Archive for the ‘voip’ Category

XO SIP Service

XO SIP service provides IP-PBX customers direct IP access to XO’s private OC-192 IP network. It is a low cost, low bandwidth consuming protocol conversion that offers the performance of business-class VoIP, unlike the traditional T-1s and other equipment.

Providing a direct connection to the XO IP network reduces recurring costs of the PSTN and data circuits, as well as eliminates the costs associated with the purchase, support, and maintenance of media gateways.

Voice traffic is prioritized though XO’s Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation. This allows businesses to maximize the full IP circuit, and helps them ensure that when voice lines are… Read more »

Integrated Access Overview

Businesses that need access to the internet as well as 20 phone lines or less s over the same line are ideal candidates for an integrated T1. Integrated T1’s are capable of running multiple services (local telephone, long-distance, telephone, internet, VoIP) over the same circuit. In other words, with an integrated T1, businesses can install a single T1 to accommodate voice, internet, and data networks.

Integrated T1’s require sophisticated T1 equipment to be split between the 24 channels on the providers end. Generally, this equipment is provided to the customer for free from the local phone company.

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Unified Messaging

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VoIP Services

VoIP solutions can be classified into the following:

Conferencing Services

Conferencing services allow providers to offer convenient, easy-to-use, and efficient conferencing solutions to their clients, permitting them to facilitate teleconference meetings, conduct instant conferences, plan, and conduct investor relations calls.

Local Services

Local services are among the most heavily used communications services, including basic phone service, voice mail, and directory assistance.

Long Distance Services

Long distance services consist of calls placed between two states, two call regions within a state, as well as international calls. There are two types of long distance calls: switched and dedicated.

Switched long distance pushes

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Top 10 Things to look for when choosing an Internet Service Provider

When it comes to choosing an Internet service provider there are a multitude of options – both for the provider you choose, as well as the type of service. Before signing up with an ISP, take a close look at what each one has to offer, in order to be sure you get the services you need at a price you can afford.

10 Steps to Follow:

Determine your budget. The faster your internet speeds, the higher the cost. Those on a tight budget have the more economical options of dial up or even a light version of DSL. Also,

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10 things to consider when choosing a VoIP provider

Many businesses today are either thinking about or have already begun replacing their existing phone service with a voice over IP (VoIP) solution.  Today, VoIP services and systems are well established with both small and mid-sized businesses and large enterprise customers.  For example, VoIP penetration among US businesses was 42% at the end of 2009 and is expected to reach 79% by 2013.

The following are the top 10 questions customers inquire about moving to VoIP:

1. What are the benefits of VoIP?

In the early days of IP telephony, the initial appeal of VoIP was toll savings.  While… Read more »