2005: Christophe Beaud founds peoplefone
peoplefone is one of the first companies to bring the new VoIP technology to Switzerland. Our first product, an USB phone, can be connected to any computer.
2006: peoplefone Box and opening in Austria
Soon, we launch the peoplefone Box, the first pre-configured VoIP adapter that connects the analogue telephone directly to the router. It makes Voice over IP easier than ever. Due to strong market demand, we are also expanding into Austria.
2007, 2008: Openings in Poland and Slovakia
Starting in 2007, additional VoIP adapters will allow the simultaneous connection of several analogue phones and traditional fax machines. Our expansion also continues: we open a branch in Poland, and just one year later, in 2008, we enter the Slovakian market.
2009, 2010: peoplefone APP for iPhone OS and Android OS
peoplefone is the first provider in Switzerland to launch a VoIP app for iPhone OS, attracting broad media attention. Private customers can avoid high roaming costs when they are abroad. In 2010 the app is also available for Android OS.
2011: Partnerships with technology leaders
From private to B2B, we begin offering companies the ability to set up SIP-TRUNKS for their telephone systems within minutes.
peoplefone gets largely certified by all major telephone manufacturers.
2012: peoplefone HOSTED and opening in Lithuania
peoplefone launches its in-house developed solution, peoplefone HOSTED. An user-friendly and cost-effective cloud PBX.
Our European expansion continues with the opening of a branch in Lithuania.
2014: Partnership with 3CX
Early on, we chose a leading telephony solution with 3CX - today, we are among the top partners with the highest status and offer a fully integrated solution with peoplefone 3CX HOSTED.
2015: Opening in Germany
To provide business customers in our neighbouring country with the best possible service, we open a branch in Germany in 2015, strengthening our presence in the DACH region.
2016: Telecoms Award
peoplefone's efforts and commitment during the first ten years are recognized in 2016 with the award for "Best European VoIP Provider".
2018: Microsoft Teams
We recognize the potential of Microsoft Teams and, in 2018, we enable the seamless integration of telephony with Microsoft Teams – initially through Direct Routing and later via Operator Connect. Today, Teams integration is one of our most important pillars in the field of unified communications.
2019: Opening in France
Thanks to the synergies from the French-speaking part of Switzerland, we open a new branch in France, another neighbouring country, France, in 2019.
2020: B2B market growth
The focus on SMEs, the collaboration with strong installation partners, the ISDN network switch-off in various countries, and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 all contributed to steady growth in our business customer base. In 2020, we welcome our 30,000th business customer across the entire peoplefone Group.
2021: peoplefone opens a tech hub in India
To support its ongoing growth, peoplefone decides in 2021 to open a development hub in Pune, India, addressing the increasing challenges of recruiting IT specialists in Europe. Today, the Indian team has grown to ten employees, further strengthening our global development capabilities.
2022: More Awards in Poland, Germany and Switzerland
In 2022, peoplefone Poland is among the winners of the Forbes Diamonds Award, while peoplefone Germany receives the Kununu Award as one of the best place to work.
In Switzerland, peoplefone consistently ranks yearly on the podium of the BILANZ Telecom Rating for Business since 2013 — including six times in first place.
2023: Welcoming our 101st employee in the Group
In 2023, peoplefone proudly welcomes its 101st employee to the Group.
This milestone reflects our steady growth and underscores our commitment to building strong, local teams that understand regional markets and speak the local language.
2023: peoplefone invests in young IT talent
peoplefone supports the university of ETH Zurich ( Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) in the fields of information technology and electrical engineering. Through the ‘Best BSc Thesis Award’ for D-ITET students and sponsorship of bachelor's degree programmes, peoplefone is committed to helping ensure the continued training of IT specialists in Switzerland.
2024: peoplefone is a full-solution provider
Today’s corporate customers expect more from their providers and value having all communication solutions delivered from a single source. To meet this demand, peoplefone became an internet provider a few years ago, later added a data SIM offering, and entered the mobile telephony market. With continuous additions to our portfolio, peoplefone is evolving into a comprehensive, full-solution provider for business communications.
2025: Start-up spirit - even after 20 years
Even after two decades, we’re proud that peoplefone has preserved its start-up spirit. We’ve stayed true to our core values: maintaining personal and informal culture, fostering mutual respect, and carefully selecting team members who align with our collaborative mindset. Our growth remains 100% organic, driven by dedication, trust and long-term vision.
