SIP trunks promise very significant savings over traditional business phone lines. A common barrier that stops some businesses from moving to SIP is the misconception there is the need for a SIP enabled PBX. When the goal is to cut costs, it can be difficult to justify the investment in new communications hardware. There is an easy and inexpensive way to leverage SIP trunking even with an older PBX or key system.
Auto provisioning is an essential tool used by cloud-based SIP Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs). Using cloud-based auto provisioning, ITSPs can easily provision and deploy any number of VoIP end-points providing hassle-free, plug-n-play, zero-configuration service. But Is Auto Provisioning Secure?
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In a world where texts and emails seem to rule, many companies are forgetting how important the traditional telephone is when communicating with customers. Losing your listed number could mean losing clients or prospects. But is it really yours? The answer is no if “yours” means private property. But you can still rest assured that your number will point at your business unless you cancel your service.
Traditional PBX phone systems were once the pinnacle of telecommunications; however, over the last few years the solution has seen a continued drop off. As digitization takes a hold of the telephony industry, traditional PBX systems become less and less common.
Is the Demise of the PSTN Finally at Hand?
The decline of the landline has made headlines in recent years as people forego their home phones for mobile smartphones. In 2008, the number of homes without a landline stood at around 25% in the United States, but that number increased to 40% by 2014. That percentage is even higher among those living in urban areas or in their late 20s. Traditional phone providers are more than eager to cut the telephone cord of the old PSTN system. Keep reading →