2024 UETN Tech Summit

Explore a transition to VoIP and self-hosting with FreePBX, navigating regulatory compliance, remote phone provisioning, dynamic routes, and innovative modules. Discover how these solutions can enhance communication for your schools.
In an era where seamless communication is imperative, some districts in the SEDC region are exploring Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies to enhance their communication infrastructure. This presentation delves into our office's successful migration to VoIP and self-hosting a FreePBX system, offering insights and lessons learned that can benefit school and district tech teams and management. Key highlights include navigating regulatory compliance, such as Ray Baum's and Kari's Laws, ensuring emergency services are readily accessible. We'll explore the intricacies of remote phone provisioning, simplifying device setup and management for distributed school networks. Additionally, we'll discuss the optimization of call paths and the implementation of dynamic routes, enabling efficient call routing tailored to school-specific needs. Attendees will discover the versatility of FreePBX through exploration of various modules designed to streamline operations and enhance communication capabilities. Join us to learn how embracing VoIP and self-hosting with FreePBX can empower your school or district with robust, flexible, and cost-effective communication solutions tailored to the education sector's unique requirements.