{"id":32572,"date":"2022-06-07T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T22:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rcblogau.wpengine.com\/au\/en\/blog\/?p=32572"},"modified":"2022-06-07T01:55:13","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T15:55:13","slug":"voip-cordless-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/au\/en\/blog\/voip-cordless-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"VoIP Cordless Phone: What is it And Why You Should Have One"},"content":{"rendered":"

The telephone has been one of the most important methods of communication since the early 1900s. Whether it\u2019s connecting with loved ones, conducting business, or finding information, the humble phone call doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019ll be replaced any time soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But with most people now having access to the internet, the telephony landscape has gone through some changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones bridge the gap between telephone communication and internet communication, providing a smartphone system for business.<\/span><\/p>\n

The benefits of VoIP phones are plentiful, and with RingCentral\u2019s cordless VoIP phones, it just got even better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, follow this guide on VoIP cordless phone: what it is and why you should say goodbye to your corded phone forever.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is VoIP?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. Quite simply, it means your voice call is sent over the internet rather than a telephone line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

VoIP may also be referred to as IP telephony, IP phones, SIP phones, or even in terms such as \u2018cloud voice\u2019 or \u2018hosted voice.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does VoIP work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With VoIP phones, analogue voice signals are converted to digital data using packet-switching technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In other words, the sound waves produced when you talk become digitised and compressed so that they can be sent across the internet. When this data reaches the receiving end, it is uncompressed into the audio that you hear on your handset or from your speakerphone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it looks:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Voice signal > digitally compressed > sent > uncompressed > received\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike traditional phone calls which use telephone lines or cell towers, VoIP phones utilise your existing internet gateways to make and receive calls. This means there\u2019s no need for the hassle of setting up a landline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll look more into the benefits of IP phone systems throughout this guide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What you need to prepare when starting a VoIP system<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Getting set up with a VoIP system doesn\u2019t need to be difficult. The following sections will explain everything you need to get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. A reliable connection\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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A VoIP phone system is no use without a reliable internet connection. Just like poor phone compatibility with existing tech or bad lines, an unreliable internet connection will negatively impact call quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, the required internet speeds for VoIP phones are relatively low, so connection shouldn\u2019t be an issue. A minimum speed of 90-100 Kbps per phone is all that\u2019s required for good call quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, this number becomes multiplied per phone. In other words, the more VoIP phones you have on your network, the higher the connection speed required. Ten VoIP phones would require 1 Mbps (which is still low).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you do encounter problems, perform checks. For example, If you\u2019re using wi-fi, make sure your routers are working and wi-fi is switched on. If you\u2019re using a wired connection, make sure ethernet cables and power supplies are connected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. An idea of must-have features<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To get the most out of your VoIP phone system and <\/span>help your business succeed<\/a><\/strong>,<\/strong> you\u2019ll need an idea of what features you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s VoIP phones are feature-packed and the choices you make will depend on the specifics of your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if you accept incoming calls from different customers and new leads all day, you might want a VoIP business phone with an LCD screen to show who\u2019s calling. Or perhaps you run an automated booking service? You\u2019ll want HD voice capabilities for clarity and efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of typical VoIP phone features:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n