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Broadvoice | GoContact

Score9.2 out of 10

543 Reviews and Ratings

What is Broadvoice | GoContact?

Broadvoice is a provider of hosted voice, UCaaS, CCaaS, and CX solutions for small and mid-market enterprises and BPOs. Broadvoice solutions offer enterprise-class features to simplify communications and streamline operations.

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the call routing rules to manage holidays, and off-hours.
inbound call routing with automated menus and announcements, like a large business.
user accounts can be added, removed, and managed from this interface.
a detailed view of call history with detailed call reports.
a video conference with up to 50 users with b-hive Communicator.
group messaging and file sharing to keep internal teams connected.
one-click audio calling from the chat interface.
the b-hive Mobile app, which is used to place calls from a personal device using a business phone number.
video meetings, which can be joined from anywhere with the b-hive Mobile app.

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Top Performing Features

  • Meeting initiation

    Meetings can be easily initiated, whether they are scheduled or on the fly.

    Category average: 9.2

  • Calendar integration

    Scheduling capabilities integrate with users’ Calendars.

    Category average: 8.3

  • Record meetings / events

    Meetings and webinars can be recorded for playback.

    Category average: 9.2

Areas for Improvement

  • Mobile app for iOS

    App for iPhone and iPad

    Category average: 8.7

  • Online Fax

    Ability to send and receive faxes over the internet

    Category average: 7.8

  • Business SMS/External Messaging

    Unlimited SMS and/or MMS with clients

    Category average: 8.3

SIP Trunking for Paging and Emergency Notification

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are a integrator and use work with schools to provide paging using the Nyquist E7000 and C4000 systems. We connect and use Broadvoice for admin paging and IP phone paging.

Pros

  • Tech support
  • Explanation of uses, and implementation.

Cons

  • ATA devices are lacking compared to others ive used
  • Thats all I personally experienced that could be improved.

Return on Investment

  • Allowed us to keep our promise to our customer big impact.
  • Saved us from buying multiple grandstream ata devises around 1500$ saved.
  • Allowed our top of the line IP paging system to integrate and be used by admins Big Impact.

Usability

Other Software Used

Avaya Aura, FreePBX, Ubiquiti Networks UniFi

Broadvoice is Great for Business!

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I work at a personal injury firm that utilizes Broadvoice for communications. The main issues we face are tracking calls, with detailed logs, recording calls, and using headsets to multitask while making contact calls. Broadvoice addresses all of these concerns. Through the online portal we can not only see who was called and when, but also which office extension called. We can also save recorded calls directly to our server to allow us to refer back to communications had. And Broadvoice's app allows us to Bluetooth headsets to the computer and make calls directly from the app, allowing us to multi task.

Pros

  • Call Logs
  • Call Recording
  • Tech Support

Cons

  • The app crashes constantly and does not let me in.

Return on Investment

  • Being able to refer back to recorded calls has allowed the firm to save thousands by being able to confirm agreements made verbally when there was not something documented physically.
  • Call tracking has given us protections from other firms claiming to not have received communications. We were able to prove who called and when.
  • Broadvoice's Tech Support not only helps resolve tech issues, but they walk you through how to do it yourself should the issue arise again. (If you want that) This has made it so that instead of spending time on the phone for minor issues, we are capable of fixing it quickly with the education provided.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Google Voice

Other Software Used

Filevine, Outlook4Gmail

Broadvoice Telecom

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I have had Broadvoice as my company's communication source. There are a number applications to utilize the services offered. I was able to set up fax services (which was required for some of our business partners). I was also able to see a record of calls, voicemails and faxes both inbound and outbound. Having that access was valuable for our documentation.

Pros

  • They offer several platforms to access communication tools
  • I have stored records of all inbound/outbound communications
  • Email notifications are sent as a back up to incoming communication

Cons

  • The mobile app could use some improvement as calls were not always seamlessly transferred

Usability

Other Software Used

Microsoft Teams

Broadvoice Review

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use Broadvoice to manage phone greetings and call forwarding. I love the email notifications that link directly to new voicemail. The system allows me to change my business hours of operation for holidays. I can access my personal Broadvoice account on the go, using my laptop. I am currently working on getting my texting platform set up, which will give me a quick and easy way to send an important message to a client. The system itself is a little difficult to navigate at first, but the technical support team is top notch!

Pros

  • System integration with Outlook
  • Value of service
  • Technical assistance
  • Call logs, reports

Cons

  • The terminology used in the self-service drop-down options for outbound greetings is akin to reading a foreign language; it's hard to tell which drop-down option will yield the appropriate results for the appropriate time periods (during or after hours). I'm also still not sure whether I should set all outbound messages using my b-hive account, or if it will work if I do that from my phone handset.
  • The TCR brand registration process is difficult. I followed the instructions to register my brand, and after months of checking to see if it was verified, I was told I needed to provide a 147C letter, which certifies my EIN number. I am a sole proprietor, with no employees, so I am not required to have an EIN. If I file taxes using my SSN, I would think a W9 would suffice. This has held up my ability to use the texting platform. It would have been good to know upfront that an EIN would be needed in order for the registration verification to process -- like maybe getting an error message of some sort instead of just a "status."
  • Overall, there seems to be way too many sub-sections within the b-hive screens. To go back from the call log to what I view as the main dashboard, you have to click on "portal," which is okay once you know that it takes you back to the page that has all the tabs for "reports, voicemails, communicator," etc.

Return on Investment

  • Increase in quoting and sales as a direct result of reaching out to people who have left voice mail, or whose name came up on call log.
  • Ability to text will save time and money, as it will allow me to cut back on postage costs and phone time.
  • Better customer experience, as they know I can access their policy whether I am at work or at home if they have an urgent request that needs immediate attention.

Usability

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365, Webex Meetings

Broadvoice Usage in Our Company

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Broadvoice for phone and texting features to relay information to our customers on a daily basis. It is used as a daily update for customers as to work being done on their property or to get confirmation on parts and/or repairs being needed on their equipment. When a phone call is not available, we will text the customers with important information.

Pros

  • Email/phone voicemail messages
  • Texting ability from app
  • User interface
  • Customer support

Cons

  • The phone number lookup for calls
  • The phone number lookup for voicemails
  • The ease of changing users/numbers

Return on Investment

  • The land line functionality helps us make/receive/transfer calls seemlessly
  • The app allows our techs in the field to communicate with the office and customers easily
  • The sound quality is great and seems to work without issue

Usability

Other Software Used

IntelliShift, Claris FileMaker