TORONTO – Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. on Tuesday launched Primus Hosted PBX, a business-grade phone and Internet communication service that uses VoIP technology over a dedicated T1 line to the Primus network.
A T1 line, also known as DS1, transmits voice and data between phones and computers at a rate of 1.544 bits per second. Voice traffic on Primus’ Hosted PBX service is not mixed with any other traffic on the Internet and, therefore, is not exposed to viruses, congestion and delays, said Primus.
“The small and medium enterprise-sized business is one of the customer groups that would benefit from Hosted PBX. As a result, we have developed a product that eliminates both capital investment and the risks associated with making incorrect technology choices – two major concerns of the SME market,” said Primus Business Services Senior Vice-President AJ Byers.
Primus Hosted PBX requires minimal start-up costs and all hardware, set-up and maintenance is covered in the cost of the service, Primus said in a statement.
