Labor Day Special From Startechtel.com
Labor Day falls on Monday, September 5 this year, but do you know why we celebrate? The origins of Labor Day trace back to September 5, 1882, a day in which Union leaders organized a labor festival for workers to celebrate their efforts. While they were worried that workers would be hesitant to give up […]
How To Hold & Transfer Calls On The Mitel 4025 Phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J8d2YypjSM In a busy office, you may need to take calls and move around the office accordingly. This often requires placing callers on hold, or transferring callers to the appropriate party. If you have the Mitel Superset 4025 phone, follow these steps to learn how to hold and transfer your calls. To place an […]
VoIP For Small Business
Thanks to our smartphones, devices, laptops, and computers, access to the Internet is never too far away. Despite the convenience of these advanced technologies, some small businesses are slow to adopt new trends. More often than not, upgrades are assumed be too costly or unnecessary. This thinking can lead to small businesses missing out on […]
How To Use The Speakerphone On The Siemens optiPoint 500 Phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2NWg1wXkSI On the Siemens optiPoint 500 phone, the speakerphone consists of a speaker and a microphone. This feature allows you to conduct hands-free phone calls. Please note that speakerphone is not available on the Basic model. To make a call, press a line key or the SPEAKER key to get a dial tone. Once […]
Unified Communications For Hospitality
More and more hotels are turning to technology for an improved customer experience. Instead of checking in with a clerk, you may be greeted with a tablet. Rather than using a standard room key, you may use your smart device to unlock your room. Because of this shift toward a more connected and cohesive hotel […]
How To Set & Adjust The Ringtone On The Panasonic KX-T7630 Phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqQSUIY6oQA Setting a unique ringtone on your phone allows you to distinguish phones and callers. To set the ringtone on the Panasonic KX-T7630 phone, follow these steps. Begin by pressing the PROG softkey or the Program button. Next, you may either press the Intercom button twice or press a CO button twice. Then, select […]
Advanced Phone Systems For Large & Small Businesses
There was a time when advanced phone systems seemed out of reach for small businesses. Without access to the special features and functions of these phone systems, it seemed like small businesses couldn’t compete with large enterprises. However, thanks to advances in technology and more affordable options, the playing field has been leveled. Here’s how […]
How To Transfer A Call On The Siemens optiPoint 500 Phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_YBNlCx57E The Siemens optiPoint 500 phone conveniently provides the Transfer feature. This allows you to move a call to another extension or an outside number (if your system is set up accordingly). Follow along as we break down the steps to transfer a call on your Siemens phone. In order to transfer a call, […]
The Basics About Modems
When you think about your home or business network, do you really know what each device does and how they work? If you ever wondered about your modem, we have your answers here. What Is A Modem? Modem stands for “modulator-demodulator” which basically describes what it does. The modem acts as the connecting point between […]
The Future Of Telecom
In case you missed it, a couple of weeks ago the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made two votes that could impact our mobile and landline networks. First, the FCC voted to open up high-frequency spectrum enabling the creation of faster 5G networks. The second vote allows carriers to turn off landline phone networks with the […]