The Truth About Call Quality: It’s (Mostly) Not Your VoIP Provider
You’re on an important call when the audio suddenly garbles or cuts out. Annoying? Yes. But in most cases, your VoIP provider isn’t the problem—your network is. What Really Causes VoIP Call Issues? Research shows that over 90% of call quality problems originate from external factors, not VoIP providers. Here’s where issues usually stem from: … Read more
5 Benefits of VoIP For Small Business Growth
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is a method of transmitting voice calls over the internet rather than over traditional telephone wires. It’s only been around for a couple of decades but has already transformed the business world. VoIP phone systems are an ideal fit for small businesses that are looking for all the benefits of a … Read more
What is VoIP?
What is VoIP? The following definitions and questions were reprinted from the FCC website IP-Enabled Services Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), is a technology that allows you to make voice calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone line. Some VoIP services may only allow you to call other … Read more
In the Event of Emergency: Dial V-o-I-P for VoIP
As word of the storm’s approach drew and concerns mounted in the Florida Keys and mainland Florida, Zoom Tan knew that they couldn’t remain idle. In the worst-case scenario, evacuation orders would be issued, and Zoom Tan’s office headquarters based in Naples, Florida would sustain damage, finding itself without power for who knows how long. They couldn’t leave things to chance. After all, Murphy’s Law tells us that if something can go wrong, it will. And, such was the case, when Hurricane Irma deprived millions of commercial businesses and residential homes of power, with its torrential rain and wind gusts more than 80 mph.
Call Routing Rescue for Business
Call routing for your business is critical to retaining happy customers and doing it the right way increases your satisfaction ratings. What could possibly be worse than getting stuck in Answering Machine Hell when you’re trying to call a business to secure a service or purchase a product? Well, the truth is, a fast busy … Read more
Legal Firms can get more from VoIP systems
Your office phone can be a powerhouse of technological resources at your disposal if used to its fullest potential. For example, voice communications that your law firm engages in may be a good use of a Call Recording feature. This often included feature allows your law firm to document the verbal consent of any person who’s agreed to participate in a recorded call. This provides easy proof of legal compliance with specific local laws and statutes.
DLS Helps Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington Maintain a Commitment to Their Clients
This renowned law firm in Chicago needed a communications system that offered reliability, helped manage costs and offered easy administration to help them get the most value from their solution. Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington is a firm of trial attorneys with a reputation for excellence and dedication to their clients. Their partners rank among the … Read more
The VoIP Market’s Gotten a Lot Tougher for the Little Guy (Pt 2)
In many ways, VoIP regulations and taxes favor larger corporations, in both financial and structural ways. The Price Competition Factor- Who Pays the Bill? As VoIP services find themselves increasingly taxed at the State and Federal level, there’s a big question of who, exactly, will pay for these taxes, and how these tax increases will … Read more
Can Your IT Department Handle the Switch to VoIP on Their Own? (Pt 2)
… if you had an illness would you assume that just any doctor would be able to handle it? If you had a highly specific ailment would you believe any general practitioner would know the solution to your problem? For that matter would you believe anyone who falls under the umbrella of “doctor” could provide you with the answers you’re looking for, including paediatricians or even vets?
Can Your IT Department Handle the Switch to VoIP on Their Own? (Pt 1)
The desire to physically operate on-site equipment translates directly into the desire to assert control over your equipment on you at all times. The truth however is that your equipment vendor, your carrier and only then your staff can assert such control.