Fixed VoIP: Everything a Business Needs to Know

VoIP, which stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, is a technology that uses the Internet to transmit voice communication from one end to the other. With the predominance of the internet, it is the smartest way of making and receiving calls, especially over long distances. VoIP technology has completely replaced the traditional telephony system and is definitely more affordable and flexible.

Comparing Fixed and Non-Fixed VoIP Phone Numbers

There are two different categories of VoIP Phone System:

1. Fixed VoIP Phone Number

A fixed VoIP is associated with the physical address of the user and is portable. This means every time the user moves geographic locations, their physical address is updated in the system. Since it is a regulated system, a minimum tax is required to be paid even after a free call is received.

2. Non-Fixed VoIP Phone Number

Unlike the fixed VoIP phone number, a non-fixed VoIP phone number is not associated with any physical address and is used as a disposable phone line. These do not commonly substitute traditional phone systems.

Both of these systems can be used for business and residential purposes.

How Does VoIP Work?

VoIP is nothing less than a revolution in the field of communication. 

Now let’s see, how does VoIP work? 

In the simplest terms, the working of VoIP involves converting audio signals into digital data before transmitting it over the internet over a long distance. The digital data is then converted back into the original audio signals at the receiving end. 

Here’s how it works:

1. The Vital Role of Codecs in VoIP Communications

One of the most important steps in the working of VoIP, Codecs, involves converting audio signals into digital data using an algorithm. Such digital data is transmitted over the internet. Once it reaches the receiver, the digital data is again converted back into audio signals. There are different factors that affect the sound quality of Codecs, such as the available bandwidth, computational requirements, etc.

2. Streamlining VoIP Communication with Packet Switching

Packet switching helps in optimizing VoIP communication by moderating the silent intervals during the process of transmission. The data packets include the information that needs to be transmitted and is tagged with the address of the destination. When they are transmitted over the internet, they travel through a number of connections before they finally reach their destination, mobile or computer.

When compared to traditional phone systems, VoIP systems are inexpensive and time-saving since the data can be coded and decoded easily. The computers can perform several tasks while these data packets are being transmitted.

3. VoIP Installation

VoIP installation is a great choice for companies looking to reduce their calling costs. At the same time, it changes the way how businesses depend on phone companies, reducing dependency. The installation helps the companies to save approximately 50% of their charges on international calls, long-distance calls, and surcharges.

There are a few things that the user needs to answer before the installation,

• How many users will use the VoIP?
• How will the VoIP be used — by mobile phones, remote or at-home workers?
• What are the features you need for business? There are plenty, such as call recording, voice mail, audio conferencing, etc.

In the simplest terms, VoIP installation is a 3 step process that involves:

1. Buying numbers of more than 50 countries across the world
2. Adding multiple users to that number
3. Start to make and receive calls

Before the VoIP installation, businesses must invest in upgrading their internet connection too. This is because seamless connectivity is very important for the optimum functionality of VoIP networks.

What is Business VoIP Phone Service?

As the name suggests, Business VoIP Phone Service is a phone system based on VoIP that aids businesses to communicate in a powerful manner over multiple channels. This involves communication with employees, customers, and clients over the Internet. There have been several advancements in this service, and it also does not require multiple hardware resources to function.

Apart from this, there is much that a Business VoIP Phone Service can do!

It offers several features that optimize communication and make it an experience in itself. Some of these features include audio and video conferencing, high-definition voice calling, and auto attendant, among several others. It works as a single platform that holds all the features and functionalities required by an organization. 

A VoIP phone system also integrates well with the business apps in such a way that the business is naturally empowered and can keep up with the cut-throat competition. Since the system uses the internet to make and receive calls, business organizations save a substantial (approximately 50%) amount of money that is otherwise spent on long-distance calls and international calls. Also, because there are no traditional phone lines involved, the business saves on the fee that is otherwise payable to the telephone companies.

Garima Khandelwal

A digital marketing executive at SoftwareSuggest, a software recommendation platform. Passionate about her work and loves to travel and explore new things .