Communication

    VoIP

    Voice over Internet Protocol. Technology for making phone calls over the internet rather than traditional phone lines.

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    Key Takeaways

    • VoIP reduces communication costs by 40-60% compared to traditional phone systems while adding features like CRM integration.
    • Modern VoIP is fully cloud-based: no hardware required, employees use desk phones, computers, or mobile apps.
    • CRM integration is the killer feature: calls are automatically logged, contacts identified, and context displayed to agents.

    Business VoIP Providers Compared

    ProviderBest ForStarting Price
    RingCentralMid-market, full UCaaS platform$20/user/month
    Zoom PhoneCompanies already using Zoom$10/user/month
    Microsoft Teams PhoneMicrosoft 365 ecosystem$8/user/month (add-on)
    DialpadAI-powered call analytics$15/user/month

    If your company already uses Microsoft 365, Teams Phone is the most cost-effective choice. For standalone VoIP with the richest feature set, RingCentral leads the market.

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