peoplefone has been based in Austria since 2006. Today marks the start of our anniversary year—with a look back at two decades in telecommunications and a clear focus on the future.
20 years. That’s more than two decades of company history. It’s been 20 years full of changes, technological advancements, new forms of communication, and, above all, personal relationships.
On September 1, 2006, peoplefone launched in Austria. What began back then with the goal of offering companies a modern alternative for their telephony needs has continued to evolve over the years. Today, peoplefone Austria stands for modern solutions in corporate communications—from cloud telephony and SIP trunking to integrated and intelligent communication solutions.
It’s not just the technology that has changed. The way people work together and communicate has also undergone a tremendous transformation.
But one thing has remained constant for over 20 years: people are at the center of everything we do.
20 Years of Change—and Many Journeys
Together Telecommunications in 2006 was very different from what it is today. Companies made calls differently, worked differently, and were significantly less mobile. Smartphones, cloud services, video conferencing, and AI-powered applications were still far from being the integral part of our daily work lives that they are today.
peoplefone Austria has accompanied this development and has repeatedly blazed new trails itself.
Telephony increasingly evolved into enterprise communications. Individual solutions gave way to integrated communication platforms. And technical possibilities opened up new ways for companies to collaborate, stay connected, and communicate with their customers.
But technology alone does not make for good communication. It takes people who listen, advise, develop solutions, and foster long-term partnerships.
It is precisely this combination of technology and personal connection that continues to define peoplefone Austria to this day.
An Anniversary with an Eye Toward the Future
The 20th anniversary coincides with an exciting phase for peoplefone in Austria.
The former peoplefone Internet Telephonie GmbH has become peoplefone Austria GmbH. The new name more clearly expresses what the company stands for: a personal point of contact for modern business communication in Austria.
A new chapter is also beginning in terms of location. With its new office on the market square in Altenfelden, peoplefone Austria now has modern facilities, laying the groundwork for further growth as well as for personal interaction with customers and partners.
New name. New location. 20 years of experience.
The timing could hardly be better for looking ahead.
Congratulations from Zurich
As the anniversary year gets underway, congratulations are pouring in from Zurich.
Christophe Beaud, CEO of the peoplefone Group, extends his warmest congratulations to Erich Hochmüller, Sales Director of peoplefone Austria, and the entire Austrian team on the company’s 20th anniversary.
The 20th anniversary of peoplefone Austria also symbolizes the successful collaboration within the international peoplefone Group.
“An anniversary like this is a special moment. It stands for continuity, trust, and successful joint development. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our team in Austria and look forward to writing the next chapters of peoplefone’s history together.”
The next 20 years begin today
Of course, an anniversary is an occasion to look back. But an even more exciting question is: What’s next?
The demands on corporate communication will continue to rise. Communication is becoming more mobile, more digital, smarter, and more deeply integrated into existing work processes.
peoplefone Austria wants to actively shape this development. With modern cloud solutions, flexible communication platforms, and intelligent technologies, we aim to continue supporting companies in communicating with one another simply, reliably, and efficiently.
Our guiding principle remains the same:
Technology should make communication easier—not more complicated.
And amid all this innovation, one thing must not be lost: the personal connection.
We would like to thank all our employees, customers, and partners who have helped shape these past 20 years with us.
01.09.2026, by Jörg Hummer
