In the past, the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) was what most commonly carried voice traffic. For the most part, these were analog lines. However, nowadays VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) has become a more widespread method of communication. Furthermore, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) has become prevalent in businesses looking for modern and flexible methods of communication. Here is why SIP Trunking has become popular:
What Is SIP Trunking?
SIP Trunking uses VoIP to facilitate the connection of a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) to the Internet. For companies still using analog systems, it is especially useful, as they can still get the benefits of VoIP without having to replace their entire system. All they have to do is install a Gateway to translate their analog data to VoIP. Here are some of the benefits:
SIP Trunking Benefits
There are many benefits and reasons why SIP Trunking has become popular. Here are just a few:
Save Money
Perhaps one of the best reasons to switch to SIP is that it is much less expensive than traditional calling. This is because your calls are routed through the internet rather than the PSTN. In fact, many providers even offer unlimited long-distance calling. You don’t have to bundle lines either; you can have the exact number of trunks you need.
Combine Voice and Video
With SIP, you don’t need separate lines for separate types of data. You can combine your data, voice, and video into a single line. This therefore helps reduce costs and increase reliability.
Easily Upgrade
SIP Trunking is a fantastic way to gradually move towards VoIP. If you are not quite ready to fully upgrade, you should switch to SIP Trunking. SIP allows you many of the same benefits without forcing you to completely overhaul your system.
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