VoIP systems are surprisingly inexpensive when you
consider the cost savings that they offer. It is well
known that the Pareto rule can be applied to the cost of
calls. Under this rule, 20 percent of all calls account
for 80 percent of the cost. This is part of what makes
VoIP so attractive--businesses that can use VoIP to
reduce the cost of those twenty percentage points' worth
of calls will experience a very attractive return on
their VoIP investment.
VoIP Prices Are Primed for Significant Savings
An entry-level system connecting two separate locations
would require only a gateway at each location. For the
low cost of $790.00 (U.S. list price for two entry-level
SmartNode VoIP gateways), you could be experiencing
high-quality voice clarity and eliminating the high cost
of the phone company's toll charges. Our SmartNode
solutions will also let you make free calls to and from
your two locations, no matter where they are located.
Mid-sized businesses would likely want to set up a
local Intranet with a system that connects branch
offices and telecommuters with the home office. These
systems could use existing legacy handsets and PBX boxes.
The cost of VoIP equipment for such deployments
could start at just $790.00 per site. Savings
starting at $1,300 per month for a two-site
transatlantic connection is a typical example. Using SIP
handsets and an IP-PBX would increase the cost, but
would also save big on management and maintenance costs.
Large scale installations could include an enterprise
network connecting branches worldwide, or could even
consist of a service provider or carrier installation.
These systems would boast a multitude of features to
match traditional enterprise telephone systems and would
typically include IP-PBXs and SIP handsets. Patton
Electronics can help you get started on the road to full
VoIP integration no matter the size of your business or
whether you are integrating with legacy phone systems or
starting fresh. Browse our online catalog or contact us
for further information.
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