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Evolve IP Unified Communications vs. Lumen UC&C

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Evolve IP Unified Communications

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AEvolve IP is a cloud-based business phone system that has integrations with third-party applications such as Google, Salesforce, and Zendesk. It includes features such as call forwarding, call park, voicemail, caller ID, group directory, audio conferencing, and inbound fax messaging.N/A

    Lumen UC&C

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AUC&C combines voice, video and collaboration tools into one platform that combines solutions from leading providers delivered on the Lumen connected global network. Services support Microsoft Teams, Webex, or Zoom.

    $22

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Evolve IP Unified CommunicationsLumen UC&C
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Evolve IP Unified CommunicationsLumen UC&C
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Evolve IP Unified CommunicationsLumen UC&C
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Evolve IP Unified Communications and Lumen UC&C
    Feature
    Evolve IP Unified Communications
    5.0
    4 Ratings
    46% below category average
    Lumen UC&C
    -
    Ratings
    Hosted PBX7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    User templates5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call reports1.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Evolve IP Unified Communications and Lumen UC&C
    Feature
    Evolve IP Unified Communications
    4.0
    4 Ratings
    71% below category average
    Lumen UC&C
    -
    Ratings
    Answering rules5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call recording2.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call park5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call screening4.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Message alerts4.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Evolve IP Unified Communications and Lumen UC&C
    Feature
    Evolve IP Unified Communications
    5.0
    2 Ratings
    46% below category average
    Lumen UC&C
    -
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    Audio conferencing4.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video screen sharing5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant messaging6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Evolve IP Unified Communications and Lumen UC&C
    Feature
    Evolve IP Unified Communications
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Lumen UC&C
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile app for iOS7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Evolve IP Unified CommunicationsLumen UC&C
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (4 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Evolve IP Unified CommunicationsLumen UC&C
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Evolve IP
    I would leave it at the "?" rating because what can you rate them? 1 is too high. The only way they'd be "ok" is if: 1. Your company isn't growing and your users never leave the company. 2. You don't have to call support or make edits to the admin portal. 3. Don't need reporting. 4. Only use a physical phone to make/receive calls. 5. Do not plan to use a softphone or call center system. 6. Enjoy systems or people that frustrate you.
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    Lumen Technologies
    While I am happy with the service, it does leave something to be desired. The MPLS circuit connection has been very stable and I am very happy with its uptime. I am also quite happy with the calling plans. I have been able to cut back on costs with the design they have. Support is the reason for the lower score.
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    Pros
    Evolve IP
    • One pane of glass to manage multiple sites
    • Zero upfront cost of ownership
    • Flexibility in configuration
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    Lumen Technologies
    • MPLS circuits
    • Domestic calling plans
    • International calling plans
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    Cons
    Evolve IP
    • I'd like to see them build out API functionality for reporting off of call data within the organization. They have a Call Center product that seems to include a fairly robust reporting module, but it would be nice to be able to do some more of this within the standard Phone System product as well.
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    Lumen Technologies
    • Cleaner invoices
    • Easier access to support
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    Support Rating
    Evolve IP
    Support? If I could do everything myself with the time I don't have, I would do it better than their support. I don't like saying it that way, but it is the truth. We hired someone from another company that also used Evolve IP and when they found out that is what we used here, he expressed all of the same complaints and stories that we had.
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    Lumen Technologies
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    Alternatives Considered
    Evolve IP
    We switched from 8x8 due to voice quality issues.
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    Lumen Technologies
    We do not use any other products.
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    Return on Investment
    Evolve IP
    • We have reduce operational expenses by an average of 30 percent by switching to EIP.
    • Higher level of employee engagement with customers (given phone features).
    • Only negativity would be if you have a single point of failure for internet service it proves to be a challenge.
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    Lumen Technologies
    • Outstanding uptime
    • Good value
    Incentivized
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