Boost Your Business: Why VoIP is the Smart Investment

If you’re considering Voice over Internet Protocol, you’ve made the smart choice. We’ve reviewed why this is.

Here are three key reasons why now is the time to switch to a VoIP phone system:

Exceptional Value and Cost Savings

VoIP leverages your existing Internet connection to make calls, eliminating the need for expensive, dedicated phone line wiring.

Traditional phone systems require complex infrastructure and hit you with unpredictable long-distance and monthly charges. With VoIP, you get a much more predictable solution and a significantly less complex infrastructure, streamlining your services without sacrificing quality. You already need the Internet; why not maximize its potential with VoIP?

Dynamic Features for Peak Productivity

You don’t have to give up your favorite calling features for a better deal. VoIP keeps the essentials—call forwarding, voicemail, and auto-attendant functions—and enhances them with advanced capabilities.

VoIP is a core component of a unified communications platform, also giving your team access to high-value features like video conferencing and instant messaging. Compared to the traditional system that charges for every extra feature, VoIP provides optimal productivity and efficiency right out of the box.

Unprecedented Flexibility and Scalability

VoIP removes the constraint of being tethered to a desk phone. Employees can work productively from anywhere, on almost any approved, connected device—be it their desktop, laptop, smartphone, or tablet.

VoIP Best Practices

Monitor your network performance: Regularly monitor your internet connection speed for sign of jitter. Many VoIP providers offer tools and VoIP speed tests to help you monitor your network performance.
Optimize your network bandwidth: Your internet plan should have enough bandwidth to support your VoIP needs. A good rule of thumb is to have at least 100 kbps of upload speed per VoIP device.
Prioritize VoIP traffic: Configure your router to prioritize VoIP traffic (SIP traffic) over other types of internet traffic, such as video streaming, so your voice calls have the bandwidth they need for optimal quality.
Use high-quality equipment: Invest in high-quality VoIP phones and headsets for clear audio quality and to reduce dropped calls.
Conduct regular maintenance: Perform regular maintenance on your VoIP system, such as updating software and firmware. Keep your system running smoothly and securely.
Test your system regularly: Schedule regular test calls to check for any problems with your VoIP system to identify and troubleshoot any issues before they become a problem for your users.
Develop a disaster recovery plan: Have a plan in place in case of a power outage or internet disruption. This could include having a backup internet connection or using a mobile VoIP app.

By sending calls over the Internet, VoIP opens up a world of opportunities for remote and hybrid teams. Furthermore, your VoIP solution can effortlessly scale up or down with your business growth, ensuring your communication infrastructure always meets your exact needs.

The only question remaining is: Where will you be productive with VoIP?

Ready to transform your business communication? Learn more today by calling us at 518-479-3881.