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With VoIP technology entering the mainstream, it brings the possibilities or huge profits for the companies that provide the service. The current promise of cost savings is driving more and more residential and business users to investigate this technology. But the local telephone companies are not going to give up customers without a fight.

There is a current mandate by the US federal government that all VoIP providers offer E911 service. The initial blocking of this information was with the public switched telephone network maintained by the major telephone companies

The next stumbling block is ‘naked DSL’ or DSL access without local phone service. This service is rare, but without it a residence would not be able to use VoIP as their primary phone service mechanism. You see, DSL is running over your existing phone line provided by your local telephone company. Drop your local phone service and you’ll probably drop your broadband DSL access as well. (Cable broadband access is a viable solution here and the increased cost in cable access should be offset by the reduction on your monthly phone bill)

These are just two fronts in the battle over VoIP. Should companies be compensated for the infrastructures they build? Should E911 service be ‘free’ and offered as a public service? What about the existing phone service run into our homes? Who pays for those lines to be laid and hooked into the public switched telephone network?

There really are no easy answers to the questions above. The phone companies are not about to give up customers without a fight. They have years and billions of dollars spent in building one of the most reliable communications networks ‘currently’ known to us.

Is VoIP the next step in the evolving communications industry? How will this play out with phone companies offering internet and TV services and cable providers offering phone and internet service? The line is being blurred and yet the technology pushes forward.

I don’t have the answers, only questions. I know how I’d like to see it all play out, but alas, there is no Nirvana and no, it would seem we all cannot get along. Not when there’s literally billions of dollars at stake. There will be winners and losers as this war rages on, but it is my hope that we, the end users, will, in the end, be better for it. After all, we’ve been down this path many times before and it’s turned out ok.

Remember the advent of the PC and where we’ve gone since then? Remember the first bulky cellular phones vs. what’s available today? Yes, TV’s, radios, computers, phones the list goes on. Technology advances will continue to push us into new directions. I’m sure that in the end, VoIP will be as commonplace as the home computer.

We can leverage this technology today in a cost effective manner. Like any technology how you implement VoIP will make the difference. Whether you’re a residential or business user, there can be an immediate benefit. Check with your communications broker to find out if your existing phone needs can be met cost effectively with VoIP.

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Understanding Meridian Phone Systems

Most people will describe their phone systems as Nortel Networks, Northern Telecom, or Meridian Phone system. With so many options out there, it's easy to see how someone can get confused. But don't fear, we can sort this out together.

Nortel Networks used to be Northern Telecom some many years ago. Northern Telecom... northern tel... Hey! Nortel! That's a pretty slick abbreviation. Good job marketing department, that's a pretty catchy name. I love when marketing people come up with things that make you step back, and just admire the brilliance of the idea. Like the marketing department for Budweiser. Even if you don't like beer, those guys just know how root their commercials into pop culture. Remember the Budweiser Frogs? Brilliant! Hey, that's another ad campaign that rooted itself deep into pop culture. Then you have the other kind of marketing approach. You know, the guys who think up those annoying ads. Yes, those ads. The ones that make you want to Hulk smash your TV because they are just that annoying. Like the people over at Quizno's who thought using ugly, screeching, hamster looking things. Seriously, what the heck were they thinking? It wasn't bad enough that the commercial itself made your ears feel like they were being stabbed with a hot soldering iron, but they played it over and over and over again. Somehow thinking that it would be better the 50th time you saw it.


Anyways, now back to Nortel. Nortel is one of the largest phone system manufactures in the world. They make everything form central office switches, to Norstar and Meridian business phone systems, to single line residential phones for home use.

So you want to upgrade or expand your Nortel phone system? The first thing you need to do is find the model number. This will put you on the path to buying a compatible phone system. If you order the wrong model, then well, it might not work at all (now who would of thought that?).

Be careful about buying Meridian, thinking it will work. Just because your phone says Meridian, doesn't mean you can go out and buy another Meridian phone. Nortel decided it would be a great idea to call almost everything in the business phone world, Meridian. Chances are, if you have a Nortel phone system, you have a Meridian phone. Meridian was put on everything from Centrex phones, to Norstar Phones, to SL-1 PBX phones, and of course, there are Meridian phones. Confused yet? Don't worry, you're not the only one.

Now look at the bottom of the phone. Sometimes there is a model number. The model number reads something like this, M7324, M7310, M7208, M7100, T7316, T7316e or T7100. By the way, if it has any of the model numbers listed it's on a Norstar phone system.

Here are some of the Meridian PBX and SL-1 model numbers: M2008, M2006, M2616D, M3901, M3902, M3903, M3904 and M3905.

and finally here are some model numbers for Nortel (and Aastra) Centrex phones: M5316, M5208, M5008, M5312, M5216, M5212, M5209, M5112, M5009, M9417CW, M9316CW, M9110, M9116, M9120, M8004, M8009, and M8314.

Remember, there are many more model numbers that I'm not listing.

Now if you can't find a model number, try finding a part number. It will almost always begin with the letters NT followed by several numbers and letters. If searching for your part number brings back your part number with a dash and two digit number, don't worry. That 2 digit number is just the color code. For example, the part number NTMN34BB may return a result for NTMN34BB-70. This would be a charcoal Meridian M3904 phone.

Hopefully this will help with your confusion and to better understand Meridian phones a little bit better.

The Avaya 2420 Telephone has a wide range of features, while still remaining capable of expansion, and easy integration with current ifrastructore. The Avaya 2420 Phone has a large display for easy viewing and 24 programmable self-labeling feature buttons. This eliminates the need for time-consuming creation and changing of paper labels to show phone features, and reduces costs when moving phone users. The Avaya 2420 also allows for upgrades to be downloaded directly to the phone for feature enhancements and additional features as they become available. Additional features such as call logging and a speed-dial directory help enhance overall productivity by giving providing users with the tools needed for more effective call tracking and faster outbound calling capabilities..

 

Features:

•7 line x 29 character display

•24 system call appearance/feature buttons •Provides automated call tracking with 100-entry call log

•Provides access to 104 speed-dial numbers

•Can be maintained with most current enhancements through downloadable firmware

•Can be expanded with optional 1XU (E24), an expansion module with 24 call appearance feature buttons

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The i2007 IP Telephone incorporates a 5.7" color touch screen. Built-in USB port supports standard USB mouse and keyboards for simple point-n-click access and navigation. The i2007 IP  also enables realtime multimedia presentation from external application servers through support of Virtual Network Computing, transcending the IP Phone into a true Information Appliance.

• Features:
  • Up to twelve programmable line/feature keys (Nortel Communication Server dependent) and four dynamic state-sensitive soft function keys.
  • Supports both prepackaged and customized multimedia content from external application gateways.
  • Softkey access to administration tools including initial configuration, network and local diagnostic and user preference menus.
  • Provides for power options with compliance to the IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet standard and local AC power via a universal power adapter
  • Built-in amplifier supports amplified and un-amplified headsets.
  • Manual setting of 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections supported for legacy switching equipment that does not perform auto-sensing.
  • Desktop or Wall Mountable.
  • Compatible with the following systems: Sucession 1000 rel 3 or later, Communication Server 100 rel 4 or later, Meridian, and (BCM) Business Communications Manager 3.7 or later.

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At Network Liquidators, we stock large amounts of new and used/refurbished Nortel Meridian M3904 Telephones. All new phones come with a 5-year warranty and refurbished phones come with 2-year warranty.

Nortel phones are great for small and large business alike. The M3904 is capable of supporting up to 12 lines. Options include a large display, personal phonebook, call log and caller ID. It also supports the use of Personal Directory PC Utility which allows you to download up to 100 contacts to the phone.

The phase 3 option features full-duplex hands free speaker phone as well as the Full Duplex Handsfree Accessory that easily snaps into the Accessory Connection Module.

• Multi-line digital phone with five-line x 24-character display
• Personal Directory and Call Log
• Interactive soft keys for quick access to numerous features
• Fixed feature keys:
• • Hold, Goodbye, Volume Control, "Smart" Mute and Headset w/LED, Options, Message, Directory/Log (includes Redial), Applications, Shift
  • Handsfree with LED
• Direct-connect headset port
• Supports up to two snap-in cartridge accessories for the Analog Terminal Adapter (ATA), External Alerter & Recording Interface, and Personal Directory PC Utility. Or add the Full Duplex Handsfree Accessory (with phase 3 M3904 only) or the Computer Telephony Interface Adapter (Meridian 1 only)

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