SIP v. PRI

Written on October 11, 2018.

Choosing a business phone service (whether a new one or a replacement) from the vast modern acronyms can be challenging. Nonetheless, two choices seem to stand out from the rest—the traditional telephony Primary Rate Interface (PRI) and the Voice-Over-IP (VoIP) systems that are conveyed over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). While the two systems serve the same fundamental function of allowing employees at a business to receive and place phone calls, they differ in many ways. So SIP vs. PRI, which phone system better fits the needs of your business. PRI vs. SIP Trunking PRI and SIP are competing phone technologies with distinctive pros and cons. Understanding their features and how each of them works can help you...

VoIP Phone Service vs. Traditional Business Phone Service

Written on September 18, 2018.

Voice communication has been detaching itself from PSTN and moving towards VoIP recently. As a fact, while many users do not pay close attention, they may be using VoIP since most service providers have invested in upgrading their services. Both enterprise and consumer VoIP have witnessed growth and do not seem like they will slow down anytime soon. However, an average consumer may not be in a position to comprehend the difference between VoIP and other phone services. In due time, VoIP will become the standard protocol for phone services; it is, therefore, imperative that people understand what VoIP is and why it is growing in popularity. Consumer enterprise VoIP is different from the rest in as far as pricing,...

6 Reasons Why You Should Update Your Office Phone System to VoIP

Written on June 11, 2018.

It’s surprising how many companies are still using outdated business phone systems. For instance, can you remember when your phone system was installed? Five or maybe ten years ago? Well, basing on the fact that you don’t clearly remember, that suggests it's probably time to upgrade. Most companies in the United States are still running on the basic technology powering the Private Branch Exchange (PBX). The same PBX that was in use at the White House during the era of President Nixon, when he used to communicate with other international leaders using his “Red Phone.” If you are still trying to figure out this reference, then that shows how outdated your business phone system is. There has been a lot of changes...

Is your phone system slowing your growth?

Written on July 5, 2017.

No matter what stage your business is in you work hard to stay above your competitors. To do this you need a solid business plan that covers all aspects of the business. There are some things to help create a solid plan. Your old phone system can be holding the company back due to the fees and lack of technology. When designing a business plan for 2017 look at how successful your phone system was the previous year. For example are employees able to effective communicate with each other from remote locations? Maybe there had to be additional phone lines added which disrupted the daily activity of the business. When a business is looking to expand they should not have to worry about their phone system. The phone...

Why a Cloud Phone System is Great For Your Small Business

Written on March 14, 2017.

Welcome to the age of the entrepreneur and small businesses. Opportunities arise in every corner, new doors are opening, and the business-minded people of the world are sure taking advantage of that. With the way technology continues to skyrocket, running a business is becoming more and more possible for many people. So you think you've got what it takes? You've got what the people want? Go for it. And while you're at it, check out a cloud based business phone service for your endeavors. What is VoIP? VoIP stands for "Voice over Internet Protocol" and is simply a phone service offered and used through the internet. This service is also referred to as a cloud phone system or internet based phone system. The purpose...

VoIP Lingo You Should Know

Written on February 1, 2017.

So you're interested in using a business phone service, but you don't know where to start? Are you confused by any terminology you might have seen? It may seem like there's a lot going on in the VoIP world, but it's very simple once you understand the basic terminology. Let's cover some lingo that will help you get started with business VoIP. VoIP: First, VoIP stands for "Voice over Internet Protocol". It may also be called things like "internet based phone system" or "cloud based phone system". Essentially, all this means is that it is a phone service that takes place over the internet. ATA: ATA stands for "analog telephone adaptor" and is the most common way to use a VoIP system. An ATA is an adaptor that...

A Brief History of VoIP

Written on December 10, 2016.

Everywhere we turn today, technology has made a new progression. From smart phones to smart watches and smart TVs, everything today is getting that technological smart touch. A progression currently gaining a lot of popularity is VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), also known as "cloud based phone service" or "internet based phone service". VoIP is a system that allows the user to make calls through an internet connection. VoIP's roots trace back to 1995 when a company called VocalTec created the InternetPhone. This software allowed two InternetPhone users to call each other over the internet through the computer's speakers and a microphone. In 1996, technology progressed to allow voicemails to be sent through...

RingMe.io Adds Video Calling to Comprehensive Business Calling Features

Written on October 19, 2016.

The team at RingMe.io is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new cloud-based communication feature that will seamlessly roll into their current selection of offerings. Now, RingMe.io customers can take advantage of video calling to communicate with their customers, vendors, and more. Founded in 2013, RingMe.io offers a premier solution for small and mid-sized businesses looking for a budget friendly, comprehensive calling service. RingMe.io’s clients enjoy the company’s innovative communication strategies, which are focused on leveraging the cloud to deliver versatile, robust services. “RingMe.io’s small business phone services are all about affordability, security, reliability, and advanced technology,” said...

What Is Your Plan for Keeping Your Business Connected During an Emergency?

Written on August 6, 2016.

This month may mark the beginning of the hurricane season, but you need not live on the coast for it to be wise to have an emergency preparedness plan in place for your business. How will your business function if employees cannot reach the office? How well could your business continue after a fire, storm or other disaster caused significant damage to your office. Could you still deliver your services or products? Would you still be able to keep in contact with your clients? Your businesses phone system is your best bet for maintaining connectivity. Wise business owners are prepared for possible emergencies so they can avoid or minimize any resulting business downtime. Keeping you business's phone system operating...

Three Reasons Traditional Business Phone Service Is Costing You

Written on May 11, 2016.

Whether you have a small business or large business you need to have the proper phones services in place to ensure your business runs smoothly. Missed phones calls, interrupted service and the inability to use advanced technology can be cost your business profits in a number of ways. If you are using a traditional business phone service, then you may be hinder your businesses potential profits and growth. 3 Ways Traditional Business Phone Services Is Costing You. 1) Using traditional phones services is simply costing you more. Traditional landline services are much more expensive than some of the alternatives you could be using, like a VoIP service. Not only do you need to pay for the monthly usage fees but long...

SIP v. PRI

VoIP Phone Service vs. Traditional Business Phone Service

6 Reasons Why You Should Update Your Office Phone System to VoIP

Why a Cloud Phone System is Great For Your Small Business

VoIP Lingo You Should Know

A Brief History of VoIP

RingMe.io Adds Video Calling to Comprehensive Business Calling Features

What Is Your Plan for Keeping Your Business Connected During an Emergency?

Three Reasons Traditional Business Phone Service Is Costing You

Get In Touch

Contact

Locations

Follow us