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SIP Trunking Requirements: What You Need to Know

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking is growing in popularity as a way to reduce telecommunications costs for businesses. But before you can take advantage of SIP Trunking, you need to make sure your business meets the requirements. In this blog post, we will discuss what those requirements are and how you can meet them. Compatibility First, you need to make sure your phone system is compatible with...

Tips for Optimizing Your SIP Trunk Performance

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking is quickly becoming the preferred choice for businesses when it comes to telecom. SIP trunks offer a variety of benefits, including cost savings, scalability and flexibility. However, in order to get the most out of your SIP Trunking solution, you need to ensure that you are optimizing performance. In this blog post, we will discuss tips for optimizing SIP Trunk pe...

The Top SIP Trunking Security Practices

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

As more and more businesses move to SIP Trunking, the importance of SIP Trunking security becomes increasingly clear. If you're not taking the necessary precautions, your business could be at risk. In this blog post, we'll discuss the top SIP security practices that you should be following. By implementing these practices, you can rest assured that your system is safe from atta...

Answers to All of Your SIP Trunking Questions

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

Businesses are constantly looking for ways to improve their communications. SIP Trunking is one of the ways to accomplish this goal. Below are the answers to some of the most common SIP Trunking questions. What is SIP Trunking? SIP Trunking is a service that allows you to make and receive phone calls over the Internet using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). SIP Trunking is a...

SIP Trunking vs. PSTN: Which Is Right for You?

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

If you're a business owner, you know that having reliable phone service is essential. But which type of service is right for you: SIP Trunking or the PSTN? In this blog post, we'll compare SIP Trunking and the PSTN and help you decide which is the best option for your business. PSTN The PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) is the traditional landline phone service that mo...

Debunking the Myths: SIP Trunking Demystified

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

There are many myths surrounding SIP Trunking that business owners need to be aware of before making a decision about whether or not to adopt this technology. In this blog post, we will debunk the most common SIP Trunking myths and explain the benefits of this communication solution. Myth #1: SIP Trunking is too complicated for small businesses. Fact: SIP Trunking is actually...

What to ask a Prospective SIP Trunking Provider

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking is a service that provides VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) capabilities and connectivity to businesses by using an internet connection. It utilizes SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) to connect a business' IP PBX system to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) in order to make phone calls. SIP Trunking can provide many benefits to businesses, includin...

Why You Should Use SIP Trunking in Your Contact Center

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

If you haven’t considered switching to SIP Trunking, you should give the technology a closer look. This is especially true if you have a contact center. SIP Trunking offers many benefits and cost-savings. Here is why you should consider it: What is SIP Trunking? First of all, what is SIP Trunking? SIP Trunks replace physical connections between your contact center and the Pub...

Why you Should use SIP Trunking over Alternative Solutions

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking Solutions are one of the best ways to communicate in the modern business world. Session Initiation Protocol (or SIP) Trunking is the virtual equivalent of a Traditional Business Phone System. It uses the internet to virtually connect to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). Communicating this way has a lot of benefits. For example, because SIP transmits...

How SIP Trunking Can Improve Your Company

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

These days, business communications can prove challenging. Whether you have a small business or a large company with multiple offices, you need a reliable solution that is flexible and cost-effective. PRI or VoIP systems are pretty common solutions, but SIP Trunking is often the best option for all types of businesses. SIP consolidates lines, saves money, and offers flawless co...

Why SIP Trunking is More Popular than Ever

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

When SIP Trunking initially hit the market, it was met with a lot of skepticism. Both customers and technicians were used to physical analog lines. Therefore, they did not trust the way SIP Trunking depended on the internet. They consequentially had low expectations. In some ways this was justified, as the public internet infrastructure wasn’t quite up to the task back then. Ho...

Should You Use SIP Trunking Encryption?

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Christopher Cooper

One of the best technologies for telecommunications these days is SIP Trunking. SIP Trunking is used to replaced traditional telecommunication systems. It works through the internet to not only make and take calls but also to send data from one user to another. However, using the internet poses security risks. Fortunately, if you deploy SIP Trunking encryption it makes your com...

What You Should Know About SIP Firewall Security

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

Every company knows that network security is important. However, if you are a SIP Trunking user have you considered SIP firewall security? SIP Trunking has a lot of benefits for businesses, but because it uses the internet to place calls, it is important to consider security. Firewall security is one of the best places to start. Firewall In some ways, you can compare your fir...

Why You Should Migrate from PRI to SIP Trunking

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

PRI has been the standard technology for phone service for many years. However, as the Internet has become more prevalent, it has revolutionized the telecom industry. Many businesses now use it for the phone service. SIP Trunking, for example, has become one of the most popular options available. While traditional options may remain relevant for some, migrating from PRI to SIP ...

How Your Business Can Evolve with SIP Trunking

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

The business world has changed rapidly in the past few years. One of the biggest ways business has evolved is through remote operations. This, however, has presented some unique challenges, particularly concerning telecom solutions. Traditional Business Phone Systems aren’t practical when your workforce is scattered in different locations. Fortunately, technologies like SIP Tru...

How to Prepare for Switching to SIP Trunking

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking has become one of the most popular choices for a Business Phone System. Also known as Session Initiation Protocol, SIP is a method for voice communication over the internet. With SIP, you can replace your PSTN. This not only saves you money but gives you access to a whole host of features and benefits. If you decide that switching to SIP Trunking is right for your ...

An Overview of SIP Trunking

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking is one of the best ways to replace inflexible and expensive phone lines. Rather than using traditional, physical lines, with SIP you select how many trunks you need for each office location, how many numbers you want, and what features you wish to have. Not only is this cheaper, but it is a great way to customize your Business Phone System to fit your individual co...

What Do You Stand to Gain From Switching to SIP Trunking?

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

Internet-based phone systems hold an advantage over traditional phones. They allow businesses to save money and streamline communications. One of the most popular modern phone solutions for business is SIP Trunking (Session Initiation Protocol). How Does SIP Trunking Work? SIP trunks act as virtual connection between an Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP) and a busines...

Why SIP Trunking is Great for Startups

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

Beginning a new company can often prove expensive. Therefore, at first it is a good idea to reduce expenses wherever you can. In recent years, cloud and mobility technologies have offered businesses many benefits. One of the biggest is monthly billing models, making it a great choice for startups. Many new businesses are specifically opting for SIP Trunking. SIP Trunking SIP ...

What is SIP Trunking Used for?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking is a great communications option for all businesses. It delivers high-quality communications by merging your existing voice and data networks into a unified network. This typically comes with a considerable cost savings. If you are currently using a digital or non-IP PBX system, it is especially useful because you can use your current equipment to save as much as 4...

Why VoIP and SIP Trunking are the Future of Communications

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

These days, many businesses of all sizes are switching to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking for their telecommunications requirements. Is this just a passing fad or are they the future of telecommunications? VoIP and SIP Trunking One of the reasons they have grown in popularity is because when they are combined they create a fl...

How Robust is SIP Trunk Security Against Cyber Attacks?

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking works by connecting your phone system to the internet via VoIP. Because of this, it also inherits some of the same security risks associated with using the internet. Your calls are potentially vulnerable because cybercriminals can intercept VoIP data packets. Fortunately, there are several SIP Trunk security practices that allow you to safely handle data. Best Pra...

How you can Decrease Communications Costs with SIP Trunking

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

Your company can experience many benefits if you move to SIP Trunking. Perhaps the most popular benefit is the cost savings. Moving from PRI lines to SIP can save you as much as 40-50% off of your monthly business phone bills. How does that work? Here’s how SIP can decrease your communication costs: Eliminate Long Distance Fees Most businesses pay for SIP Trunking by the chan...

Should you Choose SIP Trunking or a Cloud PBX?

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking and Cloud PBX systems are similar in many ways. For example, they are both VoIP solutions. They also share similar features and functions. They both use SIP (or Session Initiation Protocol) to get to an endpoint. Most importantly, perhaps, they are great options for users who want to migrate from their Traditional Business Phone Systems. However, if you are trying ...

How to Easily Transition from PRI to SIP Trunking

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

The clear trend in today’s business world is the transition away from PRI (Primary Rate Interface) Systems. A PRI is otherwise known as the legacy method of telephone service. PRI systems often include PBX (Private Branch Exchange) systems. Using a PRI is the traditional method of telecommunications and often does not include a lot of the modern features found in today’s Busine...

What Your Company Should Know Before Switching to SIP Trunking

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

Due to its overall benefits, many businesses these days have switched to SIP Trunking. Should your company follow suit? Here is everything your company should know before switching to SIP Trunking: What is SIP Trunking? Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) Trunking is essentially phone service delivered through the internet. SIP is an alternative to traditional telephony. Making ...

The Do’s and Don’ts of SIP Trunking

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

The key to running a successful business is keeping your company’s communication lines operational. In many cases, companies rely on email and cell phone networks. However, these methods have their own issues. When you’re running a business you can’t have communication issues. Rather than relying on email and cell phones, you should consider SIP Trunking. Here’s why: SIP Trunk...

How to Manage Your SIP Trunking Migration

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

These days, there is a wide selection of professional telecommunication options. By choosing the right option, you can gain access to advanced features, Unified Communications integration, and decreased costs. SIP Trunking can allow you all of the aforementioned benefits, and more. However, how easy is switching to SIP? Here is the best way to manage your SIP Trunking migration...

What is the Best Business Phone Service for your Company?

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Christopher Cooper

Your company may have some of the best technology on the market, but if you don’t have great business phone service you may find yourself struggling to keep up with your competitors. Unfortunately, there are so many telecom options to choose from it can prove difficult to decide which route to go. Here are some of the most prevalent types of business phone service on the market...

Is Your Company Using an Outdated Business Phone System?

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

If your business is using an outdated Business Phone System, it could be harming your company more than you realize. First of all, what is considered ‘outdated’? In terms of PCs, anything that is five to ten years old is considered outdated. Business Phone Systems are similar. However, you don’t want to consider timeframes as a hard and fast rule; it is better to consider how y...

How SIP Trunking Can Improve Your Conference Calls

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

In today’s modern business world, employees spend a lot of their time on conference calls. Unfortunately, inconsistent call quality will make conference calling a near impossibility. After all, dealing with lost audio or latency problems is not only frustrating but impractical. These days, successful conference calls are more important than ever. Here’s how SIP Trunking can hel...

Benefits of Leaving Your Traditional Business Phone System Behind

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

Support and maintenance for Traditional Business Phone Systems is rapidly fading. This is just one reason that you should consider leaving your Traditional Business Phone System behind. The question, however, is what technology improves upon traditional systems? One of the most popular solutions is SIP Trunking. Here’s why: Cost Savings SIP Trunking can help save your busines...

What Your Company Should Know About SIP Trunk Failovers

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

As the popularity in SIP Trunking grows, businesses have begun to explore the benefits of switching to it. For example, SIP allows for scalability, flexibility, and cost decreases. However, even with a technology offering many benefits, businesses must consider disaster recovery. Here is what your company should know regarding SIP Trunk failovers. Handling SIP Trunk Failovers ...

Why You Should Ditch Your Traditional Business Phone System

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

Making a change in life is never easy. This includes the relationship between a business and their Business Phone System. Sometimes companies find themselves stuck with an outdated, traditional solution that they don’t like. Outdated systems often require frequent maintenance and lack features that a competitive business requires. Whether it is because of a contract or simply t...

Why is QoS Important in SIP Trunking?

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

When you switch to SIP Trunking, it is important to understand how QoS plays a role in your new solution. First of all, what is QoS? QoS stands for Quality of Service. In SIP Trunking, it refers to a router setting that is vital to ensuring quality audio. Quality of Service SIP Trunking operates through an internet connection. In a typical office, data passes through your con...

Surprising Benefits of SIP Trunking

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

There are many obvious benefits of SIP Trunking. By replacing traditional systems and switching to a virtual system, you can lower your costs, increase your system’s reliability, and add great features. Is that all you gain by moving to SIP Trunking though? While those are great benefits, there are even more reasons you should switch. Here are just a few examples: Quick Return...

How Does SIP Trunking Work?

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

The biggest difference between SIP Trunking and traditional telecommunications is that SIP connects your Business Phone System to the outside world through the internet and VoIP rather than physical phone lines. SIP Trunks can also relay video and messages. They are now seen as a very common and popular way for companies to carry out their business communications. However, t...

Why You Can Rest Easy with SIP Trunking

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

Most people switch their telecommunications either to save money or improve customer service. SIP Trunking is one of the best solutions for achieving both of these goals and then some. Here’s why you can rest easy by switching to SIP. SIP Trunking Benefits: Scalable – With SIP Trunking, you only have to pay for what you currently need. Rather than purchasing channels in b...

How Your Business Can Have a Successful SIP Trunking Onboarding

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

If you want to have a successful business, you need to keep your line of communications open. SIP Trunking paired with Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is one of the best ways to succeed. What is SIP Trunking and how can you have a successful onboarding? SIP Trunking SIP Trunking is a way of virtualizing your phone connections. Rather than operating off of an analo...

What Happens If I Use SIP Trunking and the Internet Goes Down?

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking has a wealth of benefits. However, what happens if the Internet goes down? Unfortunately, if you haven’t prepared accordingly, it will knock your phones down for the duration of the outage. So, what do you do to keep your communications flowing? Here are a few tips and troubleshooting ideas that can ensure you are not ever cut off from your customers: Backup Inter...

What You Should Do if You are Working Remotely with SIP

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

In recent days, the requirement to work remotely has grown necessary for many businesses. However, sometimes the transition doesn’t go quite as well as it should. Moving from an office to a house can prove challenging. After all, you need to support all of the technical requirements you are used to at the office. If you are using SIP Trunking to work remotely, here are a few th...

How to Ensure that Your SIP Trunking System is a Success

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking has many benefits. Not only can it save you money, but it is also easily scalable, simple to maintain, and it comes with a host of great features. However, there are some businesses who are wary of switching to a relatively new technology. Here’s how to ensure that your SIP Trunking system is a success: Find the Right SIP Trunking Provider Not all SIP Trunking pr...

Does SIP Trunking Work for Large Companies?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking is a great alternative for handling the telecommunications needs of companies. In the past however, it seemed that it was mostly smaller companies that leaned towards SIP Trunking. Does this mean that it isn’t a practical solution for large companies as well? On the contrary, SIP is a great option for both small and large companies. Here’s why: Cost-Efficient Opt...

What Your Company Should Do When a Traditional Landline Is Not Practical Anymore

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Christopher Cooper

Even as Internet Telephony grows in popularity, many business owners remain hesitant about making the switch. It is understandable, as it is a big step to rely only on the Internet as opposed to a traditional landline. Here are why landlines are not always practical in today’s business world and why you should consider making the change. Traditional Landlines Traditional land...

How SIP Trunking Can Help Your IT Department

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

Your Business Phone System typically takes up a lot of your IT Department’s time. It doesn’t have to be that way though. With SIP Trunking, your IT Department has more freedom to focus on other business projects. Here’s how: Access With Traditional Business Phone Systems, you don’t have much access and control. You have to contact your provider to make the simplest of changes...

Here’s Why Everyone is Moving to SIP Trunking

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

Nowadays many companies have moved to Internet-based communications. Why? One of the largest reasons is the combination of cost and added features. Many companies moving in this direction have landed on SIP Trunking as the option that best fits their business. SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) Trunking utilizes (VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol) technology to connect to a PBX ...

How SIP Trunking can Help Your Small Business

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

Opening a small business can prove challenging enough without having to deal with inadequate communications. If you want to succeed every detail has to be attended to correctly. SIP Trunking is an innovative way to maintain low costs but still provide the technology to meet your business demands. It is a great tool to get many of the same features that large enterprises enjoy. ...

How to Use Your Current PBX for SIP Trunking

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

Companies are rapidly switching from PSTN Business Phone Systems to SIP based systems. SIP stands for Session Initiation Protocol. It is a method of transmitting phone calls and data via the internet. SIP has a lot of advantages over traditional systems. For example, SIP is scalable and provides cost savings. You also don’t receive nearly as many long-distance charges. The othe...

6 Ways Your Company Can Gain from SIP Trunking

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking is a great way for businesses to efficiently deliver voice communications via VoIP. Your company doesn’t only gain efficiency though; you also receive scalability, cost savings, and more. Here are some of the biggest ways your company can gain from SIP Trunking. Cost Savings One of the most common ways SIP saves companies money is by combining voice and data netw...

Understanding SIP Trunking Basics

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) Trunking is a method of sending media and phone services via the Internet. In order to understand SIP Trunking basics, it is helpful to know how VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) works. VoIP allows companies to have a Business Phone System that operates through the Internet. It converts analog phone signals into digital signals. One way to us...

How to Guarantee a Smooth SIP Trunking Implementation

Posted on October 10, 2019October 18, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

There are many benefits to SIP Trunking. SIP Trunking can lower costs, guarantee flexible business continuity, and deliver great features such as call monitoring and call recording. Unfortunately, SIP Trunking implementations don’t always go easily. There are challenges with making any large change, but switching to SIP Trunking doesn’t have to prove burdensome. Here are some t...

How You Can Secure Your SIP Trunking Solution

Posted on October 3, 2019October 18, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

Unfortunately, the more prevalent SIP Trunking becomes, they more susceptible it becomes to cyber attacks. As a business owner, you have to take care to keep your SIP Trunking Solution secure. Here are some common attacks and how to prevent them. Common Attacks Malware Put simply, malware is any kind of software that can steal data, open backdoors, or leak credentials. The m...

SIP Trunking FAQs

Posted on September 19, 2019October 18, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

Many prospective SIP Trunking clients are not telecommunication experts, but rather business owners simply looking to improve their business communications. In order to help these clients, here is a list of some of the most common SIP Trunking FAQs. What is SIP Trunking? Simply put, SIP Trunking is a way of sending telephone calls and data over the internet. It stands for Ses...

How to Overcome Your Concerns About Upgrading From a Traditional Business Phone System

Posted on August 29, 2019October 18, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

All businesses must reconsider their Business Phone System from time to time. Whether it is getting too expensive to maintain or it is simply too old, upgrading your traditional Business Phone System can prove daunting. It is often a hassle to gather all the information you need to make a massive switch. However, there are solutions, such as SIP Trunking, that can save you mone...

What You Should Know About SIP Trunking Cost Savings

Posted on July 18, 2019October 18, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

The popularity of SIP Trunking is growing at an astronomical rate. Why are businesses turning to SIP Trunking? One of the biggest reasons why is the cost savings associated with replacing your traditional Business Phone System with SIP Trunking. Here’s how SIP can save your business money. No Call Forwarding Costs A traditional phone system is tied to a specific location. Thi...

3 Things to Know Before Your Business Switches to SIP Trunking

Posted on June 20, 2019October 18, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking is a fantastic way for businesses to merge their current voice and data networks into a single network. This delivers high-quality communications, along with considerable cost savings. However, there are three things that your business should know before making the switch. Know Your Network You need to know how many simultaneous calls your business makes prior to...

SIP Trunking Security Protocols That Your Company Needs to Implement

Posted on June 6, 2019October 18, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

SIP Trunking is a fantastic way for companies to upgrade their telecommunications and save money. SIP Trunking connects your phone applications with your PBX Business Phone System. One of the biggest reasons SIP Trunking is a more budget friendly option is because it requires less hardware. A big benefit of not having as much hardware is that it is easier to manage and maintain...

How you Can Save Money with SIP Trunking

Posted on May 23, 2019October 18, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

Companies can’t afford to waste time or money with missing calls from valuable clients. Whether poor internal communication or a bad telephone system is to blame, it costs you money to use a substandard telecommunications solution. However, SIP Trunking helps you not only increase your revenue through improved communications but also costs less. What Is SIP Calling? SIP is “S...

Five Ways SIP Trunking Can Improve Your Business

Posted on May 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by Christopher Cooper

When a business operates off of an inefficient phone system it can lead to reduced employee morale, missed deadlines, maintenance headaches, and unhappy customers. Unfortunately, most traditional business phone systems can create all of these problems, whereas a newer type of system can alleviate them. One of the best solutions for your business is SIP Trunking. Here are five r...