We are a Platinum Talkswitch dealer and offer Fast and Free Shipping, Expert Technical Support, setup assistance, customization, upgrades, training, Discount Prices, and more. Our goal is to empower you to use your phone system to its fullest potential. Choosing a dealer for your Talkswitch 240VS is a very important decision, technical support is initially handled by the dealer you buy from. We provide expert technical support, typically, we are easier to reach than Talkswitch themselves. We stock and use these products, and offer fast shipment of all in stock items, not 2-3 days later. See our Phone Comparison Chart for a table showing how various Talkswitch phones differ. The Powertouch 390 phone(s) from Aastra (TES13211) are by *far* the easiest to use analog phones for the Talkswitch! The Talkswitch TS-600 we sell is also of similar functionality. There is no comparison for ease of use between the Aastra Powertouch phones, and the other analog phones when used with Talkswitch. These phones are pre-programmed for the Talkswitch system. These phones are not just phones with codes stored in buttons, they are scripted, menu driven context sensitive phones, the easiest to use! This phone is *not* the same as the PT-390 sold on most competitors sites! Those are nothing more than plain Aastra phones with a few defined buttons (and a different Aastra part number), they are much less expensive! This is the TES13211 model of the PT-390. These phones are professionally programmed (via a programming language) to work with Talkswitch seamlessly. The PT-390 TES13211 does not have a headset port, consider the PT-480e TEV13211 if you require a headset. This is a great Talkswitch 240VS phone.

Talkswitch 240VS is the owner-friendly™ phone system. The Talkswitch 240VS is a member of the Talkswitch family of products. It is an expandable system. A single Talkswitch 240VS has up to 2 analog phone lines, 4 analog or IP extensions, and an additional 12 IP extensions for a total of 16 extensions. You can hook up to 4 Talkswitch models (mix and match) together (networked). Hooking multiple units together adds together each boxes incoming lines, VOIP trunks, local extensions, and remote extensions, functioning as a single integrated phone system. As an example, 4 Talkswitch 240VS hooked together provides 8 analog incoming lines, 16 analog or IP local extensions, an additional 48 IP extensions, and 40 remote extensions. It functions as one phone system. On a Talkswitch 240VS, you can program up to 10 remote extensions (off site), these can be cell phones or anything else with a phone number. Talkswitch 240VS uses analog phones or IP phones for local extensions. The Talkswitch 240VS is ideal for companies with a small office, wanting a system that can later accommodate VOIP trunk lines or external IP phones, adding on to an existing system where the need is for more extensions instead of more incoming lines, and much more. The Talkswitch 240VS can be later expanded via an add-on VOIP board to add 4 or 8 incoming VOIP trunk lines (244VS, 248VS), you can add 4 additional analog extension ports (280VS), or you can add a board to convert it into a 480VS. Talkswitch 240VS functions as a PBX system or similar to a key system, depending on your phone choice.

Surge Protection for your Talkswitch 240VS can be added. The most likely reason your Talkswitch 240VS will fail over time is surge related damage, not necessarily lightning. Power Systems offers guaranteed protection, assuming you hook it up properly, it *will* protect your system. Properly hooked up means the Talkswitch 240VS, the LAN connector, incoming phone line ports, and extension ports that go to powered devices must all be hooked up to the same protector. So, even if you have a UPS, you still need these devices to protect your system. Our system has protection for 4 power cords, 1 LAN connector, and, some number of ports, pick the appropriate number for your system. If for example you pick "4 ports", this means a total of 4 incoming analog lines and analog extensions running to your Talkswitch 240VS. So, "Ports" refers to the total of powered analog extension phones, fax machines, or other analog devices, and, incoming analog lines.

Pretty much, you can expect once setup for the Talkswitch 240VS to run itself. It is a full featured small office phone system, very powerful. There are other auto attendant services you can buy, but it won't take long for you to pay for this system with what they charge. Also, you will have a lot more features that are needed in todays business environment. Unlike the typical PBX system, a Talkswitch does not require a highly paid technician to program and maintain as your business changes!

Talkswitch 240VS Features:

• A single 240VS supports 4 analog extensions as well as 12 IP extensions for a total of 16 extensions on one box.
• Talkswitch 240VS is expandable to a Talkswitch 244VS, Talkswitch 248VS, Talkswitch 280VS, or Talkswitch 480VS via an add on board
• Automatic hotline calling, have a specific phone dial a numberwhen the handset is picked up. Perfect for door phones for example.
• System speed dials - You can load up to 100 system speed dial numbers for easy dialing from any extension.
• Caller ID based routing - based on caller ID info, route calls differently or give priority to certain calls.
• Caller ID name substitution - Replace the caller-ID name for an incoming call with a name of your choice ("Alpha-tagging").
• Talkswitch 240VS can limit callers ability to dial out via an access code on specified extensions (think of it like security). 911 would not be restricted of course. This is useful for phones in lunch rooms or other public areas.
• 36 Voice mailboxes, up to 2 hours of mail. You can also light your voicemail light for multiple mailboxes! Email notication and delivery of voicemail, you point Talkswitch to a mail server. Maximum voicemail message length can be set from 1 to 8 minutes.
• Multilingual interface provides access to the TalkSwitch software in English, Spanish, or French.
• Line and queue appearance. With line appearance, you can see what lines your calls are coming in from. With queue appearance, you are able to see the Caller ID info of who's in your Call Waiting queue, allowing you to prioritize important calls that are on hold for you.
• Talkswitch 240VS can accommodate analog or IP local extensions. Phones that are auto provisioned include the TalkSwitch TS-9112i, TS-9133i, TS-480i, various Polycom models, and certain Grandstream phones. The Counterpath Eyebeam softphones also work though they are not provisioned, you have to set them up.
• Talkswitch Remote extensions act like any other extension, a remote extension is any phone outside your company location, perhaps a home phone, a cell phone.
• Automated Attendants (up to 9)
• Talkswitch 240VS voicemail memory can be expanded with extra memory sold separately, add up to 9 hours! This memory is used for voicemail, auto attendants, and, message on hold.
• Talkswitch is expandable by networking up to 4 Talkswitch units together
• Call Back and Call Bridge to connect to your Talkswitch 240VS phone system remotely, and, call out even! Using call bridge, the call can appear to originate from the office. Used in a multi branch VOIP configuration, you can dial out of phone lines connected to other Talkswitch systems.
• Call Cascade so you can direct actions when a phone is busy, not answered, etc.
• Call Forwarding allows you to receive calls if away from your desk or office
• Call Hold and Call Transfer - Put callers on hold and/or transfer them to someone else local or remote, some phones are easier to use as they have specific buttons for this.
• Music on hold (or could be advertising on hold!) via 3.5mm mono input to the Talkswitch, or, using the built in Talkswitch memory.
• Call other extensions, uses no phone lines unless going to a remote extension or office (via an analog path). With some Talkswitch phones, you can also hands free intercom or page.
• Pick up calls from any extension
• Call Park, typically used with PA system or with intercom so someone else can pick up the call.
• Call Queue so you can manage multiple calls at the same time, use call queue, or, an abbreviated version Talkswitch calls call waiting.
• Call Accounting allows you to log phone calls for accounting or tracking purposes. Use Talkswitch Call Reporting software to simplify and allow powerful analysis of phone system usage.
• For more sophisticated call processing needs, use the Talkswitch Attendant Console with your Talkswitch 240VS for full and quick visibility into all phone system activity in real time. Also useful as an operator console for high volume requirements. The use of the attendant console can also be a substitute for more expensive phones depending on your needs.
• Mode Scheduling - Change Talkswitch 240VS system options and call routing based on day and time. Holiday Mode with Calendar for special days.
• Easily install you Talkswitch 240VS and configure from Windows via included software, or Mac via Parallels or Virtual PC, customer installable. Configure via network, or USB.
• Outbound call blocking, Toll Restriction - Prevent calls to unwanted destinations such as 900 numbers, long distance, etc.
• Automatic Route Selection - Cause certain outgoing calls to use a specific phone line or lines, perhaps some of your lines have cheaper rates for certain types of calls.
• Manage your Talkswitch 240VSand change settings from a remote location.
• Software upgradeable via new releases (download from Talkswitch.com for free) from time to time with new features
• Ring Groups to ring multiple phones at the same time.
• Talkswitch 240VS works with phone company distinctive ring feature, each "line" can have different features and routing!
• Talkswitch 240VS has a dial by name feature when using an auto attendant
• Voice mail notification to pager, cell phone, or email and, separate notification settings for each mode.
• Talkswitch has conference calling ability
• Route faxes and share your fax line, save money over a dedicated fax line
• Compatible with phone company 3 way calling when transferring calls to remote extensions! Also can work with transfer and clear.
• Call Screening allows you to record the callers name and play it back so you can decide if you want to accept or reject the call
• Talkswitch 240VS has many other features

Phone Features:

• Access to display-based interactive services
• Large Call Display
• Good quality Speakerphone with Mute
• 100-name and number Callers List
• 200-name and number Directory List
• 10-number Redial List
• Large eight-line backlit display with six soft display keys
• Scripted, menu driven, context sensitive, integrated with Talkswitch
• Multi-function indicator light (incoming call, extension-in-use, message waiting)
• Copy key for saving Callers List information into the Directory
• Options key - 6 programmable features
• 4 different ring tones
• On-hook dialing
• Goodbye key
• Current date and time display
• Contrast control for the Display Screen
• Ringer, Speaker and Receiver (Handset) volume controls
• Desk or wall mountable
• English/French/Spanish language choices
• Hearing aid compatible
• ADA compliant
• Can program display to show your extension number or name, perhaps the company name

What's Included:

• A brand new Talkswitch 240VS
• 1 or more scripted PT-390 business speakerphones
• Talkswitch CD which includes Talkswitch documentation
• Talkswitch 240VS Start Guide
• 2 single line phone cords
• Ethernet Cable
• Wall Mount Template
• Phone Quick Reference Cards
• Platinum Level Technical Support, setup assistance, customization, upgrades, training. We have a toll free dedicated support line. Our goal is to empower you to use your phone system to its fullest potential.
• Platinum Local ON SITE wiring, setup help, network help, computer help available in most areas across US. Also available in most of the US through our network of certified dealers and partners.
• If or when you decide you want a customized message on hold production to advertise your products and services, we can help you with that. We can also help with auto attendant recordings.