As VOIP gains ground over conventional systems I am often asked what are the real benefits of switching to VOIP - so here goes:
1. Low Cost Landline Calls - VOIP call carriers offer low call rates or free national calls.
2. Cheap Mobile Rates - offered on short commitment - even lower using GSM gateways.
3. Low Cost International Calls - as most of the distance of the call will be carried via the web.
4. Lower Line Rentals - ITSPs offer unlimited outbound trunks deals which could help reduce your rental fees.
5. Home Workers & Branch Office Calls Free - if you switch these users to VOIP calls to these users will be free.
6. Longer Call Recording - no seperate PC required & many years of call recording is possible.
7. Keep Your Number - by porting geographic numbers to voip you can move your business anywhere without changing numbers.
8. Automatic Call Diversion - should your PBX or internet fail your calls will be diverted automatically
9. Short Contracts - many ITSPs have very short contracts without tie-ins.
10. Better Control - apply call diverts and change your phone system settings remotely.
Businesses using VOIP should not see any difference in call quality if the setup is good - see voip call quality for more info. The path to success may not always be smooth as telephone service providers may create number porting delays & quality of internet connections will vary with location. The experience or inexperience of your installer will play a big part in the success or failure of your migration - get references!. - 15224
1. Low Cost Landline Calls - VOIP call carriers offer low call rates or free national calls.
2. Cheap Mobile Rates - offered on short commitment - even lower using GSM gateways.
3. Low Cost International Calls - as most of the distance of the call will be carried via the web.
4. Lower Line Rentals - ITSPs offer unlimited outbound trunks deals which could help reduce your rental fees.
5. Home Workers & Branch Office Calls Free - if you switch these users to VOIP calls to these users will be free.
6. Longer Call Recording - no seperate PC required & many years of call recording is possible.
7. Keep Your Number - by porting geographic numbers to voip you can move your business anywhere without changing numbers.
8. Automatic Call Diversion - should your PBX or internet fail your calls will be diverted automatically
9. Short Contracts - many ITSPs have very short contracts without tie-ins.
10. Better Control - apply call diverts and change your phone system settings remotely.
Businesses using VOIP should not see any difference in call quality if the setup is good - see voip call quality for more info. The path to success may not always be smooth as telephone service providers may create number porting delays & quality of internet connections will vary with location. The experience or inexperience of your installer will play a big part in the success or failure of your migration - get references!. - 15224
About the Author:
The author is a international phone system consultant and has been involved in VOIP telecoms since 2003. Be sureto check out UK Business Call Rates for the latest BT, LCRs & VOIP ITSP price comparisons & call rates.
