67/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Business Phone System Providers in Richmond, VA (2026)
23 business phone system providers ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Richmond: Infotel Systems, IFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.
- 19
Most-reviewed: DIRECTV® Official, 39 Google reviews at 1.5★, the most of 23 ranked after Infotel Systems; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Richmond business phone system providers are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 23 rated IT firms.
Top 10 business phone system providers in Richmond 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 | Infotel Systems | 67 | 4.9★ (67) | Richmond | — | Overall |
| 2 | Wise Global Technology | 62 | 5.0★ (6) | Richmond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Richmond Telecom LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (19) | Glen Allen, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Britt Communications LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (18) | Mechanicsville, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Lambert's Cable Splicing, LLC | 59 | 2.1★ (35) | Mechanicsville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Redline Telecom | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Richmond | — | — |
| 7 | Executive Systems Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Richmond | — | — |
| 8 | Mid-Atlantic Source One of VA, LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (6) | Richmond | — | — |
| 9 | Chesapeake Communications Inc | 57 | 3.7★ (9) | Bon Air, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | StratusDial, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Bon Air, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 23 best business phone system providers in Richmond, 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.
Based in Richmond
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 8 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 17 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 6 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 2.1★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bon Air, 9 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 StratusDial, LLC
Based in Bon Air, 8 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 Telecom Systems
Based in Chester, 14 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 1.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Simplicity VoIP
Based in Richmond
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 SAINT PARAMOUNT
Based in Hampton, 35 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bon Air, 8 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 TCGVOIP.com
Based in Colonial Heights, 9 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 RVA VOIP 4 U
Based in Glen Allen, 11 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Epitome Networks
Based in Glen Allen, 9 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in East Highland Park, 8 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 1.5★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 6 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 27 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 10 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamsburg, 43 mi away
42/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Also serving Richmond
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 Technology, Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Richmond |
| American Tower Corporation | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| ATS of Virginia | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Bastionpoint Technology | 5.0★ (74) | In Richmond |
| BrightWorks IT - Richmond | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Computer Cave | 4.8★ (877) | In Richmond |
| Computerology - Apple Authorized Service Provider | 4.9★ (179) | In Richmond |
| Comtel Communications | In Richmond | |
| DO Communications Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| dotcom VOICE | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Experimax of Richmond | 4.9★ (1,378) | In Richmond |
| IT Support Company and managed IT Services Provider in Richmond | Hermetic Networks | 4.9★ (57) | In Richmond |
| PCRx Business IT Support Richmond VA | 5.0★ (65) | In Richmond |
| Pritchett Communications | 6 mi | |
| Richmond Wireless ( Buy, Sell, Repair) | 4.8★ (445) | In Richmond |
| TBL Networks | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| TELECO VA | In Richmond | |
| Total Wireless | In Richmond | |
| Total Wireless | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| vUnity Business Internet | In Richmond |
How we ranked Richmond business phone system providers
We scored 23 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond: frequently asked questions
Who is the best business phone system provider in Richmond?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked business phone system provider in Richmond, VA is Infotel Systems with an IFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews. Wise Global Technology (#2) and Richmond Telecom LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 23 business phone system providers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many business phone system providers are there in Richmond?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 23 business phone system providers serving Richmond, VA. 7 of them are based in Richmond; 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 Richmond work on weekends?
3 of 23 ranked business phone system providers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wise Global Technology (#2), SAINT PARAMOUNT (#14) and DIRECTV® Official (#19). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Richmond business phone system providers have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated business phone system providers in Richmond is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Infotel Systems has the most, 67 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Richmond count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 23 business phone system providers serving Richmond.
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