Deployment Options · Thunder Bay
Cloud or on-premise — your choice.
DVGVoIP gives Northern Ontario businesses the flexibility to run 3CX the way that fits their IT environment. Same features, same support, either way.
Two Ways to Deploy 3CX
Both options include the full 3CX feature set, DVGVoIP support, and unlimited Canada & US calling.
Cloud Hosted
Your 3CX PBX runs in DVGVoIP's managed cloud infrastructure. We handle everything — hosting, updates, security, backups, and monitoring. You just use the phones.
Best for:
- Businesses that want zero on-site hardware
- Teams with remote or work-from-home staff
- Multi-site operations across Northern Ontario
- Organizations without dedicated IT staff
Included:
- DVGVoIP-managed cloud infrastructure
- Automatic updates and security patches
- Automated daily backups
- High availability hosting infrastructure
- Full redundancy and failover
On-Premise
Prefer to keep your PBX on your own hardware or in your own data centre? DVGVoIP installs and configures 3CX on your infrastructure and provides ongoing support.
Best for:
- Businesses with existing server infrastructure
- Organizations with compliance requirements for on-site data
- IT teams that want direct hardware control
- Larger enterprises with dedicated IT staff
Supported platforms:
- Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022)
- Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
- MiniPC or Raspberry Pi appliance
- Hyper-V, VMware, or KVM virtual machine
The Same Platform in Both Options
Regardless of which deployment model you choose, you get the full 3CX platform and full DVGVoIP support.
Full 3CX Feature Set
Mobile apps, desktop softphone, web client, auto-attendant, call queues, voicemail to email, call recording, and video conferencing — all included.
Enterprise Security
SRTP encryption, TLS signalling, automatic SIP blacklisting, SSL certificates, and Session Border Controller protection on every deployment.
Canadian Support
DVGVoIP's Thunder Bay team supports both deployment types. Phone, email, and remote support Monday to Friday — you're not calling an overseas help desk.
Number Portability
Keep all your existing phone numbers regardless of which deployment you choose. DVGVoIP handles porting end-to-end.
Mobile & Remote Work
Both options support the 3CX mobile app and web client, so your team can work from anywhere in Northern Ontario.
Predictable Pricing
The same published per-user rate for both options — unlimited Canada & US calling, platform management, and support. No surprise charges.
Not Sure Which Is Right for You?
Most Northern Ontario businesses choose cloud hosting — it eliminates hardware risk, requires no on-site maintenance, and costs less upfront. But on-premise is the right call for some organizations, and we'll tell you honestly which fits your situation.
During your free assessment, we'll ask about your IT environment, staff locations, internet connection, and any compliance requirements — and recommend the right deployment model for your specific needs.
Why DVGVoIP
DVGVoIP is a 3CX Silver Partner. We've deployed both cloud and on-premise 3CX systems across Northern Ontario and know exactly which model works in which situations.
- Local Thunder Bay team — not a national reseller's call centre
- Honest recommendation — we'll tell you which option actually fits your needs
- Month-to-month service — no long-term commitment required
- One provider for deployment, trunks, numbers, and support
- Most deployments complete within 48 hours
Cost Comparison
Both deployment options save significantly vs. traditional phone systems.
- No per-user licence fees, unlike PRI or a legacy PBX with per-seat licensing
- Cloud: no hardware cost, no maintenance contract
- On-premise: use your existing server investment
- Canada & US long distance included on both
- Unlimited extensions — 3CX has no per-user licensing fees (our plans are priced per user for simplicity)