So you are going to switch to VoIP phone solution. Great decision! But what type of VoIP solution system is best suited for your company’s needs? Each of the systems has their own advantages and disadvantages which can be weighed against the needs of your company.

Here is a description of the two VoIP solution systems that are most popular along with their pros and cons.

On-Site VoIP Solution System

An on-site VoIP solution is a system which requires the installation of equipments on your property.  These equipments include cables, routers and servers. Your business is normally the party that is responsible for the installation of the system and its maintenance. Many large businesses usually use VoIP solution systems because they have a preference for the high customization level and they possess the technological capacity to carry out the installation and the maintenance.

 Advantages of On-site VoIP Solution System

  • Instant long-term upgrades
  • Feasible expense overall
  • Very customizable
  • No service contract levels
  • The configuration and the specs are determined by the client

 Disadvantages of On-site VoIP Solution System

  • Continuous operation and maintenance fees
  • Additional cost for IT work

 

Hosted VoIP Solution System

With a lot of high quality solutions available to select from, Hosted VoIP phone solutions generally is based on the provider of the phone service remote Hosted PBX tools to manage the data and voice needs of a customer. All the calls of the customer are routed to the Hosted PBX system of the provider via a conventional PSTN. You should note that Hosted VoIP systems are a good phone solution for small businesses, as they normally have restricted IT resources and finances but still need a full packaged solution for business phone.

Advantages of Hosted VoIP Solution System:

  • Hosted VoIP solution allows for you to add the latest features or to change present features to fit your business needs as they evolve.
  • Permits decreases and increases of the capacity of needs.
  • Provides support for remote server with short waiting times.
  • Quick deployment
  • Works well with phone systems of legacy
  • No added VoIP software or hardware is required.
  • Round the clock support
  • No cancellation fees or no contract fees
  • Seeing that the equipment is not on-site, it is the best choice when it comes to preparing for disasters

Disadvantages of Hosted VoIP Solution System:

  • Recurring charges
  • Infrequent delays of upgrade to system
  • Dependent on the vendor