{"id":175693,"date":"2016-05-31T19:51:21","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T19:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/?p=175693"},"modified":"2016-11-29T16:38:22","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T21:38:22","slug":"3-steps-to-get-the-best-voip-service-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/3-steps-to-get-the-best-voip-service-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Steps to Get the Best VoIP Service Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After thoroughly evaluating the pros and cons, you finally decided to switch to a VoIP system. The next big question would be: How do I get the best VoIP deal from all the VoIP service providers?<\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, most buyers rushed into making a purchase decision and ended up realizing they could have saved a fortune with better quality product or service if they would have spent some time researching and comparing! Here we provide some tips to help ensure that you get the best VoIP service deal.<\/p>\n<h2>Step One: Approach multiple VoIP service providers<\/h2>\n<p>Contact multiple VoIP service providers from different sources and pick out at least five for further consideration. Possible sources include a referral from your friends or advertisements, contacting providers by phone, live chat, or filling out forms online.<\/p>\n<p>One great, simple solution is to utilize our <a href=\"\/cloudspan\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'voip-insider-blog-post', 'click', 'CloudSpan MarketPlace');\">CloudSpan MarketPlace<\/a>, a one stop shop for multiple service providers with the best service and products. Our VoIP solution specialists help customers winnow down the ideal solution to meet their business requirements, saving them money, time and energy. <a href=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/5-reasons-to-choose-cloudspan\/\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'voip-insider-blog-post', 'click', 'See more CloudSpan benefits here');\">See more CloudSpan benefits here<\/a>. Simply fill out the form below to consult with our VoIP specialists:<\/p>\n<p><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2-legacy.js\"><\/script>\n<![endif]--><script src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\nhbspt.forms.create({ portalId: '464097', formId: '807813f0-02ea-43ad-8c65-a36937ead838' });\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Step Two: Evaluate and compare the options<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have picked out the five or more potential options, be ready to discuss with each provider about their services and products to see if they can satisfy your needs. Meanwhile, record down the consideration factors on a spreadsheet so you can compare them side by side clearly.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of some key points to consider during your evaluation process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any upfront costs such as <a href=\"\/products\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'voip-insider-blog-post', 'click', 'VoIP equipment');\">VoIP equipment<\/a> or setup costs<\/li>\n<li>Overall savings on the new system<\/li>\n<li>Features to meet your requirements<\/li>\n<li>Available technical support<\/li>\n<li>Time length to switch to new service<\/li>\n<li>Any good or bad user feedback<\/li>\n<li>Other special business demands you may have<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Step Three: Make a purchase decision<\/h2>\n<p>Every <a href=\"\/cloudspan\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'voip-insider-blog-post', 'click', 'service provider');\">service provider<\/a> has different pricing and features depending on customers&#8217; business sizes and requirements. Review the comparison spreadsheet you have made and be prepared to negotiate with the providers based on the research you have down. The rule of thumb is don&#8217;t rush the decision making process. Give yourself enough time to think through and get the best deal among the options.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"\/cloudspan\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'voip-insider-blog-post', 'click', 'image2');\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-170033\" src=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/05\/voip-cloud-service-banner-1200x150-1024x128.jpg\" alt=\"voip-cloud-service-banner 1200x150\" width=\"810\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/05\/voip-cloud-service-banner-1200x150-1024x128.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/05\/voip-cloud-service-banner-1200x150-150x19.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/05\/voip-cloud-service-banner-1200x150-300x38.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/05\/voip-cloud-service-banner-1200x150.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now you are all set to start deploying the best VoIP deal and enjoy the benefits! If you encounter any issues or have questions when selecting a suitable VoIP service provider for your business, please contact our specialists at <strong>1-800-398-VoIP<\/strong> or email at <a href=\"mailto:voipexperts@voipsupply.com\">voipexperts@voipsupply.com<\/a>.\u00a0We will be happy to assist you with any VoIP questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/05\/steve.png\" alt=\"steve\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\" \/><\/strong>VoIP Service Specialist<strong>&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Steve Kruszynski \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:skruszynski@voipsupply.com\">skruszynski@voipsupply.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Direct:<\/strong> 716-531-4269<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-174433 alignleft\" src=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/05\/ed.png\" alt=\"ed\" width=\"98\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/05\/ed.png 199w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/05\/ed-108x150.png 108w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 98px) 100vw, 98px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VoIP Service Specialist<strong>&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Edward Miller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:emiller@voipsupply.com\">emiller@voipsupply.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Direct:<\/strong> 716-531-4270<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After thoroughly evaluating the pros and cons, you finally decided to switch to a VoIP system. The next big question would be: How do I get the best VoIP deal from all the VoIP service providers? 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