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LG-Ericsson iPECS vs other PBX
A detailed comparison of iPECS vs Panasonic, Avaya, Yeastar, 3CX, Asterisk and NEC across 8 criteria. Price, features, reliability, service, training, ecosystem, migration, support in Russia.
A word on LG-Ericsson iPECS
South Korean LG-Ericsson platform — successor of classic LG and Ericsson MD110. The iPECS line spans from SBG-1000 (home, 16 ext.) up to UCP (1000+ ext.). TDM/IP hybrid: start with classic digital phones, migrate to IP gradually. Open APIs, native integration with Gigaset DECT bases via SIP. 3-year hardware warranty, support in Russia via distributors.
Comparison table
Across key selection criteria
| Criterion | LG-Ericsson iPECS |
Panasonic KX-NS |
Avaya IP Office |
Yeastar P-Series |
3CX v20 |
Asterisk FreePBX |
NEC SL2100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | HW | HW | HW | HW+SW | SW | SW | HW |
| Max extensions | 1000+ | 1000 | 3000 | 500 | 2000 | ∞ | 120 |
| Price (50 ext.), hardware | ~400 т.р. | ~350 т.р. | ~550 т.р. | ~280 т.р. | ~120 т.р. | ~80 т.р. | ~380 т.р. |
| SW licenses | included | included | included | included | $_{from $50/ext} | free software | included |
| SIP/PRI/BRI | ✓/✓/✓ | ✓/✓/✓ | ✓/✓/— | ✓/✓/— | ✓/✓*/— | ✓/✓/✓* | ✓/✓/✓ |
| DECT native | ✓ Gigaset | ✓ KX-TGA | — | — | — | ✓* | ✓ |
| API / CRM integration | Arial JSON + CTI | CTI | DevConnect | REST API | REST API | AMI/ARI | CTI |
| Call recording | ✓ built-in | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video calls | UCS Premium | — | Avaya Spaces | — | ✓ | ✓* | — |
| High availability | HS/Backup | Backup | ESS | HA | — | —* | — |
| Support in Russia | ★★★ | ★★* | ★* | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★ |
| Annual service cost | ~90 т.р. | ~85 т.р. | ~150 т.р. | ~70 т.р. | ~60 т.р. | ~50 т.р.* | ~100 т.р. |
| Lifecycle | 10+ years | 5-7 years | 5-10 years | 5+ years | 3-5 years | ∞ | 5-7 years |
| Engineer training | 2-3 weeks | 2 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 1 week | 2 weeks | 1-3 months | 2 weeks |
* — requires additional integration or paid module. Prices are indicative, as of 2026.
When LG-Ericsson is the best pick
If you need a reliable hybrid platform with a long lifecycle, open APIs, native Gigaset DECT support and stable operation with Russian SIP carriers — LG-Ericsson iPECS. Especially: mid-market and large (50–1000 ext.), call centers, hotels, healthcare, government. We supply, program and service it — get in touch.