The telecommunications industry has evolved a lot in the past few years. With the advent of SIP Trunking, companies looking to enhance their Business Phone System have found new avenues in which to improve. However, there are always questions when it comes to unfamiliar technologies. Here are the answers to the most common SIP Trunking questions.
What is SIP Trunking?
With SIP Trunking, you make and receive calls over the internet rather than through physical phone lines. In a way, SIP Trunks are like virtual phone lines. With SIP, you can often replace your expensive traditional phone lines and still use your existing PBX infrastructure.
What Are the Benefits?
By making calls over the internet, you can significantly reduce your monthly phone bill. One of the big reasons for this is that your long-distance fees essentially disappear. This is because all of your calls are placed over the internet, which means they are all basically treated as local calls. With SIP, you also achieve a level of flexibility not found in traditional systems. For example, if you want to add lines to accommodate new employees, you can do so with a few clicks of the button. With traditional systems, you would have to physically install new lines. This can prove both costly and impractical.
How Should I Prepare to Make the Switch?
Before making the switch to SIP, it is important to audit your current Business Phone System. Does it support SIP Trunking, or do you need an upgrade? Are you currently under contract with another provider? Another important thing to examine is your network. Since your calls will be made through the internet, your network will have to be strong. If you don’t have enough bandwidth to support SIP, you will experience technical issues. Make sure you work with your prospective provider to determine if your network needs an upgrade.
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