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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 ...

Frequently Asked Questions - Network Equipment Question 1: What are VoIP Gateways? Answer:   VoIP Gateways are devices that take analog voice signals and convert them to IP for transport over the LAN or WAN.  Question 2: What are FXO and FXS ports? Answer:   Foreign Exchange Office (FXO) ports are interfaces used to connect with the central office or PSTN analog lines. Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) ports are interfaces used to connect with end user devices (e....

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VoIP Supply Technical Support Services Offering both Free and Paid tech support options We offer a variety of VoIP technical support services before and after making your investment in VoIP technology. Did you know that VoIP Supply offers FREE technical support to our customers? Our technical support engineers can help you design the right solution while you are working with your account manager and you can also submit support tickets online anytime. Most of our technical suppo...

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...

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 kit...

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...

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 ...

Getting into VoIP doesn't have to be difficult and time consuming. At least not with Deploy by VoIP Supply. Through Deploy everything from site assessments, cabling, device configuration, installation and testing can be handle by our experienced team. This makes Deploy the fastest and easiest way to turn-up VoIP at your office. Take advantage of VoIP Supply's nationwide network of licensed and certified technicians today and leave the burden of assessing your situation, selecting the proper solu...

How Much Does Video Conferencing Cost? There is a Video Conferencing solution for any budget. I know that sounds like a cheesy sales strategy to get you hooked with a bait-and-switch – this time it is absolutely true. Do not let the fear of the cost keep you from growing your business through the employment of Video Conferencing. If you are still considering which Video Conferencing solution to choose, take a look at the entry, “ Types of Video Conferencing Systems ,” and do s...

Frequently Asked Questions - Basic VoIP Question 1: What is VoIP? Answer:   Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) - technology that enables one to make and receive phone calls through the Internet instead of using the traditional analog PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines. Question 2: What are the advantage of VoIP over analog PSTN lines? Answer:   The primary main advantage of VoIP over PSTN lines is cost (it's cheaper!) Other advantages of V...

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Learn All About SIP Trunking! SIP Trunking is a technology that allows businesses to make voice calls over the internet by connecting their private branch exchange (PBX) to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Get Answers to Questions Like: What is SIP Trunking? What are the benefits of SIP Trunking? What is SIP Trunking protocol? Why would a business choose SIP Trunking?   More Resources for SIP Trunking What is...

  Learn All About SD-WAN SD-WAN, or Software-Defined Wide Area Network, offers significant benefits to businesses by enhancing network performance and reliability through intelligent traffic routing.  Get Answers to Questions Like: What is SD-WAN? How dos SD-WAN work? How do you implement SD-WAN? What are the benefits of SD-WAN?     More Resources About SD-WAN: Sangoma's SD-WAN Brochure 10 Reasons to Switch to SD-WAN

Darren Hartman     Email: dhartman@voipsupply.com     Direct: 716-250-3417                 About Darren   Hello, I am Darren Hartman, VoIP Supply's Senior Sales Representative. I have been with VoIP Supply since we opened our doors. Over the years I have been actively selling, managing and helping train new sales associates. I have a degree in Business Administration and Sales. I really enjoy talking with customers and finding out more ...

Glenn Buchheit     Email: gbuchheit@voipsupply.com   Direct: 716-353-7282             About Glenn Hi,  my  name is Glenn Buchheit, Strategic Account Manager here at VoIP Supply and I am here to help you with all of  your  VoIP needs. I recently joined VoIP Supply in February of 2022, but bring 27 years of IT channel experience to an already  awesome  sales team here at VoIP.  My  goal has always been to find the right solution while...

Brian Hyrek   Email: bhyrek@voipsupply.com   Direct: 716-531-4318             About Brian Hi! My name is Brian Hyrek - your trusted VoIP consultant and communications partner. With over 18 years of experience at VoIP Supply , I’ve helped thousands of businesses, service providers, MSPs, resellers, and integrators design and implement communication solutions that drive results. My focus is on building long-term partnerships through strategic insi...

Joe Shanahan   Email: jshanahan@voipsupply.com   Direct: 716-531-4316             About Joe  Hi I'm Joe Shanahan, Sr. Account Executive here at VoIP Supply. I am one of the longest tenured employees at the company and have been helping customers and developing lasting relationships since May of 2005. During my time here I have acquired a great deal of knowledge and expertise in all things VoIP and the telecommunications industry in general.  ...