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8x8 Work
Formerly 8x8 X Series

Overview

What is 8x8 Work?

8x8 Work is a collaboration hub for phone, video, and messaging. It brings secure unified communication and collaboration experiences to every employee.

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Recent Reviews

8x8 Series is Great!!!

10 out of 10
April 26, 2024
Incentivized
We use it as our telephony system throughout our Corporate office and our major offices in LA, NY, Chicago and Miami. Tech support for 8x8 …
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a good choice

8 out of 10
April 26, 2024
Incentivized
We're using 8x8 for all the phone lines needed for various departments. We use the numbers for our main line, sms, call recordings …
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Excelling with 8x8

10 out of 10
March 13, 2024
Incentivized
This 8x8 X Series is a critical enablement session for me as it highlights market trends and the business outcomes we must be mindful of …
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8x8 X Series Review

10 out of 10
March 12, 2024
Incentivized
The system is fast and reliable, it works in other countries by wifi. Connection is mostly good, the Agenda pulls out contacts from the …
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Just another review

3 out of 10
March 09, 2024
Incentivized
We use it as our phone system. Benefit is we can transfer the call to own cell or have call forwarding after hours to personal line. It …
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8x8 User and Fan!!!!

10 out of 10
March 09, 2024
Incentivized
I use 8x8 at my property, and it is a multi-family company. It really help with my building being a new lease-up and we are starting to …
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Great!

10 out of 10
February 11, 2024
Incentivized
This is our main phone answering system. It allows all of us in the office to utilize the phones and answer or make calls from remote …
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Popular Features

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  • Answering rules (350)
    8.9
    89%
  • Call recording (302)
    8.7
    87%
  • Directory of employee names (309)
    8.7
    87%
  • Message alerts (338)
    8.6
    86%

Reviewer Pros & Cons

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Video Reviews

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User Review: Small Business Uses 8x8 X Series To Keep Communication Flowing Between Employees
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Pricing

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Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.8x8.com/products/plans-and…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $24 per month
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Features

Cloud PBX

A cloud PBX system is based on cloud computing technology where data is stored and transferred over the intenet without any need for on-site PBX equipment

8.7
Avg 8.2

Call Management

Customized phone system settings

8.5
Avg 8.4

VoIP system collaboration

Team collaboration via cloud phone system

8.7
Avg 8.3

Mobile apps

Apps are compatible with mobile devices.

9
Avg 8.3
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Product Details

What is 8x8 Work?

8x8 Work is a collaboration hub for phone, video, and messaging. It brings secure unified communication and collaboration experiences to every employee.


8x8 Work gives business phones:

  • A modern cloud-based phone system.

  • Voice quality in the office or on the go, analytics, and a single administration platform to manage locations.

  • Integrated business apps, including Microsoft Teams and CRM system, with the cloud phone system.

  • Support for business continuity and resilience with 8x8's secure, fully redundant data centers.

  • 8x8 Work Mobile and Desktop Apps consolidation of essential business communications in one simple app.



The 8x8 Work capabilities include:

  • Enterprise-grade cloud PBX with auto-attendant, voicemail, flexible call flows and global coverage

  • Collaboration from desktop and mobile devices with voice, video, private messaging, and team chat.

  • Frontdesk for Receptionists - a tailored experience to deliver efficiency and productivity for handling high call volumes.

  • Unlimited Calling, SMS & Fax

  • Multi-Level Auto Attendant

  • Call Recordings

  • Visual Voicemail

  • Local Number Porting & Direct Dial Number

  • Overhead Paging

  • Caller ID, Blocking, & Do Not Disturb

  • Call Forwarding & Transfer

  • Call Waiting & Parking

  • 3-Way Calling

  • Ring Group

  • Call Monitoring

  • Call Queues

  • Role-Based Access Controls

  • Multi-Site Support

  • User Provisioning

  • Cost Center

  • Emergency Services

  • Administration capability on the go with an 8x8 Mobile App

  • Directory Assistance

  • Presence

  • Analytics & Conversation Insights

8x8 Work Features

Cloud PBX Features

  • Supported: Hosted PBX
  • Supported: Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
  • Supported: User templates
  • Supported: Call reports
  • Supported: Directory of employee names

Call Management Features

  • Supported: Answering rules
  • Supported: Call recording
  • Supported: Call park
  • Supported: Call screening
  • Supported: Message alerts

VoIP system collaboration Features

  • Supported: Video conferencing
  • Supported: Audio conferencing
  • Supported: Video screen sharing
  • Supported: Instant messaging

Mobile apps Features

  • Supported: Mobile app for iOS
  • Supported: Mobile app for Android

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8x8 Work Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android

Frequently Asked Questions

8x8 Work is a collaboration hub for phone, video, and messaging. It brings secure unified communication and collaboration experiences to every employee.

8x8 Work starts at $24.

Reviewers rate Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR) highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of 8x8 Work are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
8x8 X is a Dream for the New User and their Customer Service team feels like in-house support. The All Company Message Room has become our company chat which gives our Project Manager the ability to stay on top of everything, not to mention the quality of calls and easy to use Analytics with detailed reports on Dials, phone time and immediate access to recorded calls. 8x8 not only gives us a Professional look with the Company Caller ID and Department Extensions, but it has helped us Improve our Productivity by 30%. I cant see my company being where it is without it.
  • Records every call
  • Allows you to Communicate with your team in private messaging rooms
  • Great Quality Calls
  • Training on all their Features
  • To be honest up to this point I have not encountered any problems, I love my 8x8.
If you are a Phone Driven Business with Remote Staff and need a Reliable Service with Excellent Support and the Ability to provide you with Detail Reports on Everything from a Single Extension or a Company Wide Report in seconds, then do yourself, your staff and your Business a Favor, Hire 8x8 for Exceptional Results!
November 05, 2023

8x8 is GREAT!

Darlene Downs-Jones | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
8x8 is the main telephone system throughout the organization from incoming calls, outgoing calls, interdepartmental, voicemail, faxing, and computer access. I depend on 8x8 to provide quality services for my daily work schedule and need documentation for credentialing providers to obtain confidential documentation. The 8x8 system is reliable, easy to navigate through, and offers great customer service with follow-up. I am confident that I can produce and have multiple tasks completed via 8x8.
  • Caller ID - I never miss a call with the caller ID of all incoming calls
  • Faxing- documents that need to be sent right away
  • Voicemail- calls do not get cut off - voicemail is detailed to accommodate the longest message
  • Have a function that when on Do Not Disturb when in a group to have direct calls go through for the extension
8x8 is well suited for the busy office that has many calls coming in daily.
November 03, 2023

Happy Camper

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I couldn't be happier with their services. The phone service has consistently delivered excellent call quality. I am able to use my phone in various places by downloading their app. Their price plans are competitive and offer great value for the features provided. Whenever I have a question their customer support has been top notch & Stephenie Watson is super helpful. 8x8's app is user friendly and allows me to manage my account and accept calls. 8x8 provides me with training sessions and updates so I can utilize my services available. In conclusion I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone in need of reliable and affordable phone services. Their dedication to quality, customer satisfaction, and innovation truly sets them apart.
  • Provides Training for their customers.
  • Make sure we have all the equipment that is needed.
  • Response time is great
  • Provide a kick back to Customers to show Appreciation!
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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The 8 x 8 Series is used as our phone product for the entire building. The product helps to address situations when an employee needs to work from a different location for example. The best thing about the product is it can be utilized from a cell phone or at any desktop location anywhere.
  • Organizes Users
  • cell phone capability
  • call Queue
  • Call monitoring
  • Contact information
  • Adding an Extension
  • Fax capability
  • Reply to a Fax
In my experience 8 x 8 series is well suited for larger Business with multiple departments. It may be less appropriate for a smaller business.
November 03, 2023

Medical Office Use

Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Queues to reach proper department.
  • Incoming Call Quality
  • Out Going Call Quality
  • Call Queue
  • Admin Setup - Desktop
  • Call Routing of other Numbers to main number
  • Easier Phone Tree Menu Setup and Visualizations
  • Preventing Users from not getting calls in call queue by user disabling or working around
In my opinion, call queue doesn't seem to be working well all the time. Users are able to change status which affects call queue agents which needs to be disabled from admin
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use the 8x8 system as our main line for client calls and for internal office extensions. We use 8x8 on a daily basis with phones that we acquired through 8x8. The delivery of the hardware and install were very efficient. Only drawback to date is that the system either needs a direct ethernet connection or a very strong Wifi connection (with adapters) which we did not confirm adequately before installation.
  • Customer service - efficient and well trained representatives
  • Efficient implementation of new service
  • User friendly website
  • Difficulty in setting up specific configurations for internal call management
  • More inquiry regarding client infrastructure with new service
  • Dedicate a representative for the "go-live" day to trouble shoot in real time
I had tried another VOip service which only lasted 5 days in our clinic since due to poor representative training they were simply not able to troubleshoot. 8x8 definitely solved this problem and can address our problems easily. However, I do feel that 8x8 is most likely geared toward larger business but there could also be a niche with working with small businesses such as ours. Small independent businesses tend to struggle with service based companies since we usually do not have an IT staff and because we do not represent corporations. Nonetheless, small businesses are loyal and can definitely promote your services within small business owners who otherwise may not have heard about 8x8.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
8X8 has been highly functional for our Outreach Sales Purposes. It provides Seamless Integration with our in-house developed CRM. Its functionality is varied and expansive and really meets the demands or our requirements overall. It has been perfectly suited for us.
  • It registers all outbound calls by date and time.
  • It keeps all calls organized
  • It allows for Texting between Parties
  • It provides a Voicemail function which is useful
  • It sometimes drops calls
For our purposes, 8X8 is well-suited as an overall application for Sales and Marketing Outreach by phone.
October 18, 2023

8X8 in the work place

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use 8x8 X Series for our phone tree system. We needed an update to our system and this provided such. We are now able to use the system virtually which solved our issue of employees who work remote or in different countries being able to use our phone system. We have also been able to eliminate physical phones and have a cost savings. The meetings platform is used for our virtual meetings with clients also letting us cancel our subscription to zoom.
  • Setting up the call tree is simple and very user friendly
  • Easy to use moblie app
  • Comprehensive meeting functions
  • Reception is sometimes spotty
  • The voice for the automated system could be more "human"
  • Being able to pull physical extension lists
Setting up different call queues and ring groups has helped us direct clients to the correct people in our office. The mobile and desktop app has given us freedom to use our phone system more effectively. We have people wanting meeting codes and passwords for the meeting platform so that it is more like zoom or teams.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use 8x8 X Series as our VOIP phone system for our office and in connection with our personal mobile phones through its app. We use its features for phone calls, voicemails, and auto-attendant backup when our secretary is unavailable. These features are sufficient for our purposes to keep us in contact with our clients. We have used its text features and video conference features as well, but only in limited amounts given availability of other third party software that we also use.
  • Phone call quality is consistently good.
  • The ability to set up and manage users through its dashboard is very useful, eliminating the need to contact someone at 8x8 to perform the work.
  • 8x8 offers a lot of customizable features, so it is easy to tailor the system towards your needs.
  • 8x8 is very responsive and proactive when issues affect their systems.
  • 8x8's emails with billing info or auto-payments does not attach a pdf copy of the invoice for reference; you have to log in to your dashboard and navigate through several links to obtain a copy of your invoice, which is frankly just inconvenient.
  • While 8x8 is very feature rich, a lot of it appears to be oriented towards call centers and therefore may not be required or useful for small offices (like ours).
  • While 8x8 is very responsive to issues affecting its system, the frequent update alerts can become distracting.
I think 8x8 can be tailored to any work environment thanks to its customizable nature. However, as I mentioned elsewhere in this review, a lot of features are primarily oriented to call centers or call volume heavy workplaces. Small offices that do not receive heavy call volume may find the system a little complicated at first. However, if they are willing to invest the time and learn the system, it is a great system that lets you tailor it for your needs.
October 17, 2023

Communication is key

Nick Kershaw | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
For my profession it is all about communication and 8x8 allows to me to connect with my clients to make sure I take care of the services that each customer has entrusted in me to carry out for them. The only way to complete this is by communication on all all ends and 8x8 allows me the resources to do this.
  • Communication
  • Connecting
  • Monitoring
  • Too many updates
  • Sometimes loading
It is suited for my business as I allow it to be, with the scenarios where it is less I don't use or implement it.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Mobile app
  • contact centre analytics dashboard
  • accessibility to connect via call, text, video call
  • voice to text voicemail
  • User Manuals
8x8 is our primary communication tool, connecting employees across our head office and various store locations. We rely on its video conferencing feature for all digital meetings within our organization. Furthermore, our HR department finds it exceptionally user-friendly for digital interviews and storing training videos and live demos for future reference. It's a versatile tool that fulfills the needs of different departments and meets all our requirements. The analytics dashboard, especially for our contact center operations, is a standout feature, seamlessly integrating with our CRM system. The mobile app is equally impressive, offering all the necessary features and ensuring smooth communication through calls, texts, and video calls. Its user-friendliness is an added bonus. The app has significantly improved our call routing process, resulting in a more streamlined business operation and cost savings. I highly recommend 8x8 for companies of all sizes – small, medium, and large. Transitioning to the 8x8 communication system facilitates swift communication and provides detailed reporting, making it a valuable asset for any organization.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use the 8x8 X series for phone services, as well as Video calls, meetings, and chat. We would like to expand it's use to take over for our previous Virtual meeting provider as well, since we find it very easy to use and we all are already subscribed to the 8x8 X series, however I recently found out that as users out of Canada we currently have certain limitations and were not able to completely move to 8x8 X series. This being said, I know the product continues improving, and I am looking forward to the future where it will have all the features we require.
  • I specifically like that Chat history does not get deleted after a period of time.
  • It is convenient to have it installed on all my work devices, very user friendly app.
  • the Support is very responsive and always tries to be helpful...
  • Integrations that are available to UK and US and not to Canada, like Pipedrive (the one that came to mind.) and the store (where I should be able to add additional users myself, but as it turned out and was later explained to me by their support team, the feature was not available for Canadian clients.
  • The app, although convenient, glitches almost daily. Also the app is very system-picky, LOL, there's a specific guidelines of adjustments required for MAC users for it to function as needed.
  • We would like to be able to introduce more features for the 8x8 Meet feature, like the host should be able to limit the ability of other participants sharing screens simultaneously (or at all) during the call, the host being able to control participants' permissions for large groups in general, the video links being available for longer than 72 hours, perhaps a larger cloud storage for the video calls etc...
Overall I am very happy with the service as mentioned before. I am sure the down sides mentioned previously will be resolved the more 8x8 service is around, the better it should get. in fact I have previously recommended 8x8 to ex colleagues and friends, so I'd say I am very likely to keep doing this, as long as the service quality does not decline. Thank you!
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
8x8 has become our global SaaS telephony solution, offering both a traditional 'BackOffice' telephony environment, combined with a full UCaaS solution, which support all of our global contact centres. The biggest challenge 7yrs ago, was do we reinvest in our current solution, potentially not getting any hosted-elements and maybe limiting our scalabiltiy, or can we leverage an up and coming SaaS platform, which will allow us to manage growth, introduce modernized solutions, improve contact centre experince for clients and agent, reduce boundaries for voice-requirements, whilst remaining within budgtary controls.

  • Voice Quality
  • Scalability
  • Product Features
  • Telephony knowledge
  • Invoicing
8x8 offers for BPO contact-centres a one-fits-all platfrom - Agents get a modernized platform, QA Teams can managed real-time situations and reporting gives management visabiltiy of producitvity.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our team all currently work from home offices and use 8x8 via our cells for work calls. I did download the app on my laptop as well. It works fine on the laptop but it cuts out sporadically. On my cellphone, I don't have any issues at all. I call customers daily and exclusively use the 8x8 app. This allows me to answer customer calls anywhere at home without revealing my personal cellphone number.
  • Allows me to call and text customers. I appreciate the texting capabilities.
  • Offers privacy by utilizing a different phone number so my cell number isn't compromised.
  • The app works as accurately and efficiently as a cell phone.
  • I'd like the dashboard to be a bit easier to use. It's confusing.
There is no downside to the app. It's an app button on my phone. When I open the app, it's like using my cellphone. Easy, reliable, and affords me privacy when working from home.
October 16, 2023

Good Work Phone option

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use 8X8 for office line and are able to quickly manage and direct calls to the appropriate departments. Call quality is great based on our internet and location. While in the field it is easy to navigate and transfer calls to our office and other field personnel the record call function helps tremendously..
  • ease of use
  • Mobile friendly
  • need more in-depth videos for training
Callers select wrong department and we are able to to redirect quickly and with a positive experience for callers. While holding true to our guarantee of a live person answering incoming calls during buiness hours. We have had a reduced number of complaints and voicemails unanswered by employees which has ramped up productivity.
October 16, 2023

8x8 X Series Review

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Reseller
8x8 address the problem we have at work where we were unable to take our desk phones home without a site to site link to our home router. With 8x8 we are able to pick up our phone and take this anywhere to work from whether its home or at a different desk in the office for a change of scenery, its great.
  • Access anywhere to desk phones.
  • Customization for ring tones, volume levels, duration and mailbox settings.
  • Expandable phone systems throughout the workplace.
  • Although there is a lot of customization, the online portal is unfriendly.
  • Have to go through a partner to get support.
  • No local setting changes.
8x8 is suited for scaleable businesses who can get a reliable network connection. Businesses that cannot get internet will obviously struggle to use/maintain the system.
Mitch Harris | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We replaced out analog phone lines and phone system with 8x8 VOIP and saved a considerable amount of money. I do consulting any my largest user is a grocery store with 30+ phones in several locations. The features are amazing and customized per user or department - many options. We chose the Polycom phone that have amazing sound quality. The only drawback with Polycom phones (and maybe others) is that in certain areas you can't hear the phone ring.
  • Voice Quality
  • Savings
  • Many features
  • Technical service can be challenging there usually is a communication issue. Tech support is always very pleasant but sometimes just don't get what the issue is. That has been the only downfall with 8x8
It should work great in any setting, I even chose to have it at my home as well. The only issue is noise areas, not probably a system issue more like a phone issue. There needs to be an easy way for louder ringing
Jen Stanley | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
8x8 has been instrumental in improving communication within our organization. The chat “rooms” feature has been fantastic for project management. It has also given our employees more flexibility with remote work. The feature of switching between devices is seamless and easy. The analytics are clear and navigating them is simple. Your own meeting link can remain the same so it’s easy to remember and no tedious meeting passcodes to enter. Great collaboration system!
  • Call transfers
  • Analytics
  • Private chat rooms
  • Standardized meeting links
  • Ring groups
  • Make it easier to start a chat with 2 people that’s not ongoing and doesn’t need a room
It is suited for employees that work in multiple geographic locations.

Companies with less than 5 employees probably wouldn’t benefit.
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
8x8 makes it difficult for us move between different computers, locations as well as different accounts, especially when integrated with Hubspot and Google Ads. It doesn't report the calls from Google Ads as a source and sometimes, reports the calls twice when parked, transferred, etc.
  • Call Recording
  • Extension Summary
  • Call Quality
  • Reporting
  • Call Data (Sources)
  • Call transfers
8x8 is great for big teams that have a bigger team to troubleshoot the issues constantly and help them customize the flows while keeping compliance in consideration. It is not great for SMEs who have limited resources and need to spend hours in digging information.
Amy Penn | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are a medical office and recieve many test results and various other requests. Also we sent alot of charts and testing orders.
  • WE have yet had any faxes held up with this service
  • It has a wonderful adress book for frequent recipients.
  • The outgoing faxes go very fast allowing us more time to do other tasks.
  • Has a great ability to download / print incoming.
  • will delete after 30 days after viewing
  • to have an auto fill may be good. honestly we are very satisfied with the functionality
With our previous fax program , faxes would get held up or be limited in amount of pages sent / recieved. with 8x8 settings are based on our needs these issues are non existent
Cherise Mingus | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use 8X8 to contact new clients via phone and text via the mobile app on my cell phone. This is a great tool to help our team manage our business and reach new customers.
  • manage communication
  • support telecommunication
  • customize user experience
  • connection clarity could use improvement on voice calls
  • would love customization to toggle voicemail settings from mobile app
Contacting new customers, specifically through the mobile app, is crucial in a sales environment, especially for remote workers who require access to their contacts while on the go. Our team heavily relies on 8X8's features, particularly when on vacation, to personalize our greetings and inform our guests that we are currently unavailable. These features have proven to be very beneficial to our team and have helped us to better support our guests.
October 12, 2023

Great product

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Users in different locations, this allows us one system accounts etc with different numbers that can link between offices 40 miles apart from each other. To keep admin costs down we and need the ability to take the number out of the office. The system allows me to operate anywhere from my mobile. When initially ordering I had reservations over whether or not the call quality would be sufficient. In the last 4 years the call quality has always been excellent. Support was great when starting up, but never needed it since as I never have any issues.
  • Call quality
  • Call transfers
  • using on the road
  • None
Very happy with the system.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Integrates with Microsoft Teams for seamless communications. SMS text capability was an important feature we needed.
  • Fax, SMS
  • Easy to setup new users
  • Technical support and account rep are helpful
  • Adding / removing X1, X2 licenses on the fly rather than having to engage our account rep.
I can't think of a scenario that 8x8 would be less advantageous. 8x8 capabilities should work well for any business entity.
October 12, 2023

Good Work Phone Option

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Great program that can be used on both my cell phone and company computer/tablet. Ease of use and ability to message contacts quickly while having the easiest support staff we work with. Any issue is resolved quickly and 8x8 checks in periodically to ensure that the issue was resolved and has not returned.
  • Ease of use
  • Communication in office has improved
  • Easier ways to silence on weekends when not in office
When working in the field we are able to answer work calls and 8x8 will show that the call is internal or from an external line to help determine the urgency of the call. When the app is not on the home screen 8x8 will pop up and have a different look to help determine if the call is on a business line or a personal line.
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