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Beyond Monthly Costs: Discover the Total Cost of Owning a Legacy Phone System

Modernize your business communications with a flexible phone system designed for today’s workforce. Compare Avaya and 3CX to discover advanced features, predictable licensing, and a migration path that minimizes disruption.

Compare 3CX to Avaya at a Glance

Everything you need to know before making the switch.

Category
Avaya
3CX
Why It Matters
Licensing
Traditional PBX licensing with hardware and maintenance agreements.
Annual software licensing based on simultaneous calls.
Predictable licensing can simplify budgeting and reduce costs for many organizations.
Long-Term Cost
Hardware upgrades, maintenance contracts, and expansion costs can add up over time.
Lower infrastructure requirements and flexible SIP carrier options.
Many businesses reduce long-term ownership costs after migrating.
Deployment
Primarily on-premise hardware.
Cloud, self-hosted, or on-premises
Choose the deployment model that fits your IT strategy.
Hardware
Proprietary desk phones and PBX appliances.
Compatible with a broad range of SIP phones and softphones.
Existing compatible equipment may be reused, helping reduce migration costs.
Customizations
Changes often require specialized programming.
Advanced call routing, CRM integrations, reporting, and automation.
Configure the system to support your business workflows.
Scalability
Growth may require additional hardware investments.
Easily supports multiple offices, remote workers, and future expansion.
Scale your communications platform as your business grows.

Potential Savings

How Much Could You Save by Replacing Your Avaya Phone System?

Many organizations continue paying for aging PBX hardware, maintenance agreements, and proprietary upgrades long after the system has delivered its value. A modern 3CX solution can often reduce ongoing communication costs while adding features that improve productivity.

Annual Cost Category
Avaya PBX
3CX Solution
PBX Maintenance Agreement
$3,000-$8,000
Included with annual licensing
Hardware Repair & Replacement
Periodic additional expense
Minimal for many deployments
Phone System Licensing
Varies
Predictable annual licensing
Expansion Costs
Hardware-dependent
Easily add users and locations
Every business is different. During your consultation, we'll compare your current communications costs and provide a customized estimate based on your existing system, user count, and business requirements.

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We'll review your current phone system...

Switching to 3CX is Easier Than You Think

A Simple, Proven Migration Process

Transition To 3cx is easy

Minimal Downtime

Most Migrations are completed with little to no interruption to your business operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before replacing your current business phone system.

Can I keep my existing phone numbers?

Absolutely. In most cases, your existing business phone numbers can be transferred (ported) to your new 3CX phone system. We coordinate the entire porting process to help ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your business.

Our goal is to minimize or eliminate downtime whenever possible. Your new system is fully configured, tested, and ready before your phone numbers are transferred. Most businesses continue operating with little to no interruption.

In many cases, yes. 3CX supports a wide range of SIP desk phones from leading manufacturers. During your comparison, we’ll determine whether your current phones are compatible or if replacing them would provide additional benefits.

No. The 3CX interface is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. Most users become comfortable with the system quickly, and we provide personalized training to help your team get the most from the new platform.

Yes. 3CX includes desktop, web, and mobile applications that allow employees to make and receive business calls from virtually anywhere while using their business extension.

Yes. One of 3CX’s greatest strengths is supporting businesses with multiple offices, remote employees, and hybrid work environments under a single phone system.

Yes. 3CX offers integrations with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Dynamics 365, and many other CRM and business applications.

Most small to medium-sized businesses can be migrated within a few days after planning is complete. The exact timeline depends on the complexity of your current system, the number of users, hardware requirements, and phone number porting schedules.

Every business is different, but many organizations reduce their communication costs by moving away from traditional per-user subscription models. During your free comparison, we’ll estimate your potential savings based on your current system and usage

At Business Technology Consultants, we take the time to understand your business, design a solution that fits your communication needs, manage the entire migration process, train your employees, and provide ongoing local support. Our goal is to deliver a phone system that works for your business, not just install software.

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