{"id":1201,"date":"2016-05-05T11:06:38","date_gmt":"2016-05-05T16:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.convergedsystems.com\/blog\/?p=1201"},"modified":"2018-10-09T11:55:21","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T16:55:21","slug":"sip-trunks-how-they-work-and-their-business-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.convergedsystems.com\/blog\/sip-trunks-how-they-work-and-their-business-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"SIP Trunks: How They Work and Their Business Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SIP<\/a><\/p>\n

SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)<\/a> trunking has become a useful modern method of streamlined communication. A \u201ctrunk\u201d in this context means a phone line with multiple connections for incoming\/outgoing calls. Of course, there were some limitations, but the SIP method has overcome many of them.<\/p>\n

The SIP method<\/a> operates by using an organization\u2019s Internet network to create voice and video calls. The data network will go through an SIP provider (referred to as Internet Telephony Service Provider) which then allows for a complete unified communications system. Not only can this SIP system facilitate voice and video but it can also control things like text or email.<\/p>\n

This system benefits businesses in many ways. One of the initial advantages when using an SIP service is the bypassing of physical limitations. Phone or voice calls can be made with a compatible device, versus only with a landline. Emails or text are traditionally conducted via PC, but with SIP all forms of communication are handled through a single device, cutting down on hardware infrastructure costs.<\/p>\n

Cost is also key here. One of the biggest benefits for a company is the cut down on monthly bills. Old legacy infrastructures built on traditional Telco networks not only have limitations previously mentioned but also charge higher based on things like call volume, long distance, and IT maintenance.<\/p>\n

Excess costs are also common because Telco services offer strict plans, meaning a company pays for lines it isn\u2019t even using. SIP services though are flexible, allowing organizations to pay for only what they use. Whether it\u2019s for minutes used or set amount of established lines, a company will free up finances since they\u2019re not overcharged.<\/p>\n

Providers also help maintain connection stability in case of disaster. Should a company\u2019s network go down for any reason, their SIP provider<\/a> can forward this connection to one of their own lines or mobile phone networks. This is possible because SIP trunking doesn\u2019t rely on typical data or physical connections.<\/p>\n

One other cost-cutting benefit here is related to the lack of physical requirements. Maintenance and IT costs related to the upkeep of a traditional phone network can indeed rack up heavy fees and costs, especially in disaster scenarios. Since the SIP possesses the aforementioned flexibility, infrastructure is easier to stabilize, removing the threat of those sharp upkeep fees.<\/p>\n

The benefits here are excellent for cutting down on monthly bills, but it\u2019s still worth considering whether or not an SIP trunking system is right for your company. The overall strain and use of your current communication system, along with preserving costs, are factors to weigh if you\u2019re looking to save money. In most cases, the larger the business, the more reliant they are on a stable network. However, smaller businesses may not find as much use with an SIP. Overall, SIP trunking is best used when universal communication needs to be streamlined, along with the benefit of lowering investment costs.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"linkedin\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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