What is a business SIP trunk?
Simply put, a SIP Trunk is a single voice call, routed over your Internet connection.
ATEL uses your Internet connection to bring voice services of tomorrow to
you today. Trunks are purchased according to the number of anticipated simultaneous
calls in your business. If you find you need more call capacity, you can simply
add trunks as needed. ATEL Trunking is your conduit to a converged IP world.
- Infinite Scalability
- Fast Deployment
- Web-Based Provisioning
- Layered On Features
- Dramatic Savings
Benefits
- Converge your local, long distance and broadband Internet services onto a single
pipe with dynamic bandwidth allocation
- Reduce toll charges on long distance calls and eliminate them on local and on-network
calls
- Reduce hardware costs and leverage your existing legacy system investment with seamless
integration
- Leverage dynamic bandwidth allocation to maximize your network
Scale
- Instantly, incrementally and infinitely scale your business communications as demand
dictates.
Simplify and Consolidate
- Bring all of your communication needs into one location with one bill and one point
of contact.
- Choose DIDs from anywhere in the country and serve them to the central PBX simply
and efficiently
Survive
Disaster recovery is faster and more efficient through the use of our IP network's
distributed architecture. Your line features reside in the phone company's network
and not at the customer's premise. Therefore, in the event of a disaster, calls
can be easily redirected to another unaffected location.
How To Choose An IP-PBX System...
FCC VoIP Fact Sheet [PDF]
How VoIP / Internet Voice Works
VoIP services convert your voice into a digital signal that travels over the Internet.
If you are calling a regular phone number, the signal is converted to a regular
telephone signal before it reaches the destination. VoIP can allow you to make a
call directly from a computer, a special VoIP phone, or a traditional phone connected
to a special adapter. In addition, wireless "hot spots" in locations such as airports,
parks, and cafes allow you to connect to the Internet and may enable you to use
VoIP service wirelessly.
Is there a difference between making a Local Call and a Long Distance Call?
Some VoIP providers offer their services for free, normally only for calls to other
subscribers to the service. Your VoIP provider may permit you to select an area
code different from the area in which you live. It also means that people who call
you may incur long distance charges depending on their area code and service. Some
VoIP providers charge for a long distance call to a number outside your calling
area, similar to existing, traditional wire line telephone service. Other VoIP providers
permit you to call anywhere at a flat rate for a fixed number of minutes.
If I have VoIP service, who can I call?
Depending upon your service, you might be limited only to other subscribers to the
service, or you may be able to call anyone who has a telephone number - including
local, long distance, mobile, and international numbers. If you are calling someone
who has a regular analog phone, that person does not need any special equipment
to talk to you. Some VoIP services may allow you to speak with more than one person
at a time.
What Are Some Advantages of VoIP?
Some VoIP services offer features and services that are not available with a traditional
phone, or are available but only for an additional fee. You may also be able to
avoid paying for both a broadband connection and a traditional telephone line.
What Are Some Advantages of VoIP?
- Some VoIP services don't work during power outages and the service provider may
not offer backup power.
- Not all VoIP services connect directly to emergency services through 9-1-1. For
additional information, see VoIP & 911 Advisory.
- VoIP providers may or may not offer directory assistance/white page listings.
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