Broadvoice Review
November 01, 2024

Broadvoice Review

Sue Price | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • b-hive Communicator
  • b-hive Virtual Contact Center

Overall Satisfaction with Broadvoice

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.
  • 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.
Overall, it's really good. The only reason I did not give it a "10" is the self-service screens (such as setting up a new voice mailbox message) are difficult to learn to navigate. The online instructions and videos still don't make it easy to understand. The system does integrate well with my work email, so that's a plus. On some of the previous survey screens where I didn't rate the fax function, and Android App, etc., and selected "Not provided/available," it was simply that I have not used those functions yet. I look forward to learning more about the system!

Do you think Broadvoice | GoContact delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Broadvoice | GoContact's feature set?

Yes

Did Broadvoice | GoContact live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Broadvoice | GoContact go as expected?

No

Would you buy Broadvoice | GoContact again?

Yes

I would recommend Broadvoice if a business needs a variety of options for inbound and outbound communication. Examples would be insurance agencies, car dealerships -- just about any business that makes a lot of customer contacts per day. A small retail shop or dry cleaner would not experience the same level of customer engagement. In their case, a regular landline or a designated cell number would work just fine.

Broadvoice | GoContact Feature Ratings

Directory of employee names
10
Answering rules
10
Call recording
10
Call park
10
Call screening
10
Message alerts
10
Voicemail Transcription
10

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