Flexible VoIP Solutions for Every School—Effortless Communication, Outstanding Value
Cut costs, enable secure remote working, and future-proof your school’s phone system—without complexity or surprise fees.
The education landscape is changing, with schools expected to communicate more efficiently across sites, support hybrid working, and keep parents and staff safe and informed. While there’s no official DfE VoIP guideline, the principles of value, flexibility, control, and safeguarding apply just the same as for broadband and the cloud.
ekte partners with the world’s leading VoIP experts to give schools true choice. For larger schools and trusts, 3CX enables centralised licences, advanced call handling, AI-powered call features, and unified communication all in one—a major cost and admin saving for MATs managing multiple sites. With 3CX, you pay once per system (not per user), can run your PBX on-prem or in the cloud, and flexibly manage lines, voicemails, call plans, and even WhatsApp and live chat, all through one easy interface. Thanks to our Silver Partner status, ekte can design, install, and support even complex, distributed VoIP phone estates—keeping total cost down and quality up.
For smaller primaries and single-site schools, our BT Centrex solution is a better fit: ultra-reliable, fully managed, inherently secure, and ideal for essential school phone needs. No server management or technical setup—just a simple, dependable system that "just works" and makes budgeting easy.
How ekte Makes Your Phone System Simple (Not Simpler)
Most schools inherit phone systems that are either ancient (copper lines and physical handsets chained to desks) or overcomplicated (expensive cloud platforms built for call centres, not classrooms). ekte specialises in the sweet spot: modern VoIP systems that actually work for education—powered by 3CX, BT Centrex, or Giacom HVS—with clear pricing, local support, and none of the "why doesn't reception's phone work?" panic.
Trust & Knowledge: Your Communications Partner
We assess your current setup—analogue lines, aging PBX boxes, or half-working VoIP—and recommend what actually fits a school: 3CX for flexibility and feature-rich control, BT Centrex for rock-solid reliability on BT's network, or Giacom HVS for cost-effective hosted voice. No jargon, no upselling features you'll never use.
Supported: Here for You Every Step
From planning and porting numbers to installing handsets and training reception staff, we make sure your team feels confident. Remote working? Sorted. WhatsApp integration for pastoral teams? Done. Voicemail-to-email so messages don't vanish into the ether? Standard.
Peace of Mind: Systems That Just Work
We focus on solutions proven in education: auto attendants that route calls without tying up your receptionist, call recording for safeguarding, and mobile apps so SLT can stay reachable without giving out personal numbers. No surprise fees, no "that's an extra module" conversations—just systems that do what schools need.
Dedicated to Your School’s Success
Our 3CX Silver Partner status and direct access to BT Wholesale and Giacom mean we design, install, and support phone systems for distributed school sites, MAT-wide deployments, and single-school setups—keeping costs down, quality up, and your SBM's sanity intact.
Ready for modern communications that match your school's needs and budget?
ekte’s focus is always on the right solution for your setting. We take the time to listen, demonstrate options, and guide your school through migration and staff training. We ensure call logging, privacy, integration with Teams and email, and robust access controls are all set up.
Book a no-obligation call with ekte to discover the right VoIP solutions for your needs.
