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Hosted Telephony Service

Save money and improve your communications with our scalable, cloud based hosted telephony service.

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d telephony service for schools utilises the latest cloud-based technology to provide schools and colleges with a cost-effective, reliable and flexible communications system to maximise functionality whilst minimising costs.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a great alternative to traditional landline phone services. Voice calls, video and data are all transmitted over the internet.

Landline phones are now being gradually phased out, so it is a good time for setting up your school’s system for better communications.

Our feature-rich hosted telephony solution is cost-effective, reliable and efficient. All of the hardware and software needed to run your school comms system is located off-site and maintained by us. 

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Switching your school phone system to a hosted VoIP solution can go a long way toward helping your school adapt and future-proof your communications.

Our hosted telephony uses cloud-based technology to provide schools and colleges with a cost-effective, reliable, flexible and user-friendly communications system to maximise functionality whilst minimising costs.

VoIP will also give your administrators and teachers access to a wide variety of applications, which leads to more productive collaboration.

Key advantages of VoIP include:

Cost Saving
  • Free calls to any phone on your network, across your school or trust
  • Low-cost calls to non-IP phones
  • Low-cost setup & initial outlay
  • Save up to 70% based on national fixed-line telecommunications providers
Flexibility
  • Use your phone anywhere with an internet connection
  • Keep your existing numbers, including direct dials & your fax number
  • Add users on any site as your network grows
Simple Management
  • Easy to set up – it’s just plug & play
  • Monthly itemised billing as standard
  • Web-based management system
Support
  • Supported by Virtue Engineers on our friendly Help Desk
  • Ongoing updates via the Cloud
  • UK-based infrastructure, services & support

Switching to VoIP

Switching to a hosted telephony service couldn’t be easier, our dedicated team will arrange everything for you and we’ll transfer your main school or college number into our service free of charge, with additional DDI numbers, no

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Our relationship managers are here to help. If you know what the problem is, and need someone to help you find the solution, we can offer guidance and advice.

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What our customers say

Some of the nice words our customers say about their experience

For such a young man, Sam presented himself in such a polite and professional manner. His confidence around his knowledge and skillset was second to none, and his conversation was engaging. It was pleasant to come across such a motivated and enthusiastic young character.

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Daniel Heaton IT Network Manager at St. Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School

I wanted to say thanks to Paul for all the work that he did in terms of the report. I honestly don’t know what would have happened without his input! It is very much appreciated. Many thanks again.

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Maura Nesbitt Business Manager at Bishop Heber High School

Excellent support from Myles. Above and beyond what I was hoping. Investigated the issues, and implemented the solution and then took time to explain and show me what had been implemented.

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Andrew Kerrison Network Manager at St. John Fisher Catholic Academy

Paul setup InTune to save us time and lay the foundations so we have a recommended configuration to build upon, and be able to setup new surface tablets with a cloud first approach. I really enjoyed working with Paul on this and his knowledge and experience in this area was excellent

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Lee Timoroksa Network Manager at Carr Hill High School

Thanks for the time and effort both Tracey and Zarra had undertaken in turning a negative situation in general to a very positive feeling. I am very much looking forward to working with Virtue moving forward on upcoming service, solutions and projects.

Great turn around, communication and engagement, at its best!

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Jordan Midgley at The Two Counties Trust

I want to let you know that the IT Team you have a great. They have all been really supportive of any request for assistance and nothing is ever too much trouble for them to help with. Thanks

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Anna Wallace Assistant Head at Appleton Academy

Richard was a superb engineer, I was off on the day he came in to complete this project but he worked really well with my deputy James. Richard explained to James what he was doing/did and they were able to relay the information back to myself when I returned. James was very impressed with Richard and I’m glad to say everything went very well with this mini-project. Cheers

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Neal Plews Network Manager at Alderley Edge School for Girls

Thank you. I can’t praise Ryan enough, he did everything he could to sort it. Thank you for accommodating the schedule change. Also, thanks to Mike for his value input last week. Two great engineers who do your company proud.
Thanks x

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Geraldine Pollock at Bowerham Primary School

The quality of the quotes and the process Virtue have for order confirmations (along with the speed at which they are generated) was significantly better than all the other businesses we dealt with. Virtue made it really easy for us.

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Lee Timoroksa Network Manager at Carr Hill High School

I just want to let you know that lots of my staff are speaking really positively about the support they’ve received from Virtue.

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Sophie McCabe Executive Headteacher at Arlecdon Primary School and Thornhill Primary School

Ed has been onsite over the past couple of weeks, he has been excellent in terms of the work ethic and support that he has and is giving to the School.

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Jeanine Allen Business Manager at Lowton CofE High School

When spoken to Dragos regarding support related calls he has been helpful, reassuring and been as helpful as possible on every occasion.

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Jeanine Allen Business Manager at Lowton CofE High School

Patricia is a great asset to Team Virtue. Her quick responses to any question posed are what customers need and, if she’s not able to answer, she always put us at ease by forwarding our query elsewhere. Requests for quotes are quick and detailed, and it’s great to know there’s a friendly voice/email at the other end if ever we need it.

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Paul Sharpe Network Manager at St. Peter's High School

CTouch screens provided by Virtue have been a huge investment throughout the school. The hardware provides various visual stimulus and have increased the accessibility for all our children. When combined with our specialist software the children are able to access their learning at their own level through practical, inspirational and creative media.

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Scott Jepson Teacher and ICT Coordinator, Springwood Primary School

Virtue Technologies actually understand what goes on in schools, it’s not all about a computer on a desk, it’s about the experience for the students. I think we share that with Virtue.

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John Robinson Operations Director, Rowan Learning Trust

Timings were adapted to suit the school environment and teams were punctual, tidy, helpful and courteous. Just keep doing what you’re doing! Very satisfied.

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Chris Wolfe IT Support Manager, Thames Primary Academy