asterisk support specialist knows that he has a great deal of competitors and that’s why his work costs reasonably (or someone else will do this work).

One might argue Asterisk has no expert support, compared to Cisco and AVAYA, and in case the telephone system fails, it will be a user’s own problem to work it out. I would propose you, however, to bear in mind that the main sponsor of Asterisk DIGIUM supports Asterisk itself and Asterisk-centered projects, customizes this software to specific requirements and designs equipment and accessories which best fit Asterisk, are hardly any worse and more profitable than similar systems’ programs, as well.

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