Rotary dials, tangled up coiled phone cords and alphanumeric phone numbers?words that bring to mind images of extinct telecommunication technologies. But as you reminisce about phones of yesteryear, your current office phone probably does not come to mind.
Most people do not think of their current office phone as out-of-date. Sure, it doesn't have as many blinking lights, buttons and features as maybe some high-tech phones do, but it is still as good as any, right? Well, the phone itself may be. But the behind-the-scenes technology that makes your phone work is going the way of the car phone.
More and more companies are switching to a system called VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol. VoIP bypasses traditional phone lines and instead transmits conversations over the Internet or secure private IP networks.
With VoIP, your phone service can be as flexible as you are in addressing the demands of day-to-day business. VoIP allows both voice and data to share one access line. When your phone lines are not in use, bandwidth is concentrated on your Internet and data access needs, letting you benefit from increased bandwidth. When your phones are in use, the bandwidth automatically adjusts, based on how many lines you're using, to meet your telephone demands.
Using this approach saves your business money. You are no longer paying for idle phone lines. If a phone is not in use, its bandwidth is still meeting your data transfer needs. This way, you get the most for your money. Also, by using the Internet or a private IP network instead of a traditional phone line, VoIP can pack a lot more calls into a single line, so calls are significantly less expensive. Many VoIP services provide unlimited domestic long-distance calls for one low fixed cost, or free calls between your various offices. In many cases, your existing phones are ready to take advantage of this service, so you can step to the next level of telecommunications with minimal efforts.
VoIP also gives you control and flexibility not offered by most traditional phone services. Imagine being able to check your voicemail from your laptop when you are out of the office in a meeting. Or from any computer with Internet access … much like you do your e-mail. You can even attach a voicemail to an e-mail message like you would any other file and send it to a coworker or client. With VoIP, you can have a confidential fax sent straight to your e-mail rather than being sent to the office fax machine. You do not have to worry about busy signals when a client tries to send you a fax. And think about the peace of mind of knowing you won't miss an important call because you can easily transfer your office number to any phone number you wish. All these features and more are available through VoIP, on top of the features offered by most traditional phone services.
It is undeniable that conducting business online is quickly becoming an integral part of every business function. VoIP not only takes advantage of the power of data networks, but also helps integrate phones with other business tools and applications. By learning more about how VoIP can help your business, you will discover endless possibilities and potential to increase productivity, effectiveness, customer service, and most importantly, profitability.
For more information about VoIP, contact TelePacific Communications at (858) 200-2536, or visit www.telepacific.com.
Most people do not think of their current office phone as out-of-date. Sure, it doesn't have as many blinking lights, buttons and features as maybe some high-tech phones do, but it is still as good as any, right? Well, the phone itself may be. But the behind-the-scenes technology that makes your phone work is going the way of the car phone.
More and more companies are switching to a system called VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol. VoIP bypasses traditional phone lines and instead transmits conversations over the Internet or secure private IP networks.
With VoIP, your phone service can be as flexible as you are in addressing the demands of day-to-day business. VoIP allows both voice and data to share one access line. When your phone lines are not in use, bandwidth is concentrated on your Internet and data access needs, letting you benefit from increased bandwidth. When your phones are in use, the bandwidth automatically adjusts, based on how many lines you're using, to meet your telephone demands.
Using this approach saves your business money. You are no longer paying for idle phone lines. If a phone is not in use, its bandwidth is still meeting your data transfer needs. This way, you get the most for your money. Also, by using the Internet or a private IP network instead of a traditional phone line, VoIP can pack a lot more calls into a single line, so calls are significantly less expensive. Many VoIP services provide unlimited domestic long-distance calls for one low fixed cost, or free calls between your various offices. In many cases, your existing phones are ready to take advantage of this service, so you can step to the next level of telecommunications with minimal efforts.
VoIP also gives you control and flexibility not offered by most traditional phone services. Imagine being able to check your voicemail from your laptop when you are out of the office in a meeting. Or from any computer with Internet access … much like you do your e-mail. You can even attach a voicemail to an e-mail message like you would any other file and send it to a coworker or client. With VoIP, you can have a confidential fax sent straight to your e-mail rather than being sent to the office fax machine. You do not have to worry about busy signals when a client tries to send you a fax. And think about the peace of mind of knowing you won't miss an important call because you can easily transfer your office number to any phone number you wish. All these features and more are available through VoIP, on top of the features offered by most traditional phone services.
It is undeniable that conducting business online is quickly becoming an integral part of every business function. VoIP not only takes advantage of the power of data networks, but also helps integrate phones with other business tools and applications. By learning more about how VoIP can help your business, you will discover endless possibilities and potential to increase productivity, effectiveness, customer service, and most importantly, profitability.
For more information about VoIP, contact TelePacific Communications at (858) 200-2536, or visit www.telepacific.com.