Small Business VoIP

Who Should You Get Your VoIP Service From?
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When it comes to choosing a VoIP service provider, there can be a lot of questions.  Just a quick check online will show you there are more options than you thought possible!  That’s why it’s important to keep a clear head and focus on the most important things.

There are a lot of things to consider.  Not just about your future VoIP provider, but about your business too.  We felt that this topic absolutely needed a video, and we delivered!

So, take a minute and check out some of the most important things to keep in mind when choosing your provider.  And always remember, if you still have questions or just can’t seem to find the answers, you can always give us a …

CyberData Video Outdoor Intercom with Keypad Is Certified with Yealink T58V Smart Media Phone
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Earlier this month, Yealink,a global Unified Communication (UC) solution provider, and CyberData, a leading OEM design and manufacturer of IP Endpoints, officially announced the complete integration of the CyberData SIP-enabled h.264 Video Outdoor Intercom p/n 011014 and Intercom with Keypad p/n 011414 with Yealink T58V Smart Media Phone.

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“It’s exciting to have the CyberData Video Intercom validated with the T58V, a member of Yealink Gen-next T5 media phone series.” stated Stone Lu, Yealink Vice President. “This integration proves the flexibility and expands the working scenarios of our devices, and customers of CyberData will also find the combined solution beneficial.”

t58vThe CyberData SIP-enabled h.264 Video Outdoor Intercom with Keypad provides secure access settings with video and two-way communication. With this integration, Yealink T58V users can now …

My phone IP addresses have changed. How do I get them back?
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Do you have questions about VoIP?

Our tech support team at VoIP Supply offers great pre- and post-sales support plus provisioning, consultations, configuration, and installation help. We get a lot of VoIP hardware and software questions and would like to share the solutions with everyone.

In previous Mom’s calling Q&A series, we have discussed: Soundpoint IP 560 failed to negotiate 1GB with my Cisco Meraki switch. Today, we have more new real questions and answers from VoIP users just like you.

 

My phone IP addresses have changed. How do I get them back?

Q: A few of our individual phone IP addresses have changed too and I need help getting them back. 

A: I would hard-boot the system and swap ports in the switch. There’s no reason why …

What does IP PBX stand for?
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what-does-ip-pbx-meanYou may have heard about IP PBX, but what is it exactly? What does it do? Let me tell you all. The acronym “IP PBX” stands for Internet Protocol Private Branch Exchange.

A Private Branch Exchange (PBX) is a telecommunications system that handles the call control functionality of your telephones and fax machines while simultaneously managing your connection to the PSTN. (Publicly Switched Telephone Network).basic-phone-system

This means that it is a telephone system that handles your call control functionality and manages your connection to your telephone service provider through IP technology.

A VoIP Phone system interconnects your telephones, VoIP Phone system and your VoIP service utilizing your existing LAN and WAN infrastructure. See a common setup on the right.

Want to learn more? Download our …

Become an Empowered Sangoma Partner Today!
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sangoma-resellerAre you an OEM, Reseller, Systems Integrator, or the go-to IP provider for your customers? The Empowered by Sangoma Partner Program has exactly the benefits and options to fulfill your clients’ needs and grow your business!

Why Join Sangoma Partner Program?

  • A wide variety of VoIP product portfolios to choose from including FreePBX, PBXact, SIPStation and FoIP Services, etc.
  • Professional Support and Training –  Receive professional support from the same team that is developing the Sangoma PBX platform
  • The industry’s best-engineered, highest quality, IP and UC solutions, supporting “any app, anywhere” for businesses and service providers of all sizes.

As a Sangoma Partner, you will….

  • Get lead referrals and bigger margin (with discounts of 10% to 60%)
  • Access to Sangoma marketing programs
  • Access to introduction

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VoIP Supply is on Instagram Now!
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As of today, VoIP Supply has 300+ YouTube subscribers, 1700+ Facebook fans, 3000+ Linkedin followers and 8500+ Twitter followers! Today, we are expanding our social network to another popular social platform – Instagram!

instagram-1On Instagram, you will get to know a lot about our culture at VoIP Supply, our work environment, and fun team activities! Also, just like all of our other social media channels, Instagram is a place to stay engaged with VoIP Supply and gain important updates about VoIP.

It doesn’t matter if you are a VoIP reseller, a customer, or just a person who wants to get social and have fun, you are welcome to hop on board and get social with us!
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Why follow VoIP Supply’s Instagram?

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The VoIP Addict’s Guide – Cost Effective Switching with Netgear
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If you tinkered with computers as a kid, worked in IT for more than thirty seconds, or stood relatively close to an IT person, you’ve probably heard of Netgear. They’re the de-facto standard in SMB networking and produce the iconic blue cased equipment that seems to keep ticking on, infinitely, like a Japanese quartz watch movement. If you feed it power, it will function.

Netgear is also known for its more economical price point, providing really great value for the SMB customer. It’s especially valuable for customers looking to deploy VoIP in their SMB environment considering the feature set offered.

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Enter the Netgear FS728TP-NAS switch

The FS728TP-NAS is a 24 port 10/100, L2, PoE switch with a 192-watt power budget.
That means with a phone …

Can I use Polycom VVX Phones with Digium Switchvox?
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Are you considering to use Polycom Phones with Digium Switchvox but you are worried about the compatibility and other possible issues? Your questions have been heard! Our VoIP experts are here to answer the three frequently asked questions about using Polycom phones with Switchvox. Let’s find out!

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Question 1: Can I use Polycom VVX phones with Switchvox?  

Answer 1: A customer can use Polycom VVX with Switchvox but it’s important to understand the difference in the features they will and will not receive.  

Switchvox customers get the tightest integration when using a Digium Phone as compared to any other phone on the market. The phone applications (contacts, status, call queues, interactive voicemail, voicemail screening, etc.) are just a few of the features that really differentiate …

3 Typical VoIP Adapter Functions
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ht812-ataA VoIP adapter is a device that converts analog voice signals into digital IP packets for transport over an IP network. It plays an important role in the VoIP world. Many VoIP users can’t live without VoIP adapters because they provide the simplest and easiest way to switch to VoIP. Let’s check out some of the typical functions of a VoIP adapter!

There are three primary uses for a VoIP adapters and these are also the most popular applications.

3 Typical Uses for a VoIP Adapter

1#1 VoIP Enabling your traditional telephone

Do you prefer the old telephone that you’ve been using for years and don’t want to switch to a new one? Not a problem. Using an FXS VoIP adapter you will be able …

Top 5 Reasons to Consider SIPStation by Sangoma
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There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Sangoma’s SIPStation and FAXStation lately, so we figured we’d make a video!

There are and will always be tons of decisions when it comes to choosing who you want to handle your VoIP Services, and we understand that at VoIP Supply. That’s why we created the CloudSpan MarketPlace! Between CloudSpan and our knowledgeable staff of solutions consultants, shopping around for VoIP Service has never been easier. But then we came across Sangoma’s SIPStation, and well, it got even easier.

As time moves on there are always going to be innovation and changes when it comes to VoIP, and right now SIPStation seems to be paving the way with their powerful features like trunk groups and concurrency …