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What is VoIP?
How VoIP
Works?
The VoIP
Technology
Types of VoIP
Pros & Cons of
VoIP
Software and
Hardware for VoIP
How to Choose
VoIP Provider?
Business VoIP Phone System
Residential
VoIP
Mobile VoIP
Wireless and
WiFi VoIP
Fax with VoIP (FoIP)
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Tips
on Buying VoIP Equipment
Switching to VoIP phone system require the
purchase of VoIP equipment, which is a huge investment. Therefore, a proper
planning is required to avoid making a wrong decision.

Before
you decide to change to VoIP phone system, you have to evaluate
the potential savings which the new system offers compared to
your old one. If the difference is not significant, then you
have to think twice before making a decision. Don't buy it just
for the purpose of having the latest technology.
Tips on
Buying Equipment for VoIP
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Not to buy
used equipment for VoIP
The technology behind VoIP equipment is developing so fast
that even last year’s hardware is tremendously outdated.
Moreover, you will also have to pay for the installation fee
which is notably a portion of the price, so better opt for
new one.
- Get ready for future
growth
It is advisable for you to include extra
capacity at the beginning of a
project for future growth
than to add more VoIP equipment later as the cost for the
former is less.
- Check on the VoIP
equipment vendor
Try to opt for
licensed and authorized vendors as they are able to contact
the manufacturer directly for VoIP equipment upgrades or
tricky installation problems.
- Keep the administrator
documentation and passwords
Administrator documentation and passwords are needed for
making admin changes to the VoIP phone system.
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