Junction Networks Picked as Voice Provider for edgeBOX

New Jersey-based Critical Links has chosen VoIP service provider Junction Networks as the preferred provider for its edgeBOX all-in-one, voice-and-data appliance.

edgeBOX is an integrated device aimed at the SMB market. It includes a full-fledged IP-PBX, wireless access point, router, file, e-mail and VPN server. The edgeBOX will come preconfigured with a free trial of Junction Networks’ SIP or IAX VoIP trunking and PSTN gateway.

“Junction Networks’ VoIP service is part and parcel of our no-headache, low-maintenance, low-cost approach to office communications,” said Abdul Kasim, Critical Links’ vice president of worldwide marketing. “edgeBOX customers can use Junction Networks’ service as soon as they activate their telephone numbers. Their voice service comes in at a fraction of the cost of traditional PSTN carriers, but meets our tests of reliability, voice quality and customer service.”

Junction Networks’ free trial for edgeBOX waives the $9.95 monthly service charge and supplies $10 of inbound or outbound calling services for the first 30 days. After the trial period, the service is provided on a pay-as-you-go basis; there are no long-term contracts or penalties for cancellation at any time. Calls between edgeBOX extensions, whether on-premises or around the world across Internet connections, will incur half-cent-per-minute charges. Web-based user portals show real-time usage records.

Junction Networks President Rob Wolpov said, “While our service is easy to connect to any SIP- or IAX-based PBX, it’ll be even easier to use on an edgeBOX, with configuration built in. We cater to SMB customers, and edgeBOX customers are SMBs who want everything in one device — including the know-how.”

The edgeBOX, in a range of seat capacities, is available now through Critical Links’ network of VARs and system integrators.