Since the invention of the telephone in the late 1800s, a dispute has raged on concerning the original inventor. Both Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray submitted patents for the groundbreaking communication technology around the same time, and to this day there isn’t a definitive answer on who the original idea came from. We aren’t here to wade in on this particular debate, but rather to add some much needed clarity to the ongoing debate of: What is better for your business – traditional phone systems or VoIP? Moving from the 1800s to 2021, here are the key things to consider when choosing the frontline of your business communications.
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems are cloud-based, rather than the traditional copper cables of a landline. This means that it’s a virtual connection, requiring far less intricate and complex hardware to operate.
If you’ve ever moved house or business premises, it’s highly likely that there was already a phone line in place when you arrived. In this instance, phone set up is fairly straightforward – one point for the traditional phone system. This may well be all you need. If you’re a single-premise, small organisation, using your phone line to make only occasional calls from one phone number, then this is probably enough for you. However, if you’re worried about ease of setup on a VoIP system, then we can bust that myth here and now. Timing your recent Christmas dinner will have required a military-style plan built on years of experience in comparison to the ease of which you can plug and play your new VoIP system. It’s so easy, that even our Marketing team have got their heads around it. All that you need is an internet connection, and a pre-configured device from your chosen provider, and you’re ready to go.
There’s nothing more frustrating than your phone connection dropping out mid conversation, so it’s imperative that you choose a solution for your business that is robust and reliable. In the case of landlines vs. VoIP, is there a difference? Should a phone pylon be subject to a bad storm, some other act of God, or wayward digger on an unfortunate adventure, traditional phone lines can be vulnerable to errors which can leave you without service for sometimes up to days. On the other hand, VoIP solutions use a matrix of diverse fibre routes, multiple data centres and phone exchanges to keep your conversations uninterrupted.
All of this advanced technology must come at a premium cost though, surely? Only having to pay one line rental, whilst having multiple lines provides a huge cost saving. With packages from around £9/month, the savings can add up quickly.
There are many companies that can offer a full managed VoIP solution, so this is by no means a plug. However we would like to highlight some key benefits that Anthian offer, that can’t be compared to traditional phone systems.
- Cost from as little as £9 per Extension/Month with 2000 inclusive minutes
- Low cost international calling
- Additional features: menus, queues, hunt groups, call recording and more
- Competitive VoIP Handset Prices
- Keep your existing number even if you are moving (anywhere!)
- Multiple calls at once without more line rentals
- Whether you are a home-based business wanting a second line or a larger company looking for a full telephony solution, our system delivers better value.
- By choosing Anthian as your VoIP provider, we aren’t just phone installers, we are a fully fledged Managed Service Provider, having expertise in IT services and networking
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