Say Halloo to the Best Virtual Phone System for Small BusinessEnhance your business communications, increase productivity, and improve customer service, at an affordable cost.
What are the benefits of a virtual phone system?With no equipment to purchase, a
virtual phone system lives in the cloud, allowing you to be more responsive
to your customers.
ProfessionalismA virtual phone system with an automated receptionist gives your business a more professional appearance and makes it easier for customers to reach you. It can also help you compete with larger, more established businesses. FlexibilityA virtual phone system allows you to receive calls from anywhere, at any time. Calls can be routed to you and your team, wherever they are, reducing dropped calls and missed opportunities. Greater salesIncluding a toll-free number in your marketing and advertising efforts can help track the success of those efforts and make it easier for customers to respond to your compaigns. ScalabilityA virtual phone system grows with you. Easily scale the system up or down depending on your needs. Have a seasonal business? Add capacity just during peak months and scale back in the off-season. Is your business’s phone system holding you back?We understand the frustration that comes with managing communication systems that just don't cut it. You're working hard to make strides, but missed calls, complex call routing, and the difficulties of remote work are making things more challenging than they should be. Imagine losing potential clients because calls are being directed to the wrong departments or going unanswered. Picture the confusion when your team is scattered across different locations, struggling to stay connected. Consider the frustration of managing multiple tools that just don't integrate seamlessly, wasting precious time and resources. Don't let communication inefficiencies hold you back from achieving your business goals. At Halloo, we’re not just a service provider—we’re your allies in overcoming communication hurdles. Say goodbye to missed opportunities and disconnected remote teams. What features does a Halloo virtual phone number offer?
Halloo has tons of features to help your business grow.
Automated attendantFully programmable interactive auto attendant answers your calls 24x7 and directs callers to the right person or department. Multiple extensionsEasily scale from one to hundreds of extensions. Organize users into departments and groups. Call forwardingForward your calls to home, mobile, and office locations; or set to do-not-disturb. Intelligent call routingRoute calls to distributed team members in sequential or round-robin hunt groups. Music on holdPlay music or pre-recorded announcements to callers while on hold. Call trackingBuilt-in team based tracking and commenting of customer calls and interactions. Contact managementContact management, call history and contextual alerts for incoming calls and interactions. Call recordingOptional call recording of inbound calls for review, agent training, compliance and dispute resolution. Conference callingAdd up to 6 parties to any live call or add optional meet-me conference lines. Call transferBlind and consultative transfer of calls to other users or extenal numbers. Video & text chatWeb based text and video chat with routing to sales and support groups. Fax receiveDedicated toll-free fax receive numbers. Receive faxes and download in PDF format. Caller IDCapture and log inbound caller-IDs. Mask personal phone number for outbound calls. VoicemailSeparate business from personal voicemail. Track voice messages with built-in collaboration features. Voicemail TranscriptionAI powered transcription delivers highly accurate summaries of your voice messages, helping you to quickly scan for important missed calls. Mobile appsConvenient access to features directly through Android and iOS mobile apps. Softphone supportReceive and make outbound calls directly through the Halloo website: no extra software required. Local phone numbersEstablish a virtual presence anywhere in the USA with a virtual phone number in a local area code. Toll-free 800 numbersEnhance the image of your business with a toll-free 800 number. Increase your advertising and marketing efforts and make it easier for customers to respond to your campaigns. Why should I choose Halloo for my virtual phone service?
Thousands of businesses over twenty years have relied on Halloo.
How much does a virtual phone system cost?Halloo is the most affordable virtual phone provider on the internet. Plans start at just $4.95/mo. Frequently asked questions about virtual phone systems
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about virtual phone systems.
A virtual phone system is a cloud-based communication solution that enables businesses to manage incoming and outgoing calls using existing telephone handsets and internet-connected devices. It typically offers features such as
call routing,
voicemail,
call recording, and
automated attendants.
A virtual phone system uses internet-based technology to manage phone calls. When a call comes in, it is directed to the virtual phone system's server, which then routes the call to the appropriate phone or extension based on
pre-set rules
or preferences. Calls can be routed to a mobile phone, landline, web phone, mobile app, or VoIP phone, among other options.
The benefits of using a virtual phone system include increased
flexibility, scalability, cost savings,
and improved communication capabilities. With a virtual phone system, businesses can manage phone calls from anywhere,
customize call routing and messaging, and
scale their communication needs as their business grows.
A virtual phone system is different from a traditional phone system in that it is entirely cloud-based, with no need for physical equipment or installation. Traditional phone systems are typically landline-based and require physical hardware, such as a
private branch exchange (PBX), to manage incoming and outgoing calls.
Virtual phone systems typically offer a range of features, including call routing, voicemail, call recording, automated attendants, call forwarding, call screening, and conference calling. Some systems may also include features such as video conferencing, fax messaging, and integration with other business tools and software. Halloo has tons of features
designed enhance communications for both small and larger organizations.
Yes, many virtual phone systems allow businesses to use their
existing phone numbers
with the service. Alternatively, businesses may also opt to use a new phone number provided by the virtual phone system. Halloo offers
local US numbers,
toll-free 800 numbers, and toll-free
vanity numbers.
Virtual phone systems typically require minimal hardware and software to use, as they are cloud-based and do not require physical installation. Generally, all that is needed is an internet-connected device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Halloo provides web-based calling and call management as well as Android and iOS apps.
The cost of a virtual phone system can vary depending on the provider, the number of users, and the features included.
Affordable Halloo plans start at $4.95 per month.
Some virtual phone system providers may require contracts or long-term commitments, while others offer month-to-month pricing with no commitment. Halloo offers both monthly and annual prepaid plans with a risk-free, 30-day refund policy..
Virtual phone systems are generally considered to be reliable and secure, as they are hosted on cloud-based servers with redundant backups and security protocols. In addition, a virtual phone system can provide businesses with increased resilience and flexibility in the
event of a disaster
or on-premise equipment failure. These systems can help ensure business continuity, provide remote access to phone lines and voicemail, offer redundancy and failover capabilities, and provide cost savings by reducing the need for physical equipment and infrastructure. Halloo has been serving thousands of businesses reliably for over twenty years.
Both a virtual receptionist and an auto attendant are used to manage incoming phone calls, but they differ in their level of complexity and functionality. A virtual receptionist is a live person who answers calls and routes them to the appropriate person or department, while also providing basic information and taking messages. Virtual receptionists require training and may involve minimum contracts that may cost several hundreds of dollars per month and up, depending on call volume. An auto attendant is an automated system that uses pre-recorded voice prompts and menu options to guide callers to the appropriate destination. Auto attendants can be set up quickly and can be implemented for just a few dollars per month.
A telephone hunt group is a telecommunications feature that distributes incoming calls to a group of designated phone extensions. The call is routed to the first available extension in the group and if the first extension is busy or unavailable, the call is routed to the next available extension until the call is answered or all extensions have been tried. Hunt groups can be set up with various configurations and are commonly used in businesses and organizations that receive a high volume of incoming calls to ensure that calls are handled efficiently and effectively.
A Direct Inward Dial (DID) number is a telephone number that allows callers from outside an organization to dial directly to an individual extension or department within the organization's private branch exchange (PBX) system. Each extension or department is assigned its own unique phone number, enabling callers to bypass the receptionist or auto attendant and directly reach their intended recipient. DID numbers can provide a more efficient and streamlined calling experience for customers and other external parties, allow businesses to track and analyze call data, and allocate call costs more accurately. These numbers are provided by telecommunications service providers and can be configured to work with a wide range of PBX systems and other telephony solutions. Halloo can provide local and toll-free DID numbers for individual extensions or groups.
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