> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://teamhelp.sipgate.co.uk/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://teamhelp.sipgate.co.uk/integrations-and-connections/using-sipgate-trunking/what-hardware-and-software-do-i-need-to-use-with-sipgate-trunking.md).

# What hardware and software do I need to use with sipgate trunking?

Hardware and software options compatible with sipgate trunking, including recommended PBX systems and manufacturers.

When it comes to choosing hardware and software for your sipgate trunking account you can select from a wide range of products.

**Especially suited**

* **Asterisk** and Asterisk based PBXs are ideal for Voice over IP and provide all of the functions of a conventional phone system. As soon as your VoIP device has been registered, you can use the full range of functionality.
* **3CX** is a software-based VoIP-PBX

PBXs provided by the following manufacturers are also especially suited

* Grandstream
* Gigaset
* DrayTek IPPBX
* Panasonic
* Siemens
* Cisco
* Aastra