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Price
KSU-less systems generally cost between $130 and $225 per phone. Comparable key systems generally start at $200 per phone, including installation. And for larger PBX systems, prices start at around $800 to $1,000 per line.

The savings from buying KSU-less phones can quickly exceed $1,000 on a typical eight-phone system. But keep in mind that this option is really only best for firms of 10 or fewer people.

While the smallest systems may cost a few thousand dollars to install, the price tag for more complex models can quickly climb to tens of thousands of dollars. Phone system prices vary based on four factors:

Telephone System Buyer’s Guide

• Telephone System Introduction
• Types of Phone Systems
• Sizing Office phone Systems
• Digital vs. Analog Systems
• Phone System Features
• Telephone Systems Dealer
• PBX Systems Prices
• Computer Phone Systems
• PBX System Buying Tips
• Office Telephone Industry Lingo