establish a realistic deadline Build a 2 - 4 week cushion into your moving date. This gives your telecommunications specialist plenty of time to schedule your cutover. You also need time to notify customers and vendors of upcoming phone number changes.
select an experienced telecommunications company
Ask about your vendor's track record with similar projects. An experienced telecommunications specialist can also offer you expert advice on how to maximize your communications system. With 28+ years of experience, you can depend on Total Communications for expert assistance with your relocation.
itemize what you need
Make a list of the changes you anticipate - including adding or deleting extensions, upgrading switches, or adding voice mail ports. Meet with your vendor to review your list and communicate your expectations.
evaluate your local & long distance services
This is an ideal time to do some comparison shopping and realize substantial savings. Ask Total Communications about their competitive rates on local and long distance services. Schedule changes with the provider you select 2 months in advance.
plan to re-direct your calls
Arrange to have your toll-free numbers redirected if necessary. Also, you may need to have your phone and fax lines "remote call-forwarded" for at least six months after your move.
consider moving to a single converged voice & data network
Moving to a new location is an ideal time to begin to migrate your separate voice and data networks to a single converged network. Total Communications is a leader in multiservice voice/video/data networks and can help insure a smooth transition. To learn more, ask for a demonstration in our Technology Center.
don't forget cabling for voice/ data
Whether you are moving to a new office, gutting and re-fitting an existing office or expanding, take time to consider your present and future cabing needs, as well as select a professional cable installer. Be prepared to tell the vendor the age of your builidng, how many drops you need and if you plan to implement Voice-Over-IP. Invite potential vendors to visit your site so they can give an estimate based on accurate project specifications.