SIP Trunking is the Future

Nobody can say for sure what the future will bring. In the world of business phone systems, there have already been several leaps forward in the last few years and these will presumably continue. One of the technologies that are currently changing communications is SIP Trunking. A defining characteristic of the new technologies is their ability to reduce the expense of communications. For instance, by eliminating components such as PSTN gateways, BRIs, and PRIs, this technology reduces the cost of phone service for a business. Calls are made over the public Internet or another IP network, which results in lower rates for calls. For businesses that make a lot of long distance and international calls, this can be a game changer. Smaller local businesses can expand their coverage worldwide to gain access into new markets by getting local numbers for customers to call in major cities all over the globe. The convergence of voice and data offers the opportunity for another round of savings.

A second defining aspect of IP phone solutions is their ability to expand communications capabilities though the implementation of new features. Organizations which switch to SIP Trunking or another IP phone solution can enjoy such features as voice and video conferencing, emergency and directory calls, and a unified communications interface covering multiple channels, including email, fax, chat, and more. Be aware that not all features will be available with all solutions or from all service providers. This expanded functionality uses existing resources more effectively, but it may still be necessary to add additional capacity. Fortunately, adding more bandwidth for IP solutions is a simple matter and not as expensive or complicated as adding lines with older solutions. Bandwidth can be added as needed, which makes this solution truly scalable.

IP telephony and these new communications solutions are the future of business phone systems, but that doesn’t mean they are a long way off. The future is already here and many organizations have already adopted such technologies and are enjoying the benefits provided by them. From new features that change what a phone system can do to saving money across the board, these solutions are worth upgrading to. SIP Trunking is one example and presents an easy way for a business to take its phone system to the next level without spending a lot of money. This technology is definitely futuristic, but it’s already here and available in the present day to any business that is ready to take the next step.