Companies around the country are discovering the advantages of using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems. VoIP routes phone calls over the Internet instead of through traditional phone channels, by converting outdated analog phone signals into highly-efficient digital transmissions. These travel through the Internet to deliver voice communications that take up far less bandwidth space in the wires, allowing for severely reduced phone bills.
However, lower phone bills aren't the only reason that businesses prefer VoIP telephony over traditional landline systems. VoIP allows companies to choose between operating their own on-site Private Branch Exchange (PBX (News - Alert)) servers, or using a cloud-based hosted PBX solution that sees the VoIP provider managing the network.
With either option VoIP providers offer an improved audio quality when compared to landline phone systems as well as a wide range of business-class calling features, many of which are included for free. With Business VoIP, companies simply get better phone systems with lower bills.
One of the requirements for VoIP telephony is a high-speed Internet connection. In today's age, this is already a necessity for good business, so switching to a VoIP phone system allows companies to consolidate these costs, instead of paying for separate Internet and phone services.
Several business VoIP providers, such as Vocalocity (News - Alert), will include several free calling features with a subscription to their service. These features are comparable to those found within a Fortune 500 company, and typically include things like call forwarding, music on hold, multiple phone lines and even automated attendants. These features not only increase the resources available to business call centers, but also bolster the company's public image.
With benefits like these, it's little wonder that businesses are switching to VoIP phone systems to manage their calling networks. The Internet is becoming a more important part of the overall world economy, so it makes sense that phone networks use it instead of aging landlines, which were invented nearly 150 years ago. Getting with business VoIP means getting with the times, as well as having access to great features at a lower price.
Edited by Rory J. Thompson