One of the most affordable and flexible Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones on the market is now an even more enticing option for small businesses, as a result of a price reduction announced today by Allworx (www.allworx.com).

Effective immediately, the Allworx 9112 office phone is available for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $249, reduced 30 percent from its previous per-unit MSRP of $355 -- making it comparable to the cost of today's high-end traditional phones.

"Our Allworx 9112 phone and our systems are making a dramatic impact in the VoIP marketplace," said J. Thomas Elliott, COO of InSciTek, Allworx's parent company. "Because of the wide market acceptance of our complete Allworx systems, we've been able to further reduce our overall costs, which we're now passing onto small business customers."

The Allworx 9112 unit, which works with both the Allworx 10x system and the new Allworx 6x server, is ideal for executives and employees who make and receive a high volume of calls. The phone employs the latest VoIP technology and all the commonly used features needed for day-to-day business are accessible directly from the phone, such as voicemail messages, transfer, conference calling, intercom, mute, hold, do not disturb and call waiting. The 9112 phone is available from any Allworx-authorized reseller.