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Top Costs to Consider When Implementing VoIP Phone Systems

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Top Costs to Consider When Implementing VoIP Phone Systems

For a small business, a VoIP phone system is a cost-effective replacement for traditional landlines. Having a VoIP system for a small business in SW Florida can greatly reduce communication costs. Some studies even suggest that transitioning to a VoIP phone system can shrink phone-related expenses by anywhere from 30% to 40%. How are these reductions achieved? And what is there to consider if you want to upgrade your aging telecommunications infrastructure to a VoIP business phone system?

 

Traditional phones or landlines rely on dedicated wires. Every time a new connection is made, you have to pay for that line. But more importantly, you need to pay someone to connect the new line to your business system.  This makes scaling costly for traditional landlines. You are required to make additional payments for each new connection as your needs grow. And when you decide to scale down, you are often left with unusable landlines.

 

VoIP Phone Systems for small businesses, however, rely on internet connections for smooth, hassle-free scalability. VoIP phone systems can be implemented for as low as $19.99 per month, while a landline will often cost $100+ for the phone or the base unit, and more for additional users. Also, contracts can run for years with landline service, whereas with VoIP phone systems you simply pay monthly, and some providers don’t even require you to commit to a contract.

 

Another cost-cutting advantage with VoIP systems for small businesses in Florida is that they make international calling much more affordable. For landlines, international calling is often not included in the regular plan, and you pay extra for every minute you’re on the call. Because VoIP phone systems work via an internet connection, international calling is exponentially cheaper.

 

Purchasing a handset for every landline connection costs $100+ in upfront charges. But with most VoIP phone systems, high end equipment is usually provided at little or no cost. Your mobile phone or laptop as well can become an extension in the network, so oftentimes you don’t even need to acquire new equipment

 

Based on the latest offerings for a small business with ten employees, it could cost between $200 - $300 per month to operate a VoIP phone system with little or no upfront cost compared to the thousands you would spend (plus monthly maintenance fees) for a traditional landline system.

 

It’s an increasingly digital world, and in the long run, setting up a VoIP system for your small business will greatly benefit your company. Why bother maintaining outdated equipment with costly out-of-pocket charges when the latest technology provides much greater functionality in a cost-effective manner?

 

About the Author:

Ron Caspari writes this article, he is the president and owner of Metrodata Systems, LLC. Metrodata Systems sell VoIP business telephone systems to businesses anywhere throughout Naples and SW Florida. Metrodata systems is an authorized provider for all the top-name brands including Vonage, Mitel, Ring Central, Nextiva and Intermedia. Metrodata Systems target market includes selling hosted phone systems to new companies just setting up shop, as well as working with established companies looking to upgrade their traditional premise-based phone systems. Metrodata Systems’ highly trained facilitators wil analyze a company’s current phone and internet bills and make recommendations to improve services and speeds and provide monthly savings on recurring charges.

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