Frequently Asked Questions

RAM Communications is a Chicago-area telecommunications company founded in 2001 and based in Des Plaines, IL – a suburb of Chicago.  We deliver:

  • Total telecom support, including a full range of innovative telecommunications services
  • Custom solutions to clients in 26 states for integrating and expanding business telecom networks and phone systems
  • More than 40 years of collective telecommunications consulting experience and technological expertise

Most business owners and CFO’s are shocked to discover the ‘win-win’ solution RAM Communications provides. Most of our clientele save 30%-40% using alternate phone and Internet companies. RAM Communications can also save money streamlining a business’ current service by eliminating outdated contracts and unused products. In fact, RAM’s customers pay the same rates provided directly by the phone company sales rep’s and, in many cases, pay even less. Contact Us!

RAM can be reached day or night if there is a service interruption. We work with the service provider to solve our customers’ problems quickly without the usual headaches associated with phone company customer service.

Phone numbers are the property of the customer. Local Number Portability is guaranteed by the FCC.

This depends on where the customer purchased email addresses from. Some ISP’s like SBC will not let customers keep ISP-provided addresses. RAM Communications will, however, show businesses easy ways to create and control their own addresses regardless of their Internet Provider choice.

Yes. RAM Communication submits a directory service form with every order to guarantee the customer’s preservation in Directory Assistance.

No carrier or agent can guarantee an interruption-free service transition. Between a customer’s phone equipment vendor and the phone company, a transition plan has to be made. RAM Communications always leads this process for its customers. With careful planning, our customers experience minimal downtime from 15 minutes to 1 hour depending upon the complexity of the projects. RAM Communications always coordinates this process after a customer’s regular business hours.

At RAM Communications, we’re dedicated to providing professional corporate telecom solutions, including wide area network (WAN) development, corporate phone solutions and telecommunications support programs.  Our comprehensive consulting and networking solutions are designed specifically for the challenges and demands of individual company infrastructures.

With decades of consulting and technology experience, we have established networking solutions for a variety of different industries, including:

  • Park Districts
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial/Banking
  • Insurance
  • Accounting
  • Construction
  • Marketing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food Services
  • Restaurant
  • Staffing
  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Agricultural
  • Consulting
  • Engineering
  • Distribution
  • Health Care
  • Media
    If you don’t see your industry listed, don’t worry! We can’t list everything, so contact us to find out what RAM Communications has done in your industry.

Voice Services

RAM Communications supports businesses with a diverse range of 

  • Corporate Phone Systems
  • Voice Networking and Support
  • VoIP Phone Service Integration
  • Help Desk support.

Cyber Security Services

We can help your organization realize better security through

  • End-user Education
  • Security Best Practices Handbook
  • Strategically placing external resources as needed

WAN Services

RAM provides you voice and WAN solutions without the tech talk in a language you can understand. 

Our solutions include

  • Network Analysis
  • Carrier Research
  • Vendor Selection

No, but we have close ties with the industry’s best voice and data providers. Our strong business relationship with these companies allows us to secure the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for our clients.

We have helped numerous companies move their telecommunications systems from their old to their new location. We attend to every detail, from negotiating service contracts to being on-site when the installation takes place. Our goal is a smooth transition with no glitches.

At RAM Communications, we’re proud to provide a total telecom support program, including:

  • Telecommunications help desk support
  • Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support
  • Detailed service documentation
  • Service contract reviews
  • Site surveys
  • Telecommunications reviews and consulting
  • Redundancy service planning

The answer may be through high-speed Internet Protocol (IP). The protocol allows your main telephone equipment to be located at a central location, replacing your existing phone system. The solution accommodates a range of products, including local and long distance services; single inbox for voicemail, email and fax; call center features; dedicated internet access; and more.

Many companies want to get a better understanding of what equipment they need and what they can eliminate or sell back to the market. RAM can help with our Auditing Service. Ask us about it today.

Whether you need one cell phone or a 1,000, RAM will help you customize a wireless plan that yields great cost savings. Ask us about our auditing services, which keep charges and phone usage in check.

Companies have come to rely on RAM Communications to determine which carrier can best service their Internet needs. We identify all mission-critical applications. Then we recommend a Web solution in line with your expectations and budget constraints.

Although VoIP is good for many businesses, it is not for every business. RAM can help you find out if the technology is for you. We have developed a checklist, so you can easily and quickly know if you are a candidate for VoIP technology.

In addition to moving traffic faster, MPLS makes it easy to manage a network for quality of service. For these reasons, the technology is ideal for growing companies with diverse telecommunications needs.

We take for granted that our phone systems will always work, as we are so used to them “just working” all the time. But situations do happen, from natural disasters such as thunderstorms and tornadoes to construction projects that down power and phone lines. RAM continues to help companies with a back-up solution for their telecommunications needs, just in case.

How much can a service interruption cost your organization in terms of productivity and opportunity?

How much can a service interruption cost your organization in terms of productivity and opportunity?

How much can a service interruption cost your organization in terms of productivity and opportunity?

How much can a service interruption cost your organization in terms of productivity and opportunity?

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