A Brief Introduction to VoIP Phone Systems

What Is VoIP and How Does It Differ From a Landline?

VoIP stands for “voice over Internet protocol. It is a cloud-based telephone service that connects voice users to each other over the Internet. Instead of traditional twisted copper phone lines, VoIP uses the same broadband connections you use to browse the Web, send emails, and stream video. The phone—or computer—itself converts the sounds you make into digital signals instead of relying on physical exchanges like landlines do. It lets users make and receive calls from a work number, wherever they have an Internet connection.

What Are Its Advantages?

VoIP systems offer exceptional mobility, since users are not tied to a physical work phone. This type of telephony is thus ideal for workers who travel for business or who work from home frequently. Users can also make and receive calls or check voicemail after leaving the office, which is often a key to success for struggling start-ups. Such systems are eminently scalable, meaning you can add or disconnect lines easily as your business grows or shrinks. Finally, the price is right. You can save 50% to 75% on telephone communications costs by switching to VoIP.