There are a few probable reasons why you might still be using a landline for your business. You may think your current phone system is working just fine or maybe you’re worried about the expense of switching from a landline to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). And of course, maybe it’s just that VoIP just seems so new and complicated. But here’s the thing; VoIP has been around for more than 20 years and is more dependable and easier to use than ever before.

If you haven’t yet switched to VoIP because it seems too complicated or expensive, it’s time to take a deeper look at how VoIP and a cloud-based phone system can transform your company.

Here are 5 signs that it’s time to make the switch from a landline to VoIP.

1. Your Business is Growing

Traditional landline phone systems can be difficult to scale to the needs of a growing business. Traditional PBX has limitations with a fixed number of lines and ports, which means adding more lines and purchasing new equipment. However, with VoIP, you have a cloud-based phone system to which can easily add more employees without having to purchase expensive equipment.

2. Frustrated Customers

If your customers are frustrated by constantly getting a busy signal when they call, having their calls dropped or waiting on hold, only to be picked up by the wrong person, it’s time to switch from a landline to VoIP. A VoIP phone system, with features such as auto-attendant or interactive voicemail, allows your customers to contact your business and their intended party quickly and easily.

3. You Have a Mobile Workforce

When you have employees working remotely from home or located around the world, a traditional landline system makes it impossible to use your business number for contact with clients. A VoIP system makes it easy for these employees to access your business phone system from any location and to be reached by clients as needed.

4. Your Phone System Isn’t Cost Effective

Between equipment costs, long distance calling and mobile bills, a business phone system with a traditional landline can be very costly. Making the switch from a landline to VoIP reduces these costs significantly. There’s no need to frequently update your phone system equipment, and long-distance charges will become a thing of the past. It also allows options for creating bring your own device (BYOD) policies that can integrate your employees’ devices to cut down on mobile costs.

5. Supporting Your Phone System is Too Time-Consuming

When you have a landline PBX system, it needs to be maintained by in-house staff or your IT department. Having to maintain an aging phone system takes your staff away from other important duties. Switching to VoIP eliminates the time spent keeping your phone system up and running.

FracTEL is setting the standard for easy set-up, call quality, and reliability that reduces IT support needs. We offer seamless onboarding, robust collaboration features and scalable communications solutions that help you focus on growing your business. Learn how a switch from a landline to VoIP can benefit your business by contacting FracTEL for more information.

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One of the advantages of switching to a cloud-based phone system for your business is the ability to connect instantly with two or more people and conduct a teleconference over one phone call. If you don’t presently have a cloud-based phone system or haven’t yet taken advantage of this great feature take a look at the advantages.

Here are 5 ways teleconferencing is making an impact on today’s businesses.

1. Improves Speed of Project Completion

Screen-to-screen communication allows teams to communicate more efficiently and saves time by eliminating the need for in-person meetings. Having the ability to conference with team members can increase the speed of project completion and reduce costs.

2. Makes Remote Working Possible

Remote workers reduce the need for additional office space, and teleconferencing makes it possible for everyone to participate in meetings or discuss work by simply pushing a few buttons. Teleconferencing can reduce logistical and cost barriers that inhibit team growth.

3. Common Link for Branch Offices

Having multiple branches, whether spread out throughout the country or around the world, can put a drain on the travel budget when meetings are needed. Teleconferencing greatly reduces the need for travel and allows for instant communications when needed. This can be very important when news needs to be shared quickly with multiple stakeholders.

4. Helps B2B Communications

Time is money. When working with other businesses, it can be inconvenient to schedule time for a meeting where everyone can be present without taking time away from the office. Teleconferencing eliminates the need for traveling to a vendor or supplier’s office by allowing you to meet from anywhere, at any time.

5. Cuts Down on Business Travel

Business travel is expensive and, at times, inconvenient for all parties involved. Coordinating schedules, making travel arrangements and coordinating meetings is a time-intensive process. Flight delays and emergencies can prevent meetings from taking place and then you’re back to square one. Teleconferencing eliminates travel expenses, such as planes fares, transportation from the airport, hotel costs and meal expenses. The better option is holding a teleconference from your desk with your cloud-based phone system.

Let FracTEL show you how conferencing with a Cloud-Based Phone System can improve the way you do business in today’s global economy.

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