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Traditional Telephone Solutions Stink, But VoIP Doesn’t!

Traditional Telephone Solutions Stink, But VoIP Doesn’t!

When was the last time you gave the time of day to your business’ phone system? The Internet has largely made traditional telephone solutions obsolete, yet countless businesses still cling to them for dear life. Still, dismissing the importance of the telephone as a way to connect with your customers would be foolish, so our focus today is how businesses like yours can implement phone solutions that leverage the good while eliminating the bad.

The Issues with Your Traditional Telephone Systems

Most of the issues that come from your traditional telephone system come from just how inflexible they are.

Businesses grow over time, so you expect that your telephone system should be flexible enough to grow alongside it. Well, traditional phone systems hold your business back by making it hard to add new infrastructure and new users. You might have to knock down walls to run new wires. Add in that phone providers will likely bundle in services that you don’t need, and you have yourself the primary culprit for why traditional telephone systems just don’t work for modern businesses.

If you’re using Voice over Internet Protocol, however, you bypass these complications by investing in a solution you already need: the Internet.

How VoIP Changes Everything

VoIP changes the game for business by offering a flexible and scalable solution for their telephony needs. Here are some of the benefits:

  • Easy operations: VoIP offers all the features your business already has, plus more, allowing you to use any connected device to access your company phone.
  • Enhanced flexibility: You can adjust your VoIP plan according to what your business needs rather than remain constrained by your phone provider’s limitations.
  • A better bang for your buck: Don’t waste money on unneeded accounts or services; pay for what you need and reinvest the savings back into your business.

In short, VoIP solutions offer more services with more flexibility, which lets your organization make better and more informed decisions about how to approach communications in the future.

Implement VoIP and Start Saving Today

Ready to get started with VoIP? We don’t blame you; it’s strictly the superior option compared to traditional telephone systems of the past.

If you’re serious about making the jump, Directive can help. We’ll walk you through what you need to know, get you set up with a solution that works for your needs, configure it according to your organization’s specifications, and offer support for your ongoing success. Get started today by calling us at 607-433-2200 or visit our service page to learn more.

 

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