So it's 2009, recession is here & voip is still gaining ground over conventional systems. Here are a few reasons why you should consider moving your business telecoms to VOIP:
1. Lower Call Rates to Terrestrial Numbers - many Voip call carriers offer low rate or free(inclusive) calls - Vonage, Telapliant, Gradwell.
2. Low Mobile Rates - Many UK VOIP call carriers offer mobile reates between 8 - 10p/min and rates as low as 3p/min using GSM gateways.
3. Cheaper International Calls - most VOIP providers offer very low or inclusive international calls.
4. Low Cost Line Rentals - UK ITSP's such as Gradwell offer unlimited outbound trunks deals which greatly reduce your monthly line retal costs.
5. Free Calls to Remote Workers & Branch Offices - by switching staff & all your offices to VOIP you will never pay to call these again.
6. Longer Call Recording - Voip calls recordings need less storage capacity than convetional calls and you dont require a seperate system for recording.
7. Keep your Geographic Number - by migrating your numbers to VOIP you can keep the number where ever you go.
8. Automatic Call Diversion - should your PBX/phone lines/internet fail your calls will be diverted automatically to numbers of your choice
9. Short Contracts - many ITSPs offer short contracts without tie-ins - typically 1 or 3 months leaving you free to switch should you need to.
10. Greater Control - full control of your comms - apply your own call diverts and modify your phone system remotely.
VOIP users should not see any difference in call quality if implemented correctly see voip call quality for more info. The path to success may not always be smooth as telephone service providers may cause un-necessary number porting delays & internet connections will vary with location. The experience or inexperience of your installer will play a big part in the success or failure of your migration - always get references! - 15433
1. Lower Call Rates to Terrestrial Numbers - many Voip call carriers offer low rate or free(inclusive) calls - Vonage, Telapliant, Gradwell.
2. Low Mobile Rates - Many UK VOIP call carriers offer mobile reates between 8 - 10p/min and rates as low as 3p/min using GSM gateways.
3. Cheaper International Calls - most VOIP providers offer very low or inclusive international calls.
4. Low Cost Line Rentals - UK ITSP's such as Gradwell offer unlimited outbound trunks deals which greatly reduce your monthly line retal costs.
5. Free Calls to Remote Workers & Branch Offices - by switching staff & all your offices to VOIP you will never pay to call these again.
6. Longer Call Recording - Voip calls recordings need less storage capacity than convetional calls and you dont require a seperate system for recording.
7. Keep your Geographic Number - by migrating your numbers to VOIP you can keep the number where ever you go.
8. Automatic Call Diversion - should your PBX/phone lines/internet fail your calls will be diverted automatically to numbers of your choice
9. Short Contracts - many ITSPs offer short contracts without tie-ins - typically 1 or 3 months leaving you free to switch should you need to.
10. Greater Control - full control of your comms - apply your own call diverts and modify your phone system remotely.
VOIP users should not see any difference in call quality if implemented correctly see voip call quality for more info. The path to success may not always be smooth as telephone service providers may cause un-necessary number porting delays & internet connections will vary with location. The experience or inexperience of your installer will play a big part in the success or failure of your migration - always get references! - 15433
About the Author:
The author is an established IP phone systems consultant and has worked in the industry since 2003. Check out UK Call Rates for the latest BT, LCRs & VOIP ITSP tariffs & price comparisons.
