Post on 12-Apr-2017
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As Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions continue to mature, an increasing number of businesses will adopt the technology. According to market research firm Infonetics, VoIP and unified
communications services are predicted to grow to an $88 billion market by 2018. It’s clear hosted VoIP is becoming a viable business communication solution for organizations of all sizes.
This presentation will discuss several important topics to consider in your decision-making process.
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“Hosted” simply means the VoIP hardware and software are located off-premises in a
service provider’s facility. You access a virtual solution that
eliminates the need for a physical PBX at your location.
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InstallingManagingMaintaining and/orUpgrading equipment
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Hosted VoIP simplifies business communications.
You don’t have to do any of the heavy lifting associated with:
The provider’s solution will process your calls. Your
phone calls will be routed over an IP network or the
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
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On-premises company-owned system
Off-premisescompany-owned system
Off-premisesHosted VoIP solution
ON-PREMISES
OFF-PREMISES
OFF-PREMISES
The main options available to businesses for their voice communications involve both on-premises
and off-premises solutions.
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The best model for your
organization boils down to a number
of factors, including cost, control
and capability.
How much do you want to invest in your business voice communications? Would you
rather make a large initial capital expenditure or pay as your go?
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Large expenditure or pay as you?
How important is the ability to scale for future growth? Is it possible that your requirements will change over time?
How much are you willing to invest in future feature or software upgrades?
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Do you have remote workers who need access to their phone calls and voicemail no matter where they are or time of day?
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Have you considered what might happen in the event of a power outage or other
scenario in which you couldn’t access your system? What disaster recovery plans
and capabilities does your current system provide?
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What features do you need to access and at what frequency/cost?
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Is it better for your business to deploy a premises-based solution or an
off-premises hosted VoIP solution? By educating yourself on the benefits
and potential challenges of your various options, you can increase your chances
of earning the greatest return on your investment.
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Is Hosted VoIP best for your business?
To evaluate the strengths and potential challenges associated with Hosted VoIP business solutions, download FairPoint
Communication’s latest white paper, “The Complete Guide to Hosted VoIP.”
FairPoint Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRP) provides advanced data, voice and video technologies to
single and multi-site businesses, public and private institutions, consumers, wireless companies and
wholesale re-sellers in 17 states. Leveraging an owned, fiber-core Ethernet network – with more than
21,000 route miles of fiber including approximately 17,000 route miles of fiber in northern New England
– FairPoint has the network coverage, scalable bandwidth and transport capacity to support enhanced
applications, including the next generation of mobile and cloud-based communications, such as small
cell wireless backhaul technology, voice over IP, data center colocation services, managed services
and disaster recovery.
For more information on hosted VoIP or other
FairPoint solutions, visit our website.
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