What is business VoIP? |
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VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) involves using your Internet connection to place and receive calls. A business VoIP phone solution like Nextiva is the same as residential VoIP except that business VoIP includes a PBX and offers many more advanced features like desk to desk calling, automated attendant, managing extensions, music on hold, find me - follow me, conference calling and much more. Business VoIP also often includes an Internet connection that routes calls over a private network which guarantees quality phone calls. Get the right voip equipment for to maximize your business operation. |
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| A Comparison of VoIP and Traditional Phone Service | ||
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| Traditional Phone Service | VoIP Phone Service | |
| Voice Quality | Excellent | Good to excellent, varies; with provider, internet connection, and equipment. Many business VoIP providers will provide a guaranteed QOS for excellent voice quality. |
| # of Dropped Calls | Rare | Isolated to rare; some loss of data if heavy data traffic present unless provider guarantees service. |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Bandwith usage | Inefficient | Very efficient |
| Long Distance Rates | Vary; can be costly | Relatively inexpensive; free if within network |
| Maintenance Costs | High, due to aging infrastructure, high cost of copper, etc. | Low, due to relatively light infrastructure |