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VoIP Softphones: Comparison Between The Top 5

By Alex Pritsert January 14, 2018

Without a doubt, the new generation of VoIP Softphones has revolutionized the industry by allowing real-time, high-quality free calls to be carried out across devices. Furthermore, voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become a vital tool for many businesses and companies. With that in mind, this is an in-depth comparison between some of the most notable VoIP softphones available today. 1. Call.Center Call.center is compatible with various operating systems, call.center is definitely one of the most multifaceted VoIP Softphones available right now. Using a single SIP line across various desktop and mobile devices, this app allows you to seamlessly take VoIP calls no matter where or when. In addition to having a variety of useful functionalities, this app aims at simplifying the configuration, management and secure deployment of your VoIP services. Due to its compatibility with various operating systems and devices, it may be somewhat difficult to install and configure.…

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Softphones: What are the Advantages of Using them?

By Gideon Hack January 2, 2018

Softphones have become very popular across the world due to its cost-effectiveness, the multiple features offered by the software and the ability of the device to offer unified communications, including voice, video, instant messaging and fixed-mobile convergence. The 6 Benefits of Using Softphones: Cost of softphones Softphones are inexpensive and many products are available free of charge. In addition, softphones allow expensive desk and SIP phones to be replaced, and the cost of maintaining this hardware is no longer a consideration. Any upgrades to the softphone are generally free-of-charge and are easily installed without requiring expensive technical assistance. Save on calls In general, VoIP-to-VoIP calls are completely free. International and long-distance rates are much lower when using a VoIP softphone versus traditional telephony, so those making regular or frequent calls out-of-state or country can effect significant cost savings. Also, traditional landlines require a high general operating fee in order to…

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Virtual Numbers: 5 Benefits for Your Business

By Gisele Dahis December 8, 2017

One of the main benefits of business VoIP is that it offers a much wider selection of features compared to the traditional phone network. Since VoIP technology has no physical limitation or hardware necessary to start a new feature like PSTN does, it can deliver the best low-cost enterprise features with a fraction of the hassle. But it’s no surprise that with so many features available, some really good ones can go unnoticed or are simply underused by most users. The best example of these features is Virtual Numbers, a unique and powerful tool that not all businesses understand how much it can benefit them in the long term. So what exactly is a Virtual Number? Also known as DID (Direct Inward Dialing), a Virtual number is a telephone number that is not directly associated to a telephone line and can be assigned to any device such as a hardware…

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How to Choose the Best Softphone for You

By Gideon Hack November 27, 2017

Well-designed software and plentiful features are essential to having the best softphone: effective and useful. This is especially true of the user interface (UI), where all the necessary functions must be displayed front and center, smoothly integrating voice operations with the workflow processes. In many cases, the softphone is designed to resemble a traditional telephone, with a display panel and buttons for user control, very much like a standard phone interface. Over and above the importance of the user interface, there are a number of factors to consider when choosing the right product. We will discuss these factors in order to assist you in making an informed decision in selecting the best softphone. Cost There is a wide range of both free and paid softphones. In many cases, vendors offer a free, limited-feature version of their paid products. If you wish to use the free version, then you should carefully evaluate this…

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5 VoIP Features That Will Benefit Your Business

By Alex Pritsert November 4, 2017

The first VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services were launched in 2004, and since then the technology has come a long way with new VoIP features being added each year. VoIP allows users to make and receive free voice and video calls from and to anywhere over the Internet. In recent years VoIP providers have discovered increasingly innovative uses for VoIP technology that are helping all size businesses to be more productive, scalable and cost-efficient simultaneously. Here are the five innovative VoIP features that your business should consider: 1. Interactive voice recognition Whenever you call a company and are greeted by a pre-recorded voice asking you to select the reason for your call, it means company uses an interactive menu based on a VoIP system. Interactive VoIP menus have integrated this voice recognition software to provide a more intuitive means for users to choose options. Very soon, you will be…

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Advantages of VoIP for the Back-Office Workers

By Carlota Vilalva November 4, 2017

Since VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology has been commercially available, most of the marketing and promotion surrounding its features have been aimed at front-office staff and managers. However, back-office workers also greatly benefit from the VoIP business system, and although it’s not often stressed, it is also a solid selling point for VoIP. Back-office workers are the network engineers who design, install, support and maintain information-technology environments inside a business. So what exactly are the benefits for them and how do these advantages contribute to their efficiency and that of the business? Design Advantages When moving into a new facility the first thing technology engineers consider is the cable plant design. VoIP technology offers many options when designing and budgeting the process, such as letting you run one line to the phone. With a computer jack plugged in the VoIP phone, the connection to the computer is established, effectively reducing…