The invention of the telephone emerged as a landmark in human history, and the advent of VoIP technology transformed the way we use the phone till now. Businesses are switching to VoIP technology faster than ever as it offers a wide range of benefits and has features that are not seen in any other communication technology till now. Here is a small blog post showing some crucial information to help you choose the light VoIP system for your business.
What Is A Voip Phone System?
The term VoIP stands for voice over internet protocol, and it is a technology developed as an alternative to expensive and tough-to-handle analogue phone systems. Signal delivery is the fundamental difference between these two modes of communication, and in VoIP phone handsets, the Internet is used to transfer the call with improved sound quality, better connectivity and significantly lesser price.
Types Of Voip Phones
Different business phone systems can be used using VoIP technology, and they are all put into main categories called hard phones and softphones.
Hard Phones
All physical devices that are run using VoIP technology fall under this category of hard phones. They don’t differ from traditional stationery phones that we find at your homes and offices. The only difference is that VoIP phone handsets are Internet-enabled using Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection.
Soft Phones
Next up, we have softphones, which are the apps that we can use on our phones and laptops, tablets etc., to connect to any device that is connected to the Internet. This makes business communication much more effortless, and VoIP calls can be made at no cost. Different software are there to enable you to make VoIP calls and enjoy all the features available in VoIP technology.
Voip Phone Features
Any standard hard VoIP phone will have all these features that are found in a standard telephone. Apart from this, they will have several other features as well, like call on hold, call transfer, quick dial assignments, Bluetooth, and others to simplify the business communication process.
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