So it's 2009, recession is here & voip is still gaining ground over conventional systems. Here are a few reasons why you should consider moving your business telecoms to VOIP:
1. Lower Call Rates to Terrestrial Numbers - many Voip call carriers offer low rate or free(inclusive) calls - Vonage, Telapliant, Gradwell.
2. Lower Call Rates to Mobiles - typically as good as LCR but without the stupidly long tie-ins - even chaeper with GSM gateway equipment.
3. Low Cost Overseas Calls - as most of the distance of the call will be carried via the web - rates are either on iclusive plans or approximately 0.1p/min(UK)
4. Reduced Line Rentals - many VOIP call carriers offer unlimited outbound trunk deals - this greatly reduces your monthly line rentals.
5. Free Calls to Offices & Remote Workers - calls between remote workers & offices will be free when using VOIP.
6. Longer Call Recording - no need for seperate PC to handle call recordings. Recordings use little storage - a terabyte drive can store millions of calls.
7. Keep Your Phone Number - by porting your numbers to VOIP you may keep your numbers regardless of where you move to - as far as your clients are concerned - nothing has changes.
8. Automatic Call Diversion - your calls will be diverted automatically upon any failure of service to any number/s of your choice.
9. Shorter Contracts - many VOIP call carriers offer shorter contract lengths - typically 1-3 months - hence you can switch without penalties.
10. Better Control - apply your own call diverts and change your phone system settings remotely at any time.
It's not always plain sailing to migrate to voiop as Companies like BT drag their heels with number porting & broadband quality varies with location. As with all telecom installations - success or failure is usually down to initial provisioning and the experience or incompetence of your installer.
1. Lower Call Rates to Terrestrial Numbers - many Voip call carriers offer low rate or free(inclusive) calls - Vonage, Telapliant, Gradwell.
2. Lower Call Rates to Mobiles - typically as good as LCR but without the stupidly long tie-ins - even chaeper with GSM gateway equipment.
3. Low Cost Overseas Calls - as most of the distance of the call will be carried via the web - rates are either on iclusive plans or approximately 0.1p/min(UK)
4. Reduced Line Rentals - many VOIP call carriers offer unlimited outbound trunk deals - this greatly reduces your monthly line rentals.
5. Free Calls to Offices & Remote Workers - calls between remote workers & offices will be free when using VOIP.
6. Longer Call Recording - no need for seperate PC to handle call recordings. Recordings use little storage - a terabyte drive can store millions of calls.
7. Keep Your Phone Number - by porting your numbers to VOIP you may keep your numbers regardless of where you move to - as far as your clients are concerned - nothing has changes.
8. Automatic Call Diversion - your calls will be diverted automatically upon any failure of service to any number/s of your choice.
9. Shorter Contracts - many VOIP call carriers offer shorter contract lengths - typically 1-3 months - hence you can switch without penalties.
10. Better Control - apply your own call diverts and change your phone system settings remotely at any time.
It's not always plain sailing to migrate to voiop as Companies like BT drag their heels with number porting & broadband quality varies with location. As with all telecom installations - success or failure is usually down to initial provisioning and the experience or incompetence of your installer.
About the Author:
The author is a IP phone systems consultant and has been involved in VOIP telecoms since 2003. Please check out the latest UK Call Rate Comparisons.
