A lot of the time companies throw terms our way and it’s just assumed that we know what they are. Have you ever been talking to a customer service representative and it sounds as if they’re talking in a foreign language because they use so many acronyms? And you feel dumb cause you have no idea what they’re talking about? And are too shy to ask so you don’t appear less knowledgeable? That’s exactly what we’re referring to.
For that reason, we’ve put together this article explaining in layman’s terms what a SIP Trunk is and how you can benefit from using one.
What’s a SIP Trunk?
Put simply, a SIP Trunk replaces traditional telephone lines. So where in the past you would sign up with a telephone provider to have a phone number and activate a phone line, SIP Trunking replaces that. And unlike traditional legacy phone lines it uses an internet connection to make and receive calls.
To use a SIP Trunk, you need to create an account with a SIP Trunk provider (what to consider before signing up) and a phone system/PBX that supports SIP Trunking.
Why SIP Trunking?
SIP Trunks can benefit your business massively as long as you choose the ideal SIP Trunk provider. We’ve put together a list of the main benefits that you’ll experience initially.
- Cost Savings: unlike traditional telephony, SIP Trunks are packaged in a way so you only pay for what you need and use. Additionally, line rentals and calls are significantly cheaper.
- Global Presence: SIP trunks remove any geographical boundaries tied to your location. You can choose to use numbers from anywhere in the world and give your business a global presence.
- Scalability: with a SIP trunk you can scale up or down depending on your needs and usage. You don’t have to physically install lines, it’s super easy and simple.
- Unified Communications: SIP Trunking enables you to do so much more than just phone calls. You can deploy a Unified Communications solution and take advantage of features such as mobile apps, video conferencing, presence, chat and more.
- Future Proof: any business that does not convert to SIP Trunking is stuck in the past. A modern business with a modern workforce cannot operate without a SIP Trunk and PBX.
Don’t just take our word for it.
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