| VoIP platforms offer different features for a variety of | | | | provider will connect an access device that connects |
| uses. Since VoIP technologies are now found in large | | | | your business to the main network. This will allow you |
| and small businesses and residences, providers have | | | | to maintain any DID numbers you currently use and |
| evolved to offer services suitable for anyone. Voice | | | | avoid a transfer of data from one system to another. |
| over Internet protocol is the act of transmitting voice | | | | Features of VoIP Services |
| over the Internet or another packet switch device. This | | | | There are two types of voice over providers: those |
| type of transmission is also called Internet telephony. | | | | that cater to large enterprises and those that are |
| As VoIP technology has become more popular with | | | | focused on small businesses. For this reason, service |
| the general public, a number of voice over phone | | | | providers offer different features that cater to their |
| companies have popped up offering their own unique | | | | demographic. Most, if not all, service providers offer |
| VoIP platforms. Some platforms allow for free calling | | | | VoIP technology that integrates phone calls, faxes, |
| between subscribers, while others offer reduced rates | | | | email, mobile calls, phone to PC calls, and PC to PC |
| for international calls. These services greatly compete | | | | calls in one package. |
| with traditional phone companies, and some believe | | | | Using these features, a business can work with local |
| they help contribute to more competitive pricing | | | | and international clients from one phone system. And |
| amongst mobile and landline carriers. | | | | the service is available anywhere there is an Internet |
| SIP Platforms | | | | connection, so businesses can operate internationally |
| The session initiation protocol is the main component of | | | | without worrying about higher expenditures. |
| telephony that controls the establishment of call | | | | Other features include the availability of DDI service so |
| transfers. Businesses that currently use IPPBX can | | | | that blocks of international numbers can be allocated |
| benefit from platforms that use SIP trunking. SIP | | | | to your business. The service provider can also |
| trunking allows you to keep your current branch | | | | provide your company with USB phones for traveling |
| exchange phone extensions and add on VoIP | | | | and desk phones for offices that have the capability |
| technology. | | | | of calling PC's or accepting phone calls from PC's. |
| Using SIP trunking allows you to save money because | | | | Researching VoIP platforms before deciding on one is |
| you don't have to invest in a new phone system in | | | | the best way to find the platform that meets both |
| order to upgrade to voice over technology. The | | | | your financial and business needs. |