62/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 833 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Best Business Phone System Providers in Lake Station, IN (2026)
189 business phone system providers ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Station: Boost Mobile, IFR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 833 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Astound | Chicago, 7,964 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 189 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
189 Lake Station business phone system providers are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 113 open Saturdays and 104 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 189 rated IT firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Business phone system providers in Hammond ranking. See Business phone system providers in Hammond
Top 10 business phone system providers in Lake Station 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 | 62 | 4.9★ (833) | Chicago, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Boost Mobile | 61 | 4.8★ (202) | Cedar Lake, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Boost Mobile | 61 | 4.6★ (201) | Valparaiso, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Boost Mobile | 60 | 4.5★ (196) | Merrillville, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Boost Mobile | 59 | 4.6★ (193) | Chicago, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Boost Mobile | 59 | 4.8★ (153) | Chicago, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Boost Mobile | 58 | 4.7★ (175) | Cicero, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Boost Mobile | 58 | 4.4★ (141) | Chicago, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Boost Mobile | 57 | 4.3★ (147) | Chicago, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Total Wireless | 57 | 4.8★ (77) | Chicago, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 189 best business phone system providers in Lake Station, 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.
Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Boost Mobile
Based in Cedar Lake, 18 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#3 Boost Mobile
Based in Valparaiso, 12 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#4 Boost Mobile
Based in Merrillville, 9 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#5 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#6 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 31 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#7 Boost Mobile
Based in Cicero, 32 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#8 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#9 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#10 Total Wireless
Based in Chicago, 30 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#11 Boost Mobile
Based in Joliet, 45 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based in Albany Park, 31 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7,964 Google reviews, the most in Lake Station.
Based in Chicago, 37 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#15 Total Wireless
Based in Chicago, 34 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#16 Boost Mobile
Based in Portage, 4 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.6★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based in Gary, 12 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
#18 Boost Mobile
Based in Alsip, 26 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#19 Total Wireless
Based in Merrillville, 9 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#20 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 28 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#21 Boost Mobile
Based in Des Plaines, 46 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based in Wheaton, 48 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
#23 Boost Mobile
Based in Chicago, 37 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
#24 Total Wireless
Based in Chicago, 33 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based in Chicago, 38 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
How we ranked Lake Station business phone system providers
We scored 189 Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station: frequently asked questions
Who is the best business phone system provider in Lake Station?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked business phone system provider in Lake Station, IN is Boost Mobile with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 833 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Boost Mobile (#2) and Boost Mobile (#3) follow. We ranked 189 business phone system providers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many business phone system providers are there in Lake Station?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 189 business phone system providers serving Lake Station, IN. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which business phone system providers in Lake Station work on weekends?
113 of 189 ranked business phone system providers post Saturday hours and 104 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 Lake Station business phone system providers have?
The median Google rating among 189 rated business phone system providers in Lake Station is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Astound | Chicago has the most, 7,964 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Lake Station count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 189 business phone system providers serving Lake Station.
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