The Top 6 Benefits of Moving to a VoIP Telephone System

If you are a business owner concerned about efficiency and cost-effective solutions for telecommunications, then Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone systems and service are worth looking into in today's Internet-connected society. When making a call to a well know company, it seems like VoIP services are answering most, if not all, of the telephone systems these days.

In saying that, I want to take a moment to answer some of the questions, you may have about VoIP communication solutions.

The Top Benefits of a VOIP Telephone System for Business 

There are many benefits to switching to a VoIP telephone system, from reducing the cost to increasing productivity. 

Improve Time Management, Reduce Cost and Increase Productivity

1. Lower Cost-Per-Call

Instead of using telephone lines, all calls are made over the internet and sent as packets of information. You can use your existing IP system in your business, or a direct line just for your phone system. The important thing is that there is a guaranteed, uninterrupted internet connection.

Long Distance Call

Usually, businesses that use VoIP can place domestic and long-distance calls for free. Assuming the phone number chosen for the company is in the United States, providers will allow all calls within the "lower 48" in the United States to be free of charge in most cases.

Mobile Service

If you are an on the go business owner who still spends a lot of time on the phone, VoIP services can change the way you take office-based phone calls.

With a traditional phone system, a line is assigned to a phone number, and even tho that call can be transferred to another phone, you are pretty much landlocked to the building at that point. Any changes that take place now become an endless task of remembering codes and keys to dial for transfers, holds, and call ques. 

All of this is eliminated With a VoIP phone system. There are no physical limitations to phone calls, and calls can be easily transferred to your mobile phone, and still continue to use "office extensions" as if you were right in the next room. All while continuing to maintain the privacy of your mobile phone number. Making calls with "office-based numbers" is just as easy with a VoIP phone app. A VoIP app will allow you to place calls from an office assigned number and transfer the call to your office with the push of a button. 

Standard Features

With VoIP phone systems, you can choose where and when phones ring and how. For instance, you might want to have a specific type of call forwarded to your office from the auto attendant. If you don't answer the call, it can be automatically re-routed to another user in the office or even out to your mobile device. To put it simply, calls never have to go unanswered again. A call can be re-routed until someone picks it up. 

Auto attendants can also be programmed to give a particular message during after hours, lunch hours, holidays, and special events. These messages can be set one time and forgotten, no more continually resetting the answering machine. 

Making the Right Decision for Your Business

Understandably shifts in how companies communicate can sound risky. Moving to a VoIP phone system can be confusing with all the different services and features that are available. 

It's always good to have a knowledgeable, reliable consultant on hand to help with major business decisions like switching to VoIP. Weatherford Internet Consulting can help you choose the right phone system for your specific business needs and help implement any changes in the most efficient way possible. As always, we look forward to serving you and your business needs and answering any questions you may have.