Small Business Phone System Without the Big-Business Price Tag

Affordable, reliable VoIP and cloud phone systems for small businesses so your team answers every call professionally and never misses a lead.

Databox Solutions designs, installs and supports small business phone systems for offices, remote teams and multi-site businesses across Australia, part of our full range of business phone systems for teams of every size.

Free and no obligation. A local specialist replies within one business hour.

Databox Solutions
Keep Your Number Keep your existing business phone numbers
Bundle & Save Just the phone system, or bundle phone + internet + 4G or 5G failover on one bill
Smart Features Auto-attendant, voicemail-to-email and mobile apps included
Fast Setup Set up with minimal downtime and full training
CRM Integration CRM & Microsoft Teams integration
AI Call Summaries AI call summaries and transcription
100% Australian Owned & Operated
ISO 27001 & ISO 9001
Rated 4.8 on Google
Experts in IT, VoIP & Connectivity

Build a Small Business Phone System Around Your Team

Answer three quick questions and we’ll show you the setup we’d recommend for a team your size. It takes about 30 seconds and you only pay for what you pick, never a fixed package.

Count everyone who makes or answers calls, including part-timers and anyone working from home.

people

How does your team want to take calls?

Not sure? Most small teams pick a mix, and you can change it before anything is ordered.

How many of them want a desk handset?

handsets

Do you need business internet as well?

Your phone system works fine on the internet you already have, so only bundle if you want one supplier.

Cloud phone system for 5 people

A hosted VoIP system with a professional answering menu, so a small team never misses a lead.

5 people
3 desk handsets
2 on desktop and mobile apps
Business internet, 4G or 5G failover and a managed modem, on one bill

Every setup includes an auto-attendant, voicemail-to-email, mobile and desktop apps, and porting the numbers you already have.

Free and no obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call 1300 603 404

Where should we send your quote?

Your details go straight to a local specialist, never to a call centre.

Your setup is attached to this enquiry, so there’s no need to type it out again.

Already paying for a phone system? Let us know and we’ll include a free cost analysis showing exactly what you’d save.

Three Ways to Run Your Phone System

Most small businesses are best off in the cloud, and that is what the builder above quotes. If you would rather use Microsoft Teams or keep the system on-site, we do both.

Cloud phone system

Hosted VoIP, nothing to maintain on site. Recommended for most small teams, and what your quote above is based on.

Cloud phone systems

Microsoft Teams Calling

Already on Microsoft 365? Take and make calls on your business number inside Teams, with no second app to learn. Worth pricing at any team size.

Teams Calling

On-premises PBX

Need the phone system in your own comms room, or have site requirements that rule out hosted? We install and support on-premises IP PBX too.

On-premises PBX

Must-Have Features for Small Business Phone Systems

Everything a growing small business needs to sound professional and never miss a call, configured around the way your team actually works.

Auto-attendant & menu options

Greets every caller with a professional menu ("Press 1 for sales, 2 for support") and routes them straight to the right person, no receptionist required.

Voicemail to email

Missed messages land in your inbox as an audio file with transcription, so you can catch up and call back from anywhere.

Call forwarding & diversion

Automatically sends calls to a mobile or another team member when a line is busy, unattended or after hours, so nothing rings out.

Mobile & remote access

Make and receive calls on your business number from a mobile app, so staff working from home or on the road never miss a lead.

Desktop softphones

Turns any computer into a business phone, dial straight from the keyboard and see caller ID without a physical handset.

Change it yourself in minutes

Update greetings, business hours and where calls ring from a simple web portal or app. No technician callout and no waiting, and we are here if you would rather we did it.

Call recording & AI call summaries

Records calls so you can check exactly what was agreed and get new starters up to speed, then turns them into AI call summaries and searchable transcripts, so nothing gets lost.

Business-hours & after-hours routing

Runs a different call flow when you're open versus closed, so callers reach a real person by day and a clear message after hours.

Ring groups & call queues

Ring your whole team at once so the first person free picks up. If you do get busy, callers wait in an orderly queue with hold music instead of hitting a busy signal.

CRM & Microsoft Teams integration

Syncs calls with your CRM for automatic logging and click-to-dial, or brings calling straight into Microsoft Teams alongside chat and meetings.

1300 & 1800 number routing

Run a national 1300 number, the cost of a local call from a landline with mobile rates set by the caller's carrier, or a 1800 number that is free to call. Route either to any device or location you choose.

Add or remove lines as you grow

Add a new starter or drop a line in minutes as your headcount changes, with no hardware reorders or reinstalls.

Sound Bigger Than You Are and Never Miss a Call

Our auto-attendant answers every call with a professional greeting and menu ("Press 1 for sales, 2 for accounts…"), then routes callers to the right person, even when your small team is flat out.

After hours, calls can flow to voicemail-to-email or divert to a mobile, so an enquiry is never lost. It's the automated phone system small businesses use to punch above their weight.

Virtual receptionist / auto-attendant menus
Business-hours & after-hours call routing
Call queues so callers aren't left ringing out
Voicemail to email for fast follow-up
Automatic diversion to mobile when you're out

Switch Without Losing the Number Customers Know

Upgrading your phone system doesn't mean giving up the number your customers already dial.

Databox arranges porting of eligible local, mobile, 1300 and 1800 numbers, and we plan the porting, configuration and changeover together to keep disruption to a minimum.

Local numbers your customers already know
Mobile business numbers
1300 numbers
1800 numbers
Porting, configuration and changeover planned together

Small Businesses Getting More From Their Phones

Trusted by 1,000+ Australian small businesses and rated 4.8 on Google.

Brisbane · Small practice

Psychology clinic, grew from one site to two

A small Brisbane practice outgrew its single-handset setup. We moved both locations onto a fully hosted phone system with NBN upgrades for call quality. The result: streamlined client bookings, seamless transfers between sites, and the confidence to open a second location.

Growing retailer

Camper retailer, scaled comms as it grew

We moved a growing retail business onto VoIP Express with high-speed business internet. The result: unified calls across every location, lower communication costs, and a system that keeps scaling as they open new sites.

Why Small Businesses Choose Databox

Priced for Small Business

Affordable VoIP and cloud plans that give a small team the same professional features the big end of town enjoys without the big-business price tag.

Phone, Internet & IT Together

Run your phone system, business internet and IT through one local partner, fewer suppliers to chase and one bill, with clear accountability when you need support.

Local Australian Support

Work with experienced support teams based in Brisbane and Melbourne, helping small businesses right across Australia.

Set Up With Minimal Downtime

We handle number porting, configuration, installation and training, and plan the changeover to keep your business answering calls throughout.

Calls That Stay Up

Built-in 4G or 5G failover keeps your phones and internet working if the fixed line drops so customers still get through.

Certified, Not Just Promised

ISO 27001 (security) and ISO 9001 (quality) certified, the processes behind your phone system are independently audited.

Small Business Phone Systems Across Australia

We set up and support small business phone systems in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Australia-wide, remotely and on-site where needed. Wherever your team works, your phones work with them.

From First Chat to a Better Phone System in Four Steps

No pressure and no hard sell, just a clear plan and a system that fits your team.

1

Tell us about your team

Share your team size, sites and numbers. Takes a couple of minutes. Already have a phone bill? Send it and we'll show you exactly what you'd save.

2

Get your free plan

We recommend the right VoIP or cloud setup for how you work, with a free cost analysis if you sent a bill.

3

We set it up

We port your numbers, configure call flows and features, install and test, with minimal downtime.

4

Training & local support

We show your team how to use it and back you with ongoing support from Brisbane and Melbourne.

FAQs

Small Business Phone Systems FAQs

What is the best phone system for a small business?

For most small businesses, a cloud-hosted VoIP phone system is the best fit: it's affordable, easy to manage and works in the office, at home and on mobile. Businesses already in Microsoft 365 may prefer Microsoft Teams Calling, while some want an on-premises IP phone system (IP PBX) for onsite control. We assess your team, sites and numbers before recommending the right small business phone system.

How much does a small business phone system cost in Australia?

It depends on your team size, how many desk handsets you need, and whether you add business internet, so we build every quote around your team rather than a fixed package. Systems start from a single user and scale up as you grow, and you can take the phone system on its own or bundle it with business internet and 4G or 5G failover on one bill. Send us your current phone bill for a free, no-obligation cost analysis and your exact numbers. Most small businesses cut their call costs, often by up to 70%.

Can I get just the phone system if I already have internet?

Absolutely. You don't need to change internet providers to use our phone system. Take the phone system on its own and keep your current connection. If you'd prefer one supplier and one bill, with business internet and 4G or 5G failover so your calls stay up if the line drops, we can bundle internet in too. Your choice, and either way your quote is tailored to your team.

What's the difference between a VoIP, cloud and PBX phone system?

VoIP is the technology that carries calls over the internet. A cloud phone system is VoIP delivered from an off-site platform with nothing to maintain in your office. A PBX (or IP PBX) keeps the main phone system at your premises. Most small businesses choose cloud-hosted VoIP for the lowest maintenance and easiest scaling, but we'll recommend whichever suits you best.

Can I keep my existing business number?

Yes. In most cases we can port eligible local, mobile, 1300 and 1800 numbers to your new system, so your customers keep dialling the number they already know. Porting timeframes depend on the number type and current carrier.

Can my team use the phone system on mobiles and while working from home?

Yes. Staff can make and receive calls on their business number using a desk phone, a desktop softphone or a mobile app, in the office, at home or on the road, so remote and hybrid teams stay connected on one system.

Does the phone system include an automated attendant / answering menu?

Yes. An auto-attendant answers calls with a professional menu and routes callers to the right person, with business-hours and after-hours rules, call queues and voicemail-to-email, so a small team never misses a lead.

What happens to my calls if the internet goes down?

Our packages include 4G or 5G failover, so your internet and phones keep working if the fixed line drops. Calls can also divert automatically to a mobile or to voicemail-to-email, keeping you reachable during an outage.

Do I have to tell callers that a call is being recorded?

Yes. Australian law generally requires that everyone on the call knows it is being recorded, so recording is off until you ask for it. When we switch it on we set up an automated notice on your greeting or auto-attendant, so every caller is told before the conversation starts and you stay on the right side of the rules. We will walk you through what applies to your business during setup.

Do you support small businesses outside Brisbane and Melbourne?

Yes. Our support teams are based in Brisbane and Melbourne, and we set up and support small business phone systems for customers in Sydney and right across Australia, remotely and on-site where needed.

See Exactly What Your Phone System Would Cost, Free

Already paying for a phone system? Send your latest bill and we'll show you exactly what you'd save. Just starting out, or running off mobiles? Tell us your team size and we'll build your quote from scratch. Either way it's free, with no obligation.

Trusted by 1,000+ Australian small businesses · Rated 4.8 on Google · ISO 27001 & ISO 9001 certified