A hosted PBX (News - Alert) phone system allows geographically dispersed or remote workers to enjoy a seamless communications experience under a single calling plan. Businesses can create a virtual office experience for workers by combining any number of Internet connections and IP telephones. This type of advanced telephony for communications and collaboration is becoming crucial for today's organizations that want to stay competitive—and that’s pretty much everybody—in today’s always-on, fast-paced environment.