Assembled from parts, or run end to end.
MaxoTel is a capable Australian VoIP provider that appears to aggregate third party pieces: Grandstream and Yealink handsets, a white label softphone and a third party softswitch. VOCPhone runs its own network with AI Phone Agents built in.
Our own networkAustralian ownedAI Phone Agents built in
WHAT YOUR MAXO SERVICE IS MADE OFPARTS
Desk handsetsGrandstream or Yealink
Softphone appappears white label
Hosted PBXthird party softswitch
AI voice agentnone
MAXO: third party parts on one billVOCPhone: one network, AI built in
What MAXO does well
An established Australian VoIP provider with sharp pricing, flexible plans and a wide range of supported handsets.
Established in Australia
Sharp pricing
Flexible plans
Many supported handsets
Where MAXO falls short
01
Hallmarks of an aggregator
The handsets, softphone and platform appear to come from third parties, joined on one bill.
02
No AI voice agent
There is no built in AI agent to answer calls.
03
More parties behind the service
When something breaks, more than one supplier may be involved.
VOCPhone vs MAXO
| Feature | MAXO | VOCPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ~Appears to use third party carriers | ✓VOCPhone's own network |
| Softphone | ~Appears white label | ✓VOCPhone apps |
| AI receptionist | ✕Not included | ✓AI Phone Agents built in |
| Accountable companies | ~Several behind the bill | ✓One |
Based on each provider's public information and published user reviews, 2026. Figures are indicative; confirm current pricing with the provider.
What you end up paying for
With MAXO
MAXO planper line
HandsetsGrandstream or Yealink
Softphonewhite label
AI answeringnot available
Companies to deal with2 or more
With VOCPhone
Phone system, numbers and appsper user
AI Phone Agents, unlimited, training includedfrom $49/wk
AI talk time, lower with bundlesper minute
Lock-in contractnone
Companies to deal with1
Why businesses switch to VOCPhone
1
We own the network
VOCPhone owns and operates the network your calls run on. There is no carrier behind a reseller behind a platform vendor, so there is one company responsible.
2
AI Phone Agents built in
Unlimited AI Phone Agents that answer, book and hand over to your team, from $49 a week, on the same system as your people.
3
Apps on every device
Calls, SMS, chat and HD video meetings in the VOCPhone apps for PC, Mac, iOS and Android, on your business numbers.
4
Routing without an integrator
IVR, call queues, ring groups and time conditions are part of the service, not a project with a partner.
5
Australian, start to finish
Australian owned, Australian hosted and Australian supported, with 15 years in the market and 99.99% network uptime.
6
Keep your numbers
We port your existing numbers across, so customers keep dialling the number they already know.
Questions people ask
Is MaxoTel a reseller?
Public signals suggest MaxoTel assembles third party handsets, a white label softphone and a third party platform. VOCPhone owns and operates its own network.
Does VOCPhone include an AI receptionist?
Yes. AI Phone Agents are built in, from $49 a week for unlimited agents.
Can I keep my MAXO numbers?
Yes. We port your numbers across.
One network. One company. AI built in.
Book a 15 minute demo, or upload your current phone bill and we will show you what you would pay with VOCPhone.
Or talk to a person on 1300 663 222
All comparisonsvs Telstravs Optus Loopvs RingCentralvs Aircallvs Dialpadvs Microsoft Teamsvs Cisco Webexvs Conventional VoIPvs 3CXvs VoIPline Telecomvs Aussie Broadbandvs TelairVOCPhone AI Phone Agents
Competitor details come from each provider's public website, checked 28 September 2026. They can change, so confirm current pricing with the provider. Names are trademarks of their owners, used for comparison only.