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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Universal Connectivity

    Score9.1 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Universal Connectivity helps clients simplify communications systems for more than two decades. The vendor states they believe flexible, scalable cloud-based telecommunications enable businesses to better connect with the clients they serve. Their products, customized solutions and customer service aim to deliver clear and fast network connections.N/A

    Vonage Business Communications

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AVonage Business Cloud is a communication solution aimed at small-midsize companies. It integrates with third party applications, and includes IP-PBX capabilities, video conferencing, and collaboration tools. Pricing starts at $19.99 per month and increases with the amount of phone lines needed.

    $19

    per month per extension

    Pricing
    Universal ConnectivityVonage Business Communications
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Mobile
    $19.99
    per month per extension
    Premium
    $29.99
    per month per extension
    Advanced
    $39.99
    per month per extension
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Universal ConnectivityVonage Business Communications
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    Universal ConnectivityVonage Business Communications
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Universal Connectivity and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Universal Connectivity
    -
    Ratings
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    3% below category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Universal Connectivity and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Universal Connectivity
    -
    Ratings
    Vonage Business Communications
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    47% below category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Universal Connectivity and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Universal Connectivity
    -
    Ratings
    Vonage Business Communications
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings6.62 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Universal Connectivity and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Universal Connectivity
    -
    Ratings
    Vonage Business Communications
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Universal Connectivity and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Universal Connectivity
    -
    Ratings
    Vonage Business Communications
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Hosted PBX00 Ratings9.65 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)00 Ratings9.26 Ratings
    Directory of employee names00 Ratings8.98 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Universal Connectivity and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Universal Connectivity
    -
    Ratings
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.7
    9 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Answering rules00 Ratings8.59 Ratings
    Call recording00 Ratings9.26 Ratings
    Call park00 Ratings8.67 Ratings
    Call screening00 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Message alerts00 Ratings8.19 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings8.44 Ratings
    Online Fax00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings9.43 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Universal Connectivity and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Universal Connectivity
    -
    Ratings
    Vonage Business Communications
    7.5
    9 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings8.39 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android00 Ratings6.66 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Universal Connectivity and Vonage Business Communications
    Feature
    Universal Connectivity
    -
    Ratings
    Vonage Business Communications
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Centralized communications management00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Team messaging00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Team document sharing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Universal ConnectivityVonage Business Communications
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    8.8
    (26 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (11 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Universal ConnectivityVonage Business Communications
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Universal Connectivity
    Universal Connectivity didn't mind that we are a small company--they helped us get where we needed to be with our communication system, and I appreciate that.
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    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Pros
    Universal Connectivity
    No answers on this topic
    Vonage
    • Eliminates physical phone consoles that can be pricey and unnecessary for staff.
    • Has a companion app that allows you to use your personal cell phone to check messages or make calls.
    • The desktop application is easy to use and has a number of customizable settings so that the app can be minimized but alert you of incoming calls.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Universal Connectivity
    • I wish I could use them at home!
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    Vonage
    • The extension can only have three devices which is difficult if you work in multiple locations. Your cell phone is one of the three, so you really only get two. I have three office locations that I work out of and it would be nice to have my extension at each.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Universal Connectivity
    No answers on this topic
    Vonage
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Universal Connectivity
    No answers on this topic
    Vonage
    I thought it had very practical and useful usability. It has a clean and simple interface with large fonts that make it easy to read. It isn't particularly difficult, although figuring out some operations may be a bit challenging. For the most part though, it isn't very difficult to use
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Universal Connectivity
    No answers on this topic
    Vonage
    We hardly have any issues with it to where we need to call them. There was a point where our connections across the board were terrible and it held us up in production quite a bit but since then things have been pretty simple and streamlined.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Universal Connectivity
    No answers on this topic
    Vonage
    We believe Vonage Business Cloud is best for our organization over the AT&T and the Verizon platforms for several reasons including price, ease of use, connectivity, and other options. Since we have implemented this solution along with newer Polycom phones, we have had very few issues with our phones or our phone platform.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Universal Connectivity
    No answers on this topic
    Vonage
    • Cut down phone hardware expense since the soft phone is free and easier to use.
    • Text is becoming a more important and effective way to reach clients. Some will not answer a call or accept voicemail but respond quickly to text messages.
    • Allows me to work from anywhere with smart phone app saving hours at work.
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