Deploying a SIP solution not only reduces costs on calling, it unlocks a number of powerful IP telephony features which are now expected in the modern office.
SIP trunking is perfect for flexible working, with your IT team being able to quickly deploy new office environments without the having to use additional lines. Remote workers also have the freedom to setup new numbers with ease, from anywhere in the world.
A computer with a broadband Internet connection and an IP phone is all that is needed.
A VoIP phone connects directly to your internet connection. Once it’s plugged in, it is already pre-configured so you can make and receive calls the same way you normally do, just dial and talk. Simple.
The broadband speed requirements dependon the number of simultaneous calls.
We have listed the typical broadband speeds required when using a dedicated broadband connection for voice below.
Please note: that this is the speed required purely for voice usage. If you have other data usage on the connection, you will need to factor this in.
Number of simultaneous calls – speed required:
1 – 85 kbps
2 – 174 kbps
3 – 348 kbps
8 – 696 kbps
12 – 1044 kbps
How to check your broadband speed test?
Using your computer, perform a speed test by logging into the dedicated speed test website www.speedtest.net. Please take note of both the download and upload speeds.
We have an agreement with all the major telecoms companies that allows you to port in and out numbers.