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Your VoIP gateway can be simple Or it can be a complex nightmare… You're a smart person. You want to avoid the tossing, turning and sleepless nights that a VoIP gateway can cause. But how do you avoid a complex nightmare? Simple. You start by educating yourself about VoIP gateways. Exactly what the information below well help you do. So read on and avoid turning your VoIP gateway into a nightmare. What is a VoIP gateway? A VoIP gateway is a piece o...

When you sell a few thousand VoIP gateways every year you end up fielding A LOT of questions. Funny thing is the same questions about VoIP gateways get asked over and over again. The FAQ that you’re about to read about VoIP gateways has been compiled over the last five years. It contains the most commonly asked questions from folks just like you. What is a VoIP gateway? A VoIP gateway is a piece of hardware that converts TDM telephony traffic from the PSTN in...

You're ready to buy a VoIP system. You've picked out your VoIP service provider. You even know which VoIP phone system you're going to buy. But you're worried. What if the power goes out? What if my Internet connection goes down? Or maybe you're concerned about call quality since telecommunications is critical to your business's success. Don't worry. You're not alone. Thousands of VoIP system owners have had t...

Keeping up with the latest in technology for your business can be tough. A few years ago you upgraded your PBX system. It's barely paid for. Now you hear about VoIP and the power of a VoIP system . You have to have one. But what about all that money you've already spent on your existing PBX system? You might not be able to recoup all of the investment you've made in your old PBX system. However you can recoup some by using your existing analog telephones with your VoI...

VoIP Supply offers you over 250 different VoIP gateways. Choice is great. But how do you figure out which VoIP gateway is best for you when there are over 250 different models to choose from? Right now it might seem like a difficult task. Thankfully a little time and some sound advice will make selecting the right VoIP gateway simple and easy for you. The following selection process is simple. It is based on a series of questions that once answered will poi...

1. What is a VoIP Adapter? 2. FXS and FXO Ports 3. How does a VoIP Adapter Work? 4. VoIP Protocols 5. Voice Codecs 6. The Types of VoIP Adapters 7. Features of a VoIP Adapter   VoIP adapters are simple devices - But they are critical for residential VoIP service. That's why it's important to understand VoIP adapters before you purchase one. What's the best way for you to do that? Why it's to learn more about VoIP adapters! Hop...

Selling tens of thousands of VoIP adapters every year exposes you to A LOT of questions. The interesting thing is that the same questions seem to be asked over and over and over again. That’s how this FAQ came to be. The VoIP adapter overview you’re about to read has been compiled over the last five years. It contains the most commonly asked questions about VoIP adapters from folks like you. What is a VoIP adapter? A VoIP adapter is a device t...

As a VoIP service provider you're not a huge fan of VoIP hardware. You want to sell VoIP service - not spending time dealing with VoIP adapters. In working with hundreds of VoIP service providers over the last five years a handful of VoIP adapters have shined above the rest. These VoIP adapters have shown to be powerful, yet easy to configure en mass and maintain throughout your customer's lifecycle. End customers have also raved about them. Your customers will too. If your cus...

Are you tangled in uncertainty about a VoIP phone system? Imagine freeing yourself of that closet full of telephony equipment called your PBX. You'd have no more complex wiring to deal with. You'd end the lack of visibility into your most crucial piece of communications equipment. Heck, you could even kick the phone guy to the curb. Think these thoughts are too good to be true? Think again my friend. You can free yourself from the pain of your current PBX. You c...

Your local network & Internet Connection Your Calling Habits The PSTN Your disaster plan A premise or hosted phone system & VoIP service Your calling rates Your VoIP hardware Your budget & ROI In-house talent to maintain the system Getting all of the pieces to the puzzle Remember when you were a kid how much fun you'd have putting together a jigsaw puzzle? Your whole family would gather around the kitch...

The simple way to implement a VoIP phone system The old saying goes that there are a hundred ways to skin a cat. The same holds true for implementing a VoIP phone system . But that doesn't help you much does it? Heck, it would probably nice to just know one way to skin a VoIP implementation! Well unless you are working in a large enterprise environment, have multi-site concerns or need an advanced distributed set-up a basic VoIP implementation will suit your needs. What ...

Selecting the Right VoIP Phone System You're excited about VoIP. You're salivating over the juicy benefits and fattening of your wallet that comes with implementing a VoIP phone system . Your cravings are understandable. Who wouldn't want to tear into the meat of an implementation that promises so much? But before you go about carving out a budget and selecting that prime system there are a few questions you should answer. What type of phone system best fits your business? ...

What is a VoIP Phone and How Does it Work? If you want the best VoIP calling experience, it's not just about your VoIP service—your VoIP phone plays a crucial role, too. Let's explore what a VoIP phone is, how it works, and the major components that make up this essential device. What Is a VoIP Phone? A VoIP phone is a telephone equipped with IP (Internet Protocol) technology that works with VoIP services or systems to make and receive calls. Unlike traditional phones, which...

Don't jam a square peg in a round hole You've probably used the phrase, "jamming a square peg in a round hole" to describe a time when you got the job done without using the right pieces. When it comes to VoIP you can jam a square peg in a round hole too. Like when you use desktop VoIP phones in your conference room. Sure it works, but it's not the right piece. You might not be aware that there exist different types of VoIP phones. Each type serves a different purpose or e...

There's a VoIP phone for every role Typically, the phrase VoIP phones is all someone ever knows of a VoIP system. This makes getting the right VoIP phone in their hands extremely important. In a perfect world you'd be able to easily assess the needs of every person using your VoIP system. This would ensure that the VoIP phone they receive matches their needs. You probably don't live in a perfect world. It's likely difficult or downright...

Don't let buzz words and technology acronyms get in your way. Selecting phones for your VoIP calling needs can be fast and easy. All you have to do is follow these 9 straight forward steps. Step One - What phone system or VoIP service provider are you currently using? What good is an IP phone if it is not compatible with the phone system or service provider that you are using? With the advent of open source phone systems, SIP and BYOD service providers it's ea...

Everything is going IP these days . The same is true for businesses across the world. From voice to video surveillance systems businesses across the world are migrating their legacy analog systems to those that are IP based. Of course, the time tested method for sending and receiving important business documents – fax – is also undergoing this migration. What is Fax over IP (FoIP) or eFaxing? Fax over IP (also known as FoIP) refers to the method and technology of...

You might have heard that Fax over IP doesn't work You might have heard that it will never work. But before you give up on Fax over IP before you've even begun, let's talk about Fax over IP for just a minute and debunk some of the myths you may have heard. What is Fax over IP? Fax over IP (also known as FoIP) refers to the method and technology of sending fax documents over an IP network (local or wide area). This is different from the way faxes have traditionally been handl...

Moving your SMB from analog systems to IP systems can be tough Whether it's your phone, surveillance or alarm system you've probably encountered some hurdles and setbacks in moving your small medium business from the old world to the new. And no system has proven time and time again to be more difficult to successfully migrate from analog to IP than fax. The problem with Fax over IP for small medium businesses Over the last decade faxing has taken a back seat to other forms of d...

HD voice is a technology that delivers at least twice the sound as compared to a typical voice phone call delivered on a landline through the world's analog circuit-switched phone network. "Plain old phone service" or POTS to be hip; Public switched telephone network or PSTN if you're more formal Real world benefits from HD voice include: Better comprehension and clarity, especially in long detailed and/or technical discussions ...

So you've got some HD voice-capable phones and you want to make the move from G.711 narrowband into wide world of wideband. How will that affect your network? How do HD voice phones "talk" to other HD voice phones in your organization, other organizations, and the PSTN/POTS? The three keywords here are bandwidth, transcoding, and interconnection. And you really only need to worry about one of the three. Bandwidth If you are currently using G.711 to carry VoIP traffic, the codec ...

Over twice the clarity and fidelity for more productive voice communications Today's businesses need HD Voice . It multiples productivity by leveraging the most expensive resources: people and time. Polycom's HD Voice delivers more than twice the clarity of older generation telephony, improves productivity, resolves accents, reduces fatigue and facilitates more natural conversations. HD communications are becoming the standard. Face to face communication is HD in its very n...

Even Reconditioned Equipment Breaks Of course, each Refresh product comes with a 1-year warranty. Sure your Refreshed equipment has gone through an exhaustive reconditioning process. But that doesn't mean things don't break. That's where the Plus 1 extended warranty comes in handy. The Plus 1 extended warranty extends your Refresh product warranty period from the standard 1 year to 2 years . If your equipment fails, malfunctions, or ceases to operate properly for any re...

Microsoft Teams has become more and more popular for a reason! Let's check out what makes their service stand out: Key Features and Functions Microsoft Teams offer a free version and 3 paid plans. The free version gives you all the basic functionalities including meeting sand calling, chat and collaboration, and more app integration services; while the paid versions give you more advanced productivity apps, security and compliance support. Microsoft Teams has the solution for a...