Business Phone | International Calls
Professional calling made simple
Whether you operate from one office, multiple locations, or entirely remotely, Venus Systems can configure a business phone solution that fits how your team works. Use compatible desk phones, computers, mobile softphone apps, or Microsoft Teams while keeping your existing business number where number portability is available.
A Smarter Business Phone System—Without the Traditional Phone Bill
Reduce international calling costs, connect remote and hybrid employees, and manage your business calls from anywhere. Venus Business Voice gives small and growing businesses a professional cloud-based phone system with flexible monthly service, easy setup, and no unnecessary long-term commitment.
Why businesses choose Venus Business Voice
Reduce calling costs
Replace expensive traditional phone lines and access competitive local, long-distance, and international calling rates.
Work from anywhere
Employees can answer business calls from the office, home, or while travelling using approved desk phones or softphone applications.
Keep your existing number
We can help transfer eligible Canadian, U.S., local, toll-free, and mobile numbers without disrupting how customers reach your business.
Scale when your business changes
Add or remove extensions, numbers, locations, and calling features as your organization grows.
Predictable monthly service
Choose a clearly defined service package and pay separately for any usage-based or international calls.
Local setup and support
Venus Systems handles planning, number configuration, call routing, device setup, onboarding, and ongoing technical support.
Features
Your system can be configured with:
- — Canadian, U.S. international and toll-free numbers
- — Number porting
- — Business extensions
- — Digital receptionist and interactive voice menus
- — Business-hours and after-hours routing
- — Ring groups and hunt lists
- — Call queues with hold music
- — Call recording (on eligible plans)
- — Voicemail per extension
- — Voicemail-to-email
- — Fax-to-email (T.38 and analog)
- — Direct dial numbers
- — Call forwarding
- — Caller ID and name display
- — Call waiting and transfer
- — Three-way calling
- — Conference bridge
- — Mobile and desktop softphone apps
- — Microsoft Teams integration
- — Emergency services routing
- — Online portal and real-time reporting
- — BYOD support
Some features depend on the selected plan, number type, country, device, and regulatory availability.
Plans & Pricing
Every plan includes setup, number porting assistance, and support from our team. We’ll fine-tune the package once we know your call volume and destinations.
Solo professionals and small offices
Business Voice Essential
Reliable calling for solo professionals and small teams.
From C$24.95/month
- — 1 number, 2 extensions
- — Voicemail-to-email
- — Call forwarding
- — Business-hours routing
Most popular
Business Voice Team
For small and hybrid teams that need a complete phone system.
From C$59.95/month
- — 1 number, up to 5 extensions
- — Digital receptionist menu
- — Ring group & call queue
- — Reporting & call logs
- — Priority support
Growing or multi-location
Business Voice Plus
Advanced features for growing or multi-location businesses.
From C$119.95/month
- — Up to 10 extensions
- — Advanced routing & failover
- — Call recording
- — Multi-location support
- — Priority support & SLA
Larger or specialized environments
Custom Communications
SIP trunking, Teams integration, contact-centre features or automation.
Custom pricing
- — Multiple locations
- — SIP trunking
- — Teams integration
- — Contact-centre features
- — AI voice-agent options
- — Dedicated account manager
One-time setup, phone-number charges, devices, emergency calling, taxes and usage-based calls may apply. International calls are billed according to the destination and calling route. Final pricing is confirmed before activation.
How It Works
STEP 1
We assess your calling needs
We review your users, locations, existing numbers, international destinations, call volume, devices and required features.
STEP 2
We design and configure the system
Venus Systems sets up your numbers, extensions, call menus, routing, voicemail, business hours and security controls.
STEP 3
Connect your preferred devices
Use compatible IP desk phones, mobile or desktop softphones, or an approved integration such as Microsoft Teams.
STEP 4
Start calling with ongoing support
We test the system, train your employees, monitor the initial rollout and provide continuing technical assistance.
Built for Your Business Type
Every plan works for any office, but these setups come up often enough that we’ve tuned packages specifically for them.
Professional Services
Create a professional front desk, route calls to the appropriate employee and protect your personal mobile number. Suitable for law offices, immigration consultants, accounting firms, real estate, and healthcare organizations.
International & Import/Export
Communicate more affordably with suppliers, partners, employees and customers outside Canada while maintaining a professional Canadian business presence.
Nonprofits & Community Organizations
Connect offices, remote workers and international programs without maintaining an expensive traditional phone system.
Remote and Hybrid Teams
Give employees business extensions that work across compatible phones, computers and mobile applications.
Multi-location Businesses
Connect multiple offices under one communication system with centralized numbers, routing and reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we keep our current phone number?
Eligible local and toll-free numbers can normally be transferred. Venus Systems will confirm portability before the service is ordered.
Do we need to purchase new phones?
Not always. You may use compatible existing IP phones, approved softphone applications or new devices supplied or recommended by Venus Systems.
Can employees answer calls from home?
Yes. Remote employees can use configured desk phones or softphone applications, subject to internet quality and security requirements.
Are international calls included?
International calls are generally usage-based. The applicable rate depends on the country, destination type and calling route.
Can we add employees later?
Yes. Extensions, numbers and features can be added as your organization grows.
Does the service support emergency calling?
Emergency calling can be configured for eligible Canadian and U.S. numbers. Each user’s service address must be correctly registered and kept current.
Can Venus Systems manage everything for us?
Yes. We can provide assessment, configuration, number transfer, device setup, employee onboarding, documentation and ongoing support.
International Calling Rates
Competitive retail rates to 200+ destinations worldwide. Contact us for a personalized rate sheet tailored to your calling destinations.
| Destination | Type | Rate (CAD/min) |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Landline & Mobile | Included |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Landline & Mobile | Included |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Landline | Contact us |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Mobile | Contact us |
| 🇮🇳 India | Landline | Contact us |
| 🇮🇳 India | Mobile | Contact us |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Landline | Contact us |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Mobile | Contact us |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Landline | Contact us |
| 🇨🇳 China | Landline & Mobile | Contact us |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Landline | Contact us |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Landline | Contact us |
| 🇫🇷 France | Landline | Contact us |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Landline | Contact us |
| 🌍 200+ more… | Various | Contact us |
Rates shown are retail estimates. Actual rates may vary by plan and volume. Canada & U.S. calling included on all plans.
200+ Destinations
Canada & U.S. included on all plans. International rates applied transparently at retail pricing.
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Ready to modernize your business phone system?
Speak with Venus Systems about a flexible voice solution designed around your employees, customers and international communication needs.