Four VoIP Phone Options
VOIP is an internet based phone system where every office in your business is equipped with a handset and a unique extension or number. Unlike the traditional 4-line system, routing of each call is via the internet.
With one internet connection, VOIP comfortably supports an unlimited number of phone extensions. This makes it a better option since it significantly reduces the setup and maintenance costs. Below are the four best VOIP options.
Skype for Business
With Skype for business, you will have up to 250 handsets supported on a group call with call routing and recording available. It is portable, and has access to E911 service, SMS messaging, SIP phone support, a software phone, and a toll-free number option with monthly charges starting at $2 a month.
Ring Central Office
This is specifically for SOHO (Small Office/Home Office). It offers call routing and recording as well as voicemail transcription. The Ring Central Office can support 1,000 handsets on a group call, and it is portable. Included are a software phone, toll-free number option, speed dial, SIP phone support, E911 service, and SMS messaging for a base price of $19.99 a month.
Vonage Business
This VOIP service does not offer SMS messaging, but it has a host of other options, such as call routing, recording and voicemail transcription. It can support up to 30 handsets in a group call, and it is portable. Included are a software phone, SIP phone support, E911 service, speed dial, and a toll-free number. This service starts at $39.99 per month.
Broadvoice Cloud PBX
Broadvoice does not have call recording, but does have unlimited calling. Included are E911 service, call routing, and voicemail transcription with up to 100 handsets for a group call. It is portable, and includes a software phone, toll-free number option, SIP phone support, speed dialing, but no SMS messaging service. The price starts at $8.33 per month.
Running a business today calls for a professional phone system that can route calls and make call transfers, which leaves a good impression on your customers. You will have to pay extra for cloud business services.