60/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Business Phone System Providers in Kankakee, IL (2026)
86 business phone system providers ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kankakee: Boost Mobile, IFR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 202 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Astound | Chicago, 7,964 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 86 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
86 Kankakee business phone system providers are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 46 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 86 rated IT firms.
Top 10 business phone system providers in Kankakee at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boost Mobile | 60 | 4.8★ (202) | Cedar Lake, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Boost Mobile | 59 | 4.8★ (166) | Joliet, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Boost Mobile | 57 | 4.5★ (196) | Merrillville, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Boost Mobile | 57 | 4.6★ (193) | Chicago, 44 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Boost Mobile | 56 | 4.7★ (175) | Cicero, 50 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Boost Mobile | 56 | 4.6★ (201) | Valparaiso, 50 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Astound | Chicago | 55 | 4.4★ (7,964) | Albany Park, 50 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Boost Mobile | 55 | 4.4★ (141) | Chicago, 47 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Boost Mobile | 55 | 4.3★ (147) | Chicago, 45 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Total Wireless | 54 | 4.3★ (26) | Joliet, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 86 best business phone system providers in Kankakee, ranked
Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
#2 Boost Mobile
Based in Joliet, 31 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#3 Boost Mobile
Based in Merrillville, 36 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#4 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 44 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 Boost Mobile
Based in Cicero, 50 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#6 Boost Mobile
Based in Valparaiso, 50 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany Park, 50 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7,964 Google reviews, the most in Kankakee.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#8 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 47 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#9 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 45 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 Total Wireless
Based in Joliet, 30 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 Boost Mobile
Based in Alsip, 39 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Total Wireless
Based in Joliet, 31 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 36 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 33 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 47 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Total Wireless
Based in Aurora, 49 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 Total Wireless
Based in Calumet City, 38 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 330 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Total Wireless
Based in Merrillville, 36 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 Total Wireless
Based in Chicago, 47 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 461 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 Unitel Voice
Based in Naperville, 48 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 Boost Mobile
Based in Portage, 47 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.6★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 36 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Burr Ridge, 43 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mokena, 29 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 A Beep LLC
Based in Joliet, 31 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Business phone system providers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 86 ranked business phone system providers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kankakee
20 more business phone system providers within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Access Brokers, Inc | 26 mi | |
| Alive Telecom | 3.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| C & C Communications | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Chicagoland Electri-Comm Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 45 mi |
| Diga-Talk Plus | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Ericsson | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| G2 Data Solutions | 28 mi | |
| Mastec | 1.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Network Connex | 1.0★ (1) | 48 mi |
| Northwest Communications, INC | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Perfect Packet | 5.0★ (1) | 47 mi |
| Pro Net Systems Inc | 27 mi | |
| SBA Network Services | 5.0★ (1) | 41 mi |
| SHANE'S COMPUTER REPAIR | 1.0★ (1) | In Kankakee |
| Southside Telephone Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Synergy Technical IT Solutions, LLC | 32 mi | |
| Systems and Cabling Solutions, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 41 mi |
| W W Data Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Whitcomm Marketing Incorporated | 27 mi | |
| Xtreme Communications Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 27 mi |
How we ranked Kankakee business phone system providers
We scored 86 Kankakee business phone system providers on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Kankakee data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a business phone system provider
- Ask whether the system is cloud-hosted or installed on site, and who maintains it.
- Check internet capacity and backup: a cloud phone system stops when your connection does.
- Ask how 911 locations are registered for each phone and for remote staff.
- Compare per-user prices on the same features (call recording, queues, integrations).
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.
Questions to ask a business phone system provider
- Is the price per user, and which features are extra?
- Will you port our existing numbers, and how long does it take?
- What happens to calls if our internet connection goes down?
- How are 911 locations set up for office and remote staff?
- Who do we call for support, and during which hours?
- What is the contract length, and are phones bought or leased?
Terms explained
- MSP (managed service provider)
- A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
- Co-managed IT
- An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
- Break-fix
- IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
- SLA (service-level agreement)
- The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
- Help desk
- The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
- RMM
- Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
- vCIO
- A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
- MSSP
- A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
- EDR / MDR
- Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
- MFA
- Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
- Penetration test
- An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
- SOC 2
- An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.
Business phone system providers in Kankakee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best business phone system provider in Kankakee?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked business phone system provider in Kankakee, IL is Boost Mobile with an IFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Boost Mobile (#2) and Boost Mobile (#3) follow. We ranked 86 business phone system providers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many business phone system providers are there in Kankakee?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 86 business phone system providers serving Kankakee, IL. 1 of them is based in Kankakee; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which business phone system providers in Kankakee work on weekends?
46 of 86 ranked business phone system providers post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Boost Mobile (#1), Boost Mobile (#2) and Boost Mobile (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Kankakee business phone system providers have?
The median Google rating among 86 rated business phone system providers in Kankakee is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. Astound | Chicago has the most, 7,964 reviews, and ranks #7. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ITFirmsRanked rank business phone system providers?
Each business phone system provider gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do business phone system providers outside Kankakee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Kankakee city center, our service radius for business phone system providers. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.
Can business phone system providers pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?
No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
What does a business phone system provider do?
Business phone system providers set up and support office phone systems, mostly cloud VoIP today: numbers, desk phones, call routing, voicemail and contact-centre features.
How are business phone system providers in Kankakee ranked?
By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does business phone systems and VoIP, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.
Can we keep our phone numbers if we switch providers?
In most cases yes: numbers can be ported to a new provider in the US and Canada. Keep your current service active until the port is complete, and ask the new provider to manage the port request.
What about 911 calls on a VoIP system?
Each phone needs a registered location so 911 calls go to the right place. In the US, multi-line systems must support direct 911 dialling and send dispatchable location information under federal rules (Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act). Ask the provider how they set this up.
Update log for Kankakee
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 86 business phone system providers serving Kankakee.
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