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. Lower Call Rates to Mobiles - typically as good as LCR but without the stupidly long tie-ins - even chaeper with GSM gateway equipment.
3. Cheaper International Calls - most VOIP providers offer very low or inclusive international calls.
4. Reduced Line Rentals - many VOIP call carriers offer unlimited outbound trunk deals - this greatly reduces your monthly line rentals.
5. Home Workers Branch Office Calls are Free - if you switch these users then all these calls will be free.
6. Much Longer Call Recording - record more calls over longer periods without the need for a dedicated system - most VOIP PBX’s will do this - you just need ample hard drive capacity.
7. Keep Your Phone Number - by porting your numbers to voip you can move your business anywhere and still keep your numbers.
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. Improved Comms Control - change your systems, backup your PBX & create diverts 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!