ARC Technology — cloud PBX and VoIP provider in South Africa
ARC Technology sells cloud PBX, VoIP and Microsoft Teams voice from The Ridge Office Park on Door de Kraal Avenue in the Western Cape, alongside a hosted call centre solution and internet connectivity. The offering that sets it apart is ARC Real Receptionist, a live answering service rather than an automated menu. Its Google profile carries a 5.0 rating from eighteen reviewers, with the team named repeatedly in the feedback.
Key facts
| Who they are | A South African cloud telephony provider selling hosted voice, Microsoft Teams calling and a live receptionist service to businesses across the country |
| Voice services | Cloud PBX, VoIP, Microsoft Teams Voice, a hosted call centre solution, and ARC Real Receptionist, described as a real receptionist rather than an automated attendant |
| Also offers | Internet connectivity alongside the voice products |
| Head office | Not published on the site. ARC Technology’s Google profile places it at The Ridge Office Park, 7A Door de Kraal Avenue, in the Bellville and Tygervalley area of Cape Town |
| Coverage | Described as across South Africa. As cloud telephony, the practical question is the quality of the line at each of your sites |
| ICASA licence | No ICASA reference is published. For a cloud PBX and Teams calling provider the ECS licence normally sits with the underlying trunk supplier |
| Pricing | Quote-based. Nothing is published, so ask for the per-extension monthly charge, per-minute call rates and the receptionist service as separate figures |
| Contract terms | The company positions itself around avoiding long lock-in periods. Confirm the notice period and any early-termination charge in writing, since that is where lock-in usually hides |
| Listed In | Cloud PBX Providers |
A person answering is a genuine differentiator
Every cloud PBX in this directory offers an auto-attendant, the menu that asks callers to press one for sales. ARC Real Receptionist is the opposite bet: a real person answers, which is worth considering for a small professional practice, a law firm or a trades business where a missed call is a lost job and a menu reads as bigger than the company actually is. Ask how it works in detail, specifically who answers, during which hours, what they can see about your business, and what happens when they cannot help. The rest is a conventional and competent-looking offering, with cloud PBX and Teams voice covering both architectural paths and a hosted call centre for teams that grow into one. The no-long-lock-in positioning is welcome but belongs in writing rather than on a web page. Compare alternatives in the cloud PBX directory.
Who ARC Technology is a fit for
- Small practices and trades businesses where a missed call is lost work
- Companies wanting Teams calling or a cloud PBX without long lock-in
- Teams growing from desk extensions into a hosted call centre
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Compare Cloud PBX providers →Commonly asked questions
What is ARC Real Receptionist?
It is a live answering service where a real person takes your calls rather than an automated menu. Ask who answers, during which hours, what information they hold about your business, and what happens to a call they cannot resolve.
Should I choose a cloud PBX or Teams voice?
A cloud PBX is a phone system in its own right, while Teams voice puts calling inside your existing Microsoft environment. If your team already lives in Teams the second is convenient; if not, a standalone system keeps the two independent. Ask ARC to explain the trade-off for your setup.
Is there really no lock-in?
The company positions itself around avoiding long contracts. Get the notice period and any early-termination charge in writing, since that is where lock-in usually appears rather than in the headline term.
Does ARC handle call centres?
A hosted call centre solution is listed alongside the cloud PBX. Confirm agent-seat licensing, concurrent call limits and what reporting is included before committing seats.
Where is ARC Technology based?
No address is published on the site. The company’s Google profile places it at The Ridge Office Park, 7A Door de Kraal Avenue, in the Bellville and Tygervalley area of Cape Town.
What does it cost?
No pricing is published. Ask for the per-extension monthly charge, per-minute call rates and the receptionist service priced separately, since the last of those is a staffed service rather than software.
This listing is maintained by WhichVoIP, an independent South African telecoms comparison service running since 2019. Details are verified against the provider’s public website and were last reviewed on 28 July 2026.