What are SIP Phones?

SIP Phone is a phone that uses the Open Standard “SIP” to set up and manage phone calls. The actual voice is carried over an IP-based network using another Open Standard called “RTP“. Since these protocols are generically termed “VoIP” (voice-over-internet-protocol), these phones are also sometimes called VoIP Phones or VoIP Clients.

SIP Phones can be classified into

• Hardphones
  A hardphone is a desk phone that is connected to your business’s IP network, just like a normal phone. There’s no learning curve associated with VoIP hardphones. The hardphone will connect to an IP-Network using regular ethernet cables  Cordless hardphones are also available, The more advanced hardphones have built-in video displays and touch screens to accommodate video calls, eliminating the need of having separate equipment for video conferencing.
• SoftPhones 
  A Softphone is a software program that provides telephone functionality. It lets you dial a number on your computer or mobile device and speak through its embedded speakers and microphone, or through a headset with microphone, so you can make and take calls wherever you are. Again, a softphone will, just like a hardphone, use the Open Standards protocols SIP and RTP for call setup and voice delivery. 

Which is best for your users ,Softphones or Hardphones ?

The most important thing to remember is that the deskphone isn’t going anywhere - at least not yet. That means that if you want to get the best communication experience, then you’ll need to consider both deskphones, and softphones seriously. Some companies today are beginning to support mixed environments, where certain people within the business can access softphones for communication, while other, more focused departments stick to the reliability of deskphones. it’s about finding the strategy that works for you.

Why SIP Phones are important for your business? Benefits 

• Increase Flexibility in Multiple Aspects of Your Communication Channel 
  You can access your system everywhere you have internet access. So, you can keep watch over even your remote workers no matter their or your location.

• Saves You Money in the Long Run
  The financial savings come in a few main forms. For instance, you get rid of the monthly charges that  come with using a service provider. Second, each call made becomes a local one, so you can wave   goodbye to expenses related to long-distance calls. 
• Security
  As a business professional, the security of your business data is front and center of your mind. Having a phone system that is internet, but SIP trunking is proven to keep a company’s information safe.
• Customization
  As technology continues to develop, having a phone system that can more easily keep up with the times is paramount for any modern small business. 

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