Two benefits of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking for your business

Posted by AmandaTom on May 7th, 2013

If you are not familiar with the new development in the field of communications, we should explain what Session Initiation Protocol trunking means and then continue with information on how it can benefit your business. SIP trunk refers to Voice over Internet Protocols (VoIPs) and streaming media services which are used by Internet Telephony service providers (ITSPs) for the delivery of telephone services and unified communications to customers. In order for everything to function at normal parameters, the customers must be equipped with SIP-based private branch exchange (IP-PBX) and Unified Communication Facilities. After everything is in place, the client will have access to software applications such as voice, video, desktop sharing, web conferencing and other similar streaming media applications.

Now that you are familiarized with the terms, you can better process the data regarding how this type of technology can help your business. These are three main reasons why we consider SIP can help you save money and improve the quality of the service you offer:

1.            There is no more need to purchase BRIs, PRIs or PSTN Gateways

One of the first arguments you should be acquainted with regarding SIP trunking usage is that you will not have to buy Basic Rate Interfaces, Primary Rate Interfaces or local Public Switched Telephone Network gateways. This will lower telephony costs considerably and will also allow you to have access to cutting-edge affordable technology. According to specialists, this type of connection is also advisable because it makes the extension of your system over IP easier and more cost efficient to. No matter what type of line you are using (T1 or E1), going from one to two lines will require additional hardware meaning you will be forced to take more money out of your pocket or from the company’s budget. If you have a more ambitious plan and you wish to go from an E1/T1 to Synchronous Transport Module level 1 (SDH ITU-T fiber optic transmission standard), you will need to replace all  hardware. All of these can be simply avoided with the help of SIP!

2.            With SIP, all calls will be local calls!

The second reason why we suggest the use of Session Initiation Protocol is that you will have the possibility of outsourcing your PSTN connectivity to third parties. This basically means your costs for long distance calls will be reduced considerably. Saving money will be possible because SIP calls travel through the Internet provider or the provider’s IP network to a termination point which is owned by the service provider. From here on, the call is transferred to the local Public Switched Telephone Network. Additionally, SIP trunking gives you the possibility of extending existing capabilities with extra services such as E9-1-1 emergency calling. When deciding upon a VoIP provider, make sure you choose one that offers this type of service, but also other features such as caller ID, unlimited local calling rate or no extra charge for particular numbers located in any area or country.

If you are looking for a team of experts that knows exactly what SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) is and how it should be used in your company’s advantage, Double Horn Communications is the place for you. Visit the web site and find out the type of service we have to offer and how our top quality service can improve your company!