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Session initiation protocol, or SIP, is widely viewed as the future of communication. Instead of dealing with slow and outdated copper lines, those who use SIP trunks can tap into robust Internet connections. Some business have been slow to make the leap; here are 10 signs you should invest in a SIP trunk. Telephony is…

Businesses traditionally exchanged information electronically in two ways: exchanging data by using a communications network or talking on a phone. The architectures for data and voice systems were very different. Data used an approach that was store-and-forward. Voice systems provided communication that was two-way and in real time. However, the best of both worlds is…

Standing for Session Initiation Protocol, SIP is the most popular IP telephony protocol. SIP is responsible for establishing a call, controlling the transfer of the voice data throughout the call, and terminating the connection when the call is finished. In addition to these functions, SIP can also be used for other types of communication services.…

The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a protocol used in signaling communications. This article will discuss the aspects of SIP termination. However, before that can be adequately explained, it is important to have a basic understanding of what SIP is and what exactly it involves. SIP is commonly utilized to control communication sessions for multimedia…

Session Initiation Protocol or SIP Trunking is a valuable tool that allows businesses to connect their phone systems to the Internet, and use the speed of digital connections to handle communications versus traditional land lines. The same conduit can still manage everything else as well including 911 calls, multimedia conferencing, messaging, locational information, and other…

Many businesses are making the switch from PRI (Primary Rate Interface) to SIP trunks. There are many reasons to make the switch, but large businesses are finding that it’s easier, more convenient and more efficient to use a cloud SIP trunking solution. Why switch from PRI (Primary Rate Interface)? PRI is the old standby and…

  Configuring an Affordable SIP Trunk Setting up a SIP Trunk is a straightforward process.  When configuring your PBX or device, there are two types of authentication mechanisms commonly used when setting up the SIP trunk – “Username / Password authentication” or “IP address authentication”. Username / Password Authentication This is the most commonly used…

SIP Telephony Growth Threatens Toll Network Research from several leading analyst firms confirms that the migration to SIP telephony for business is well underway and will continue it’s rapid expansion over the next several years.  According to a SIP study by The Eastern Management Group, 42% of businesses will send all of their toll traffic…

The Economics of SIP Calling There are many reasons why businesses choose SIP trunking as an alternative to traditional telephone lines. Although SIP offers many attractive features, the lower cost is the main driver, so it makes sense to ask if SIP calls are actually cheaper than other phone calls. SIP Calls Let’s start by…