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SIP Trunking 101 – An Introduction to the Basics
The internet age has impacted just about every aspect of American life. It has changed how we shop, consume entertainment, work, and keep up with friends. It has also profoundly changed the way we communicate. This is true for businesses as well as consumers. Old fashioned business phone systems are being replaced by internet protocol…
Read MoreThe SIP Carrier Selection Checklist
If you’ve made the decision to switch to SIP trunking for your business communications needs, or at least to consider the possibility, congratulations! You are on your way to significant cost savings, easier network administration, and access to useful unified communications capabilities. As you look for a SIP carrier to become your partner, keep in…
Read MoreVoIP Security — You Are Doing it Wrong
“Your guide says to set this feature like so, but can you tell me why that isn’t insecure?” My first ticket of the day revolved around the security posture of a well known VoIP Software in an on-premises implementation. After reading it I could only shake my head and say, “you are asking the wrong…
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Take Advantage of SIP Trunking Even if You have a Legacy PBX
One of the biggest reasons that businesses of all sizes and types are turning to SIP trunking is to save money. One perceived barrier that stops some businesses from jumping on the SIP bandwagon is the need for a SIP enabled PBX. When the goal is to cut costs, it can be difficult to justify…
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IM, Text, Email, Call – When to Do What
We’ve spent a lot of time on this blog on how you can leverage SIP trunking to support your communications infrastructure reliably and for a lot less money than traditional business phone lines. Today we thought we’d take a break from talking about how you should set up your phone system, and instead offer some…
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Enable SIP Trunking for Your Business in 6 Easy Steps
People turn to SIP Trunking for their business when they want to reduce costs, add unified communications features and increase flexibility. Expensive PRI lines and long-term contracts can go the way of the Dodo bird, allowing you to pay for only what you need now and grow at your own pace. Implementing SIP trunking is…
Read MoreHoliday Business Communications Checklist
The holidays may be the happiest time of the year, but they are also the busiest. With all the hustle and bustle it’s easy for things to fall through the cracks. We thought it would be helpful to jot down a list of holiday related business communications items that you won’t want to forget. Update…
Read MoreVoIP Conventional Wisdom: True or False?
Don’t worry, this isn’t a pop quiz. We just thought it might be helpful to talk about the things that people often say about VoIP, SIP trunking> and related topics that may or not be true. It’s easy to get confused when you hear different things about a topic that most people don’t think about…
Read More5 Reasons to Hang Up on Traditional Phone Lines for your Business
Consumers the world over are dumping traditional phone lines in favor of mobile devices and VoIP. In fact, 10 years ago 9 out of 10 American homes had a landline phone. Today it’s down to around only 50%, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. (They track phone ownership as part of their…
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How Much Internet Bandwidth Do You Need for SIP Trunking?
We get the chance to talk to people who are considering SIP trunking for their business every day. One question that comes up all the time is, “How much internet bandwidth do we need to use SIP?” It is an important question because the amount of bandwidth can have an impact on voice quality and…
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