As you start your business, you’ll need to make a lot of decisions about which services and products will best meet the needs of your company. One question that many new entrepreneurs have is whether or not they should use a SIP trunk for their phone service. A SIP trunk can be much cheaper than traditional voice lines, but it’s important to know how technical expertise might affect the ease with which you can set up this type of service. In this post, we’ll explore what level of technical knowledge is involved in installing and maintaining a SIP trunk so that you can make an informed decision.
What is a SIP trunk?
A SIP trunk allows you to connect your phone lines and other telecommunications services, like internet access, into the same network. This makes managing these connections more efficient since they are all managed with one interface. – How do I know if my company needs it? If your business relies on VoIP or has plans in the near future for expanding its use of VoIP then this type of service will be essential to maintain constant communications between offices. You may also find that using a SIP trunk reduces costs associated with traditional voice lines because there’s no need for an expensive PBX system or dedicated line rental fees. However, this arrangement does require advanced technical expertise as well as ongoing management so make sure you contact the team at Juno Telecoms today.
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The Basics of SIP Trunking
Let’s take a quick look at the basic components involved in SIP trunking. Here’s what you need for an enterprise phone system:
- IP PBX
- SIP trunk
- Internet connection
- Network equipment (router, SBC, etc)
IP PBX
Your PBX (Private Branch eXchange) is essentially the heart of your phone system. You can get great features like voicemail, call transfer and more through a standard office PBX. However, for SIP trunking you need to be sure that it’s an IP enabled PBX before making any commitments with providers because most modern systems support this feature.
SIP Trunks
The SIP trunk is a virtual connection which makes it easier to add and remove quickly when needed. You will need to configure your PBX with the type of service you are using, but this should not be difficult at all since most providers offer toll-free helplines that can assist in setup.
Internet
VoIP stands for Voice over IP, which with high-speed internet means your voice travels through the data network instead of being carried on traditional phone lines like PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). This has advantages because it eliminates problems such as long-distance charges or bad reception in certain areas; however, this also requires that you have a good broadband connection without too much traffic so packets can be routed smoothly.
Network Equipment
One thing many offices have in common is network infrastructure. This includes routers, switches, modems and more! It might be a challenge to learn about all the equipment but there are some things you will need to know. For example, voice traffic can sometimes get slowed down when someone starts downloading large files or streaming videos at work; this does not affect calls though which means that they should still come in clear as crystal!
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Do I Need Technical Expertise?
If you’re looking for a more efficient way to manage your small business phone system without spending too much time on it, then SIP trunks are the right solution. They require less management and can be set up by an expert or yourself with a few simple steps. You only need to make sure that there is enough room in your office space for all of the necessary components, such as network jacks where needed or adapter boxes if you have over two dozen offices across countrywide. As Juno Telecoms experts who specialise in managing these systems efficiently, we would love to work with you! For more information about our services, contact us today!
