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Changing phone numbers can be very inconvenient for individuals and even more damaging for businesses. For decades the cost and friction of changing business cards, signage, advertising copy and more was a barrier to switching telephone carriers for businesses and an impediment to completion in the telecommunications market. Congress started to change this with The…

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. In the case of the open source PBX that is absolutely true. The solution that forms the basis of most open source PBX software today, Asterisk, was developed by Mark Spencer in 1999 because he didn’t want to shell out $50,000 for a phone system for…

I saw an article today with an interview with an “expert” who claims that the infamous Loch Ness monster is actually a species of giant catfish, (which seems appropriate since “catfishing” is a term the millennials coined for using a false identity on social media to try to trick someone romantically). Things are rarely what…

We’re delighted that you’re reading the SIP.US blog and hope you check back frequently for more news, tips, tricks, and FAQ’s, but we know we’re not the only good resource for people who have deployed or are considering SIP trunking. Here are a few other fabulous resources you can bookmark for even more information about…

I noticed this advertisement the other day and it made me smile. At one point in time the best new idea in business automation was the Rolodex. “The last word in filing convenience.” Ok… well, maybe not the last word. I doubt that you are still using index cards to organize your contacts, but you…

If you have some concerns about moving to SIP trunking for your business, good for you! It is always wise to be skeptical of unfamiliar technologies. Asking questions and learning from the experiences of others is the best way to sort out myth from fact. As with most technologies, there are some persistent worries associated…

If you read this blog, you know we love a good FAQ post. As a SIP trunking provider we are very familiar with the questions that people ask most frequently. However, there are a few questions that we believe aren’t asked frequently enough by people considering SIP. Here is a list of questions that you…

As often happens with specialized professions or industries, an entire language has evolved for telecommunications. This is great when people who spend their days thinking about networks and protocols talk to each other, but very confusing for people who just want to know what communications solution is right for their business. We thought it would…

It is very common for small businesses to lack sophisticated technical resources. For this reason many small business owners believe that they can’t take advantage of the cutting edge technologies available to larger corporations. Fortunately, in the case of SIP trunking, that isn’t true. In fact, SIP is an excellent alternative to traditional communications approaches…

In November 1967, the FCC met with AT&T to find a means of establishing a universal emergency number that could be implemented quickly. The digits 9-1-1 were selected as the emergency code throughout the United States. The three-digit telephone number quickly connects callers to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), from which the appropriate services…