{"id":38422,"date":"2011-10-28T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2011-10-28T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/?p=38422"},"modified":"2016-06-08T15:29:44","modified_gmt":"2016-06-08T15:29:44","slug":"how-to-implement-voip-for-your-start-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/how-to-implement-voip-for-your-start-up\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Implement VoIP for Your Start-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a VoIP system<\/a>\u00a0for your start-up is an easy decision: your company can use the power of the Internet to essentially run a professional phone system at just a couple dozen dollars a month. But if you\u2019re reading this article, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re already convinced about the benefits of VoIP for a start-up<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now you want to know how to implement the dang thing!<\/p>\n

The good news is that integrating VoIP in your start-up is one of the easiest things you\u2019ll do all day and many companies offer this service for free. So let\u2019s learn how you can start integrating VoIP into your current phone system and have it all ready by the end of the day \u2013 or maybe even before your lunch break.<\/p>\n

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VoIP Integration<\/h2>\n

Step One<\/strong><\/p>\n

Decide the VoIP provider you want. If you\u2019re going with a provider like Aptela, you\u2019ll find they offer free customer service for setting up your new system and can even recommend the kind of hardware you might need to buy to suit your needs \u2013 if you need to buy any at all.<\/p>\n

This step is important because there will be some different things to do depending on which carrier you choose. If you\u2019re confused about this, don\u2019t be afraid to consult your carrier\u2019s web page for more information on setup. There\u2019s a good chance it\u2019s all there already written for you to peruse.<\/p>\n

Step Two<\/strong><\/p>\n

Decide how you want to integrate. You can purchase \u201clandline\u201d phones \u2013 or simply phones hooked into the wall \u2013 or mobile phones that are compatible with the VoIP service you\u2019re purchasing.<\/p>\n

As we mentioned in the first step, it may be necessary for you to buy some hardware\u2026but in some cases it won\u2019t be. You can consult with different companies\u2019 customer service departments if you need to troubleshoot this portion of the process.<\/p>\n

Step Three<\/strong><\/p>\n

Activate right away and start using! You\u2019d be surprised at how quickly you can start your new phone system. Although some phone systems will require you wait about 5 to 7 days for new phone delivery, others might be able to activate using your already-existing phones. Again, consult with your individual VoIP provider for the specifics on this, as every start-up\u2019s situation is different.<\/p>\n

You can also implement other steps like call forwarding in order to begin using your new toll-free phone number right away: this is great for start-ups because it means you\u2019ll look at lot more professional than you would if you were simply using your cell phone as a company line.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps and you\u2019ll be amazed at how quickly your VoIP service<\/a> can be started \u2013 and you can start to enjoy more phone freedom than you\u2019ve ever had.<\/p>\n

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