Network Telecom: For the Best VoIP Kitchener Has to Offer

Business owners trust Network Telecom to provide them with the best VoIP Kitchener has to offer. If you are considering making the switch from traditional landlines to a business VoIP solution, Network Telecom can help. We are ready to put our 40 plus years of experience in the telecommunications industry to work for you. Contact us today to find out how affordable it can be to make the switch to VoIP Kitchener.

VoIP Kitchener: What is a VoIP phone?

VoIP phones are becoming more prevalent in the business world. They are phones that are specifically designed to take advantage of IP (Internet protocols) technology. A VoIP phone can take the signal provided by a traditional phone and convert it into a digital format and vice-versa.

Traditional phone systems work by sending a digital signal on a public switched network. However, a VoIP phone converts voice into packets of data which it then transmits over the internet.

One of the primary advantages of a VoIP network is cost savings. By using the internet instead of traditional phone lines, the VoIP phone avoids the usual telephone charges.

VoIP Kitchener: VoIP phone systems run on your internet connection while traditional landlines use telephone wires

VoIP Kitchener: Costs and System Repairs

Although there may be significant initial setup  costs involved, the costs associated with installing and maintaining a VoIP network are generally less than for a traditional phone network. This is because all the voice and data is being sent over one physical network, eliminating the need for you to have the PBX lines associated with a traditional system.

Reducing the number of networks to a single, integrated network allows for cost savings for your business. There is no need to maintain an expensive legacy telephony system and its associated administrative responsibilities. Individual teams responsible for maintaining an internet network and telephony network can be merged into one.

In addition, as there is less physical equipment involved, there is less need for costly repairs. Maintenance of traditional systems is usually carried out by a technician on site, whereas VoIP repairs can often be carried out remotely by a technician with access privileges.

VoIP Kitchener: VoIP repairs can often be done remotely to save you money

VoIP vs Digital vs Analog

Analog systems were the traditional phone systems that used copper wires to transmit electronic signals. Digital systems evolved to replace analog systems but still make calls over traditional lines and require both voice and data cables.

A VoIP system, on the other hand, works entirely over your internet connection on your existing network. VoIP systems can offer you great features such as rich multimedia communications, including video, instant messaging, image transferring, and much more.

Analog legacy lines, however, primarily offer voice and fax capabilities.

VoIP Handsets

A wide variety of VoIP handsets are available to businesses and organizations. This variety makes it possible to choose the system that is best suited to your organization. Network Telecom’s business partnerships allow us to install and maintain products from Avaya, Panasonic, Bell, and others. Avaya can also work with Nortel legacy systems. Contact us for information about the telephone handsets and systems we offer.

VoIP Kitchener: Our partners – like Avaya – manufacture the best hardware available

Portability and VoIP

Number portability is a useful advantage offered by VoIP telephony. You do not have to call the phone company in order to maintain your existing phone number if you move to a new location. The phone device in use can operate virtually anywhere it has internet connectivity. This allows business people to take their phones with them when they are traveling, and continue to use their business phone number.

Things to Consider Before You Make the Switch to VoIP Kitchener

1. Make Sure You Have a High-Speed Internet Connection That Can Support VoIP

In order to have effective VoIP communication, you need to have a reliable high-speed Internet connection. The widespread availability of fibre connections today has made it possible for more and more businesses to make the switch to VoIP. Unless you are located in a remote area outside of a city, having sufficient speed to run VoIP shouldn’t be a problem.

2. Consider the Security Risks and Take Measures to Prevent Them

It is possible to eavesdrop on phone conversations with both traditional landlines and VoIP lines. Added to this is the fact that VoIP also comes with all of the security issues of the Internet and personal computing. Network Telecom can assist with this issue by making sure that you have encryption  installed on your system to prevent hackers from tapping into your conversations.

However, encryption alone doesn’t ensure your security. Hackers can also access your information through your computer terminal. Network Telecom can help you make sure that your business network is protected from security risks. We can advise you on a VoIP system that doesn’t require an open port in your firewall which  could open up your company’s sensitive information to attack or theft. Our trained experts will make sure that your network is set up so that it is protected from potential hackers.

VoIP Kitchener: Make sure your VoIP system is encrypted

3. Find Out If VoIP Is Compatible With Your Current Equipment

If you are not sure whether or not your current equipment is VoIP compatible, Network Telecom will let you know! Your phones will need to be able to be equipped with Ethernet support, which means that they can run over your network connections. If they are not compatible, then you will have to invest in new phones that are VoIP compatible. The good news is that the price of VoIP phones has come down considerably over the last few years and their quality has gone up.

4. Make Sure You Can Completely Set Up Your New System Before You Go Live

If at all possible, set up your whole VoIP system including all of the extensions, on-hold music, and transfers to the correct lines before you actually start using it. Take some time to test out everything that you have set up. This will ensure that you are the one to find out if there are any bugs in the system, not your customers.

VoIP Kitchener: Test Your New System Before You Go Live

“Network Telecom assisted us in moving and upgrading our system when we moved into a new facility.  They have been with us while we grew and made additional changes.  They are there for us when needed and have provided us with our equipment and program changes.They are a great group to work with.”

– Susan Lang, a Network Telecom client

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Network Telecom: Your VoIP Kitchener System Advisor and Provider

If you would like more advice about switching to VoIP, Network Telecom can help. You can trust Network Telecom to help you choose a phone system that is the best choice for your business. Whether you are looking to have a new phone system installed or your current system updated, we are here to offer advice you can trust.

In addition, if your phone system is not working as it should, our trained technicians are available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We carry a huge selection of parts in order to quickly solve any components issue you are experiencing. If you are having a telecommunication or networking issue, we can resolve it quickly and professionally.

In addition to our accredited and certified technical expertise, we offer:

• Consultative Sales
• Cloud Services
• Ongoing Support
• Voice Mail Systems
• System Design + Consulting
• System Admin + User Training
• PA Systems
• VoIP Specialist
• Network Cabling

Contact us today for all of your telecommunication questions and concerns; we’d be happy to help you.