Attention Mitel Customers!
A Major Product Is Being Discontinued!
There was a HUGE announcement from Mitel. The company has made the decision to initiate the end of life process for the MiVoice Office 250, an important and popular piece of phone system hardware in the industry.
Here’s how the end of life process breaks down:
MiVoice Office 250
ALL of MiVoice Office 250 related products and systems will be affected by this event. This includes line cards, trunk cards, software licenses and broader components such as Attendant console, PS-1, and CT Gateway as well.Digital & IP Phones
The 85xx Digital phones are also subject to this same lifecycle notice as they are only sold on the MiVoice Office 250 platform. All other devices such as the MiNET 53xx IP phones, 56xx WiFi phones, IP DECT phones, and 69xx phones continue to be available, regardless of the MiVoice Office 250 Lifecycle plan, unless otherwise announced separately.
MiVoice Office Application Suite
ALL MiVoice Office Application Suite parts including Phone Manger, Call Reporter, and Call Recorder are affected, but with 12-month extension to the milestones as described below and may be subject to further review subject to demand.
Important Dates To Remember
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Product line |
End of New System Sales |
End of Add-on Sales |
End of Software Design |
End of Technical Support End of Life |
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January 31, 2022 |
June 30, 2022 |
January 31, 2023 |
June 30, 2026 |
| MiVoice Office 250 |
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Product line |
End of Sales (Application Suite) |
End of Software Design |
End of Technical Support End of Life |
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January 31, 2023 |
January 31, 2024 |
June 30, 2027 |
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Application Suite |
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What does this mean for Mitel customers using the MiVoice Office 250?
It means you need to take action to ensure your communications systems operate uninterrupted. Continuing with an unsupported Mitel MiVoice Office 250 system exposes your business to increased security threats, operational interruptions, and potential compliance violations. Planning your migration early ensures business continuity and mitigates your potential risk.
Security Vulnerabilities: Without software updates, businesses are exposed to security risks.
Compliance Issues: Businesses in regulated industries could face compliance and regulatory issues without ongoing vendor support.
Operational Disruptions: Hardware failures or compatibility issues may result in costly downtime and productivity losses.
You may find yourself asking, How do I migrate from Mitel MiVoice Office 250 to a new system? Or, what alternatives are available to replace Mitel 250?
Contact us today to discuss cloud-based Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution, which provide flexible, scalable, and future-proof options, eliminating expensive hardware costs and supporting hybrid work environments.
CCi Voice has the experience, knowledge, and options you need.
This is not the first time we’ve dealt with a major line of phone system hardware being discontinued. Over the years, it’s happened with Panasonic, Toshiba, Inter-tel, and 3Com. We know from experience that the customers that do nothing are the ones that end up in trouble. It’s the customers that remain ahead of the curve by taking early and decisive action that not only survive the changes, but thrive. Look at this as an opportunity to upgrade your systems and actually save money in the process!
Your best course right now is to contact us and learn how we can take your phone system and move it to a cloud-based system. With CCi Voice Cloud Care, you get a flexible partner that doesn’t charge you every time you call.
What’s perhaps most important to remember is that CCi Voice isn’t going anywhere. Take the next step with us and protect your communication system from this change and any other changes in the industry that could threaten your operations.
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