SIP Trunking
If you’re a business with an existing PBX phone system, you might not be able to (or want to) completely replace your existing telephone system with a cloud-hosted solution. However, you may still want to take advantage of VoIP’s benefits and features that can help your business grow. With our SIP trunking solution, you can still use VoIP to connect your system to the public telephone network and benefit from the technological advances.
What is a Sip Trunking & how does it work
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is an application layer protocol that allows you to use an internet connection instead of traditional phone lines to run your phone system. The collection of phone lines used by a group of users that connects to a telephone network is referred to as trunking.
SIP Trunks connect an on-premise phone system to the public switched telephone network, often known as PSTN, via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). For example, an office may already have a PBX server for its phone service but wants to utilise VoIP’s features and cost savings. SIP trunks enable the entire office to communicate with the rest of the globe via the internet while still using their existing infrastructure.
Our SIP Trunking Service
Each SIP Trunk enables up to 10 concurrent telephone calls (in or out). If you need more capacity, we will set up additional trunks as and when they are required.
SIP channels are much cheaper than traditional ISDN digital telephone lines. We charge £30 per month for a block of 10 channels. Compare that with a typical price of £25 – £35 per month for a pair of ISDN channels.
We apply the same friendly contract terms for SIP Trunks as we do for all our VoIP services. You can cancel the service at any time and for any reason with just one month of notice. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
The benefits of a SIP Trunking
Cost Savings
If you have a traditional phone line, you can be paying for lines you don’t use. Long-distance and international calls may also entail significant expenses. There’s also the cost of maintaining the equipment. Pricing is simple with our SIP trunking, which is charged per user. This has the added benefit of making your recurrent spending more predictable. Plus, VoIP calls have a lower cost overall so you can save significantly with calls abroad.
Reliability
Phone problems, poor weather, or a damaged telephone pole can all cause traditional telephony service to be disrupted. SIP trunking with VoIP, on the other hand, is more reliable. While a reliable internet connection is paramount, even if your phone fails, you can continue to use it. Calls can be forwarded to other lines, offices, or your smartphone, so you never miss a call should the worse happen. You can keep your business running efficiently and without interruptions no matter what happens.
Growth and Scalability
As with all cloud technology, scalability is always part of the package. As SIP trunking allows your existing phone system to connect to VoIP services, you can scale up in the same way as any cloud phone system. Each SIP Trunk enables up to 10 concurrent telephone calls (in or out). If you need more capacity, we will set up additional trunks as and when they are required. This is ideal for businesses looking to expand their capacity without major infrastructure updates and their related costs.