Running costs can be as low as $1 per hour per seat.
Investment :
1) Computer Systems with 256 RAM and Win2000, one per seat. No servers required. One computer extra for Admin. One FTP server would be required for recordings.
2) 10/100 full duplex LAN Infrastructure
3) Internet Connection : min 40kbps per seat 1:1 with low latency and no PL. With One Public IP address for each 8 seats. Leased Line with any good ISP.
4) USB Headphones
6) One time Setup cost : US$100 per seat.
7) Long Distance telephony deposit : $100 per seat. This is a refundable deposit for the telephony charges which will be billed monthly
A recurring cost of Long Distance calling charges would need to be paid for telephony.