{"id":23847,"date":"2022-06-16T11:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T10:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=23847"},"modified":"2022-06-16T10:40:35","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T09:40:35","slug":"10-best-sip-phones-of-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/10-best-sip-phones-of-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best SIP Phones of 2022 for Your Home or Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Communication is a vital part of running a company, whether you\u2019re a small business or a larger enterprise. Business phones, traditionally a combination of desk phones linked via a PBX system, combined with the use of mobile phones, have been the preferred phone service setup for most firms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The rise of <\/span>teleworking<\/a><\/strong> made people rely more on platforms like Microsoft Teams and also led to the growth of video calls. But the traditional phone, or even conference phone, also needed to evolve.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Enter the SIP phone. SIP stands for Session Initiation Protocol. These handsets are basically VoIP<\/a> phones; a VoIP phone<\/a> system manages multimedia communication and has the functionality to integrate voice, video calls and instant messaging over the internet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is really the key advantage of SIP phone technology over the traditional office phone line. Of course, video calls, messaging and voice calls are already available but generally on separate devices. SIP phones integrate them in a flexible and user-friendly way. The technology can also function on mobile devices, tablets and computers, as well as a desktop phone handset.<\/span><\/p>\n

A SIP phone enables simple and secure communication between team members, no matter their location. It\u2019s the next level of telephony for today\u2019s business needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

A SIP phone provides a VoIP service; VoIP stands for Voice over Internet protocol. VoIP enables the user to make a voice call, but instead of using an analogue phone line, VoIP uses a broadband internet connection. In <\/span>the new age of voice<\/a><\/strong>,<\/strong> VoIP has been a game-changer.<\/span><\/p>\n

SIP phones enable you to make secure phone calls over the internet. In this way, your communication, like email or video calls, comes courtesy of your broadband service provider rather than a phone company. SIP phones can perform all the tasks a traditional phone can but with some added extras, integrating the functions of a regular phone with video and instant messaging.<\/span><\/p>\n

Developed in the 1990s, the decade when internet access began to be widely available, SIP was intended to take communication beyond the limits of a phone call. SIP phones broaden the idea of what a call can be. Where traditional phones are simply voices down phone lines, SIP phones facilitate communication via text, image, and voice without the need for physical wires and infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Features to look for in a SIP phone<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The combination of <\/span>message, video and phone<\/a><\/strong> that a SIP phone offers is the future of business communications. But, with so many options available, how do you choose the right model for your needs?<\/span><\/p>\n

Price, compatibility and how feature-rich the IP telephone is will all have a bearing on your choice. But here are some key features to look out for:<\/span><\/p>\n