Take a look at our full rundown of VOIP phone systems, all the advantages of VOIP phone systems and why you should consider upgrading right away!
What is VOIP?
VoIP is an acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol. In even simpler terms: it’s phone service delivered over the internet. VoIP is the technology that converts your voice into a digital signal, which in return, allows you to make a phone call directly from a computer, laptop, VoIP phone, or any other data-driven devices.
If you have a good quality internet connection, you can rely on this connection to get phone service from, as opposed to relying on your local phone company.
But what about current phone systems?
Traditional business phone lines utilise the old ‘box on the wall’ PBX systems, which use something called ISDN lines (a circuit-switched telephone network system that transmits both data and voice over a digital line). However these are becoming quickly outdated and are well on their way out, to make room for the almighty VOIP phone system.
BT have announced that from early 2020 new ISDN lines will no longer be offered and existing systems will be turned off by 2025. So, VOIP really is going to be rolling in quickly, and we predict it’s going to be dominating the world of telecoms before you know it.
How does VoIP work?
Voice over IP converts your voice into a digital signal, that is then compressed and sent over the internet, using ethernet or a WIFI connection. A VoIP service provider then sets up the call between all participants.
On the receiving end, the digital data that was sent, is then uncompressed into the sound that the receivers will hear through their handset or speakerphones.
What are the advantages of VoIP phone systems?
VOIP Phone Systems offer a range of different advantages to businesses, with advantage benefiting different factors towards the success of your company. Advantages of VOIP Phone Systems include:
- Low Cost
- Higher Call Quality
- Easily Scalable
- Flexibility
- Future Proofing
Low cost
VoIP can drastically reduce your businesses running costs by eliminating the need for lots of individual telephone lines, for it’s a low cost alternative to the traditional telephone system. VoIP uses your internet/broadband connection to make and receive your telephone calls, so you can rely solely on this.
Here at The Red Penguin Group, we offer a variety of discounted hosted VoIP packages, which each come with an array of features integrate with VoIP; Each featuring 5000 inclusive minutes, smartphone integration and advanced call routing as standard.
AND- On average we save our customers £3500 per year on their telecoms, use our price calculator now to see how much we can save you.
Higher Call Quality
Want to wave goodbye to that muffled sound quality once and for all? Yep, we thought so- then VoIP is the way to go.
Because VoIP uses your internet connection, it offers much higher call quality when compared to its’ alternatives. Relying purely on an internet connection, a VoIP telephone system provides its users HD voice with crisp audio.
Easily Scalable
One huge advantage to VoIP is how scalable the system is. Because VoIP telephone systems use the internet for calls, adding new users is super easy and you won’t need to stress about the hassle of provisioning new lines- instead, you can just add phones and licenses if required. VoIP can adapt to meet your current requirements, as well as be there for any future changes.
Flexibility
Flexibility and portability is crucial for any business, and another advantage of a VoIP telephone system is that it enables businesses to be as mobile and as portable as possible. When using a VoIP network- you are able to enable mobile users, as well as desk-based users to connect to your telephone system.
Prepared for the ISDN switch off
As we mentioned, a vital benefit switching to a VoIP phone system is that you will be fully prepared for the ISDN switch off in 2025, and move into a new realm of technology fully equipped with the latest phone systems.
Future proofing
VoIP gives your business a full future proofing blanket; Old technologies are being faded out – ISDN, and by upgrading to a VoIP phone system, you can be sure that your telephony is modern and doesn’t run the risk of becoming old-fashioned or redundant.
Should you switch to VoIP phone systems?
As we mentioned, from early 2020- new ISDN lines are no longer going to be offered, and existing systems are going to be switched off by 2025, so in hindsight- yes, you should definitely explore all the advantages and features that VoIP have to offer.
Did you know: In a study by Software Advice, it was concluded that 72% of participants ranked VoIP phone systems higher than any other system due to its’ seamless use for working remotely. And, if there’s one thing this pandemic has taught is, it’s that the future of workplaces is going to be largely remote, where unified communication will play a vital role.
And…thanks to IT world’s report, there was a clear estimate that that switching to VoIP phone solutions translates to over 45% savings for businesses per month as compared to traditional phone services.
That’s like music to every business owners ears, right? Moneysaving!
Contact us today
If you’re interested in upgrading to VoIP, or would like to find out more about how VoIP can upgrade your business today, you can get in touch with us directly by giving us a call on 0115 784 8850, or sending us a quick email- info@redpenguin.it