Businesses require stable telecommunications infrastructure to maintain contact with their clients and improve productivity within their organizations. Instead of using traditional telephony, many companies have turned to voice over Internet protocol — VoIP — to manage inbound and outbound calls via the Internet. VoIP offers many benefits that traditional phone services can’t match.

Why Use VoIP as a Telecommunications System

1. Cost Savings

A key benefit of switching to VoIP from conventional phone lines is cost-effective. This telecommunications system reduces costs in placing domestic and overseas calls through a virtual number as data is converted into digital packets and sent over the Internet. VoIP uses less infrastructure; they run on a single network that doesn’t need phone lines. This makes the service easier to maintain and distribute, which results in cost savings to customers.

2. Security

VoIP has standardized encryption protocols in place — something that is difficult to set up with traditional analog telephony. With the protocols, calls and data are more secure, which is often necessary for some companies.

3. Portability

VoIP only requires an internet connection, which allows you to get a dial tone after logging in — regardless of your location. It also offers unlimited mobility since you can make and receive low-cost calls with your VoIP number from several devices, including your smartphone or tablet.

4. Flexibility

If you have a regular phone, you can still use it with a VoIP converter or telephone adapter to pick up signals and transform them into digital data that can be sent over the Internet. Some VoIP handsets are easier to reconfigure and can seamlessly detect and switch to a high-speed broadband connection.

5. Multi-Functionality

Unlike the traditional telephony, VoIP offers a host of features without the extra cost. It can handle teleconferencing and video conferencing with ease so you can discuss business matters with your colleagues anywhere they are. Faxes and voicemails can all be forwarded to your email with VoIP. Other systems also offer automated assistance, call recording, instant messaging, and information to keep track of your employees with VoIP numbers.

No matter the size of your business, consider setting up VoIP as a cost-effective alternative to traditional telephony. Trust the professionals at OhmComm in Philadelphia, PA, to handle it. For over 20 years, they have been delivering quality services on telecommunications and intercom systems to businesses throughout the area. Call (215) 467-1444 today or visit their website to learn more about phone systems and IT services.