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Phillip Paquette
Austin, TX-based storyteller with a background in support operations that's helped businesses for 3+ years navigate virtual phone solutions. Passionate about sharing best practices for calling and texting.
Articles by Phillip
Published April 15, 2025
What is a customer experience platform? Definition, features & examples
Discover how customer experience platforms can track every interaction and promote positive experiences.

Published February 14, 2025
6 best Verizon Second Number alternatives
At first glance, Verizon Second Number checks all the boxes — it’s cost-effective, easy to use, and pretty convenient if you’re an existing Verizon customer. But that doesn’t mean it’s the best plan for a business owner. It’s kinda like fast food: convenient and cheap but not that great for the long term. We explain…

Published January 27, 2025
10 best Talkroute alternatives for small businesses
On the surface, Talkroute looks like any other VoIP system — and that’s the problem. Because whether you’re considering it for your small business or already use it as your VoIP provider, Talkroute only offers bare-bones features (even though it’s just as expensive as modern platforms). If Talkroute feels like a miss for your business,…

Published August 1, 2024
Softphone for Mac: 10 best VoIP apps
Finding the right softphone for Mac programs can be hard, but not impossible. Find out the seven best apps on the market.

Published September 14, 2023
Call escalations: How your team can successfully deal with them
Learn how to navigate call escalations from real CX experts in this article.

Published November 16, 2022
Quo is now SOC 2 compliant
Your data is your most valuable asset and it is our commitment to make sure that it remains safe with us. We're happy to announce Quo is officially SOC 2 compliant.

Published September 12, 2022
Company Cell Phones: Pros and Cons Employers Need to Know
Find out the pros and cons of company cell phones to help your business decide if they're the right investment for you.

Published September 8, 2022
Google Voice vs Skype: Which is the better phone solution for your business?
Find out Google Voice vs Skype compare based on key considerations like pricing, features, and integrations.

Published August 24, 2022
How to Call Turkey from the US in 4 Steps
This guide covers the steps for how to call Turkey from the USA. We’ll also introduce a service you can use to lower your calling costs.

Published August 10, 2022
Broadvoice vs Vonage: Which is the right option for your business?
See how Broadvoice vs Vonage stack up in pricing, features, and integrations. We also present a third service that may be a better choice.

Published August 1, 2022
BYOD policy: How to create a policy for your team
A BYOD policy can protect your company from serious risks. Learn what to include in your policy and how to implement one.

Published July 11, 2022
How to Call Ireland from the US in 4 Simple Steps
Learn how to call Ireland from the US. We'll lay out the four steps to follow whether you're calling a landline or a mobile phone.
