Five Things To Consider When Changing To VoIP
Is your company moving offices? Growing into multiple locations? It may be time to move to VoIP.
Here are 5 things to consider when making the switch to VoIP:
1) What is your current monthly phone cost?
VoIP service can potentially save your company up to 70% on monthly phone costs. A small investment in hardware may be required up front, but the long-term savings could be substantial.
2) Are your numbers going to transfer?
Almost 100% of the time a number can be transferred (ported) to any phone service provider. But, you still need to verify with the new VoIP carrier that this is possible before you start the entire process.
3) What do you want your phone system to do?
Most VoIP phone services include a hosted phone system. How do you want the system to be an asset to your company? What features do you want? Are on hold, voicemail-to-email, auto attendant, transferring and hunting features important to you?
4) Will you have multiple locations?
VoIP phone system services can offer a wide range of flexibility. If your company is going to have multiple locations that communicate regularly (acting like one office), traditional telephone service will be costly and frustrating. Get a system that will interconnect multiple offices.
5) Do I have the right phone solution consultant?
There are many pieces to moving office locations regarding technology. Make sure you are comfortable with the company responsible for recommending phone system changes and moving your existing environment.
