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What is VoIP?

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is an acronym that explains how to make and receive phone calls over the internet. Most professionals regard VoIP as a viable alternative to traditional landlines.

With broadband development, VoIP has become the clear alternative for consumers and businesses alike for phone service. 

Why? 

It has a lot more features than traditional phones. It can also do all of this for less than half the price, which is especially important for outbound call centers.

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How does a VoIP work?

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) converts your voice into a digital signal, compresses it, and sends it over the internet. A VoIP service provider sets up the call between all parties. The digital data is then uncompressed on the receiving end, resulting in the sound you hear through your cellphone or speakerphone.

1. Your phone connects to your switch or router (LAN) within your (LAN) Local Area Network.

2. Your IP phone instructs your VoIP service provider to call the other party when you dial a phone number.

3. The call is established, and data packets are exchanged from your IP phone by your VoIP service.

4. These digital impulses are converted into audio by your VoIP phone.

What are the added features of VoIP telephony?

Automated Attendant

The automated attendant is probably the most well-known and vital VoIP business phone feature. It helps to route incoming calls to the appropriate extension without the assistance of a receptionist.

Many businesses value auto attendants because they help consumers to reach the appropriate department quickly and eliminate unnecessary steps.

Conferencing Tools

Businesses can now perform audio or video web conferencing using their VoIP business phones. These solutions are becoming increasingly important for firms that operate remotely. Many firms are experimenting with a hybrid role even while some workers return to the office.

Conferencing technologies that allow you to speak with team members in different locations are no longer just a gimmick. With an increasing number of people in the workforce looking for remote job options, you’ll need sophisticated VoIP phone solutions that allow you to have conferences with both in-person and remote personnel.

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Call Forwarding

When you use call forwarding, incoming calls are forwarded to a different number of your choice. This VoIP function allows you to be reached not just on your smartphone but also on various other internet-connected devices. Many overseas companies even redirect their calls to local numbers, making clients feel more connected to their brand.

Furthermore, the VoIP call forwarding capability makes it easy to contact a department or service regardless of where the caller or company is. This is because service providers frequently deploy apps that allow calls to be forwarded to several internet-ready devices rather than just one.

Call Whispering

Call whispering allows you to listen to your call center agents discussions and speak to them when they need assistance. Only the agent, not the customer on the other end of the line, can hear your whisper. This tool aids in the training of employees and the guidance of underperforming agents by reminding them of best practices and current promotions.

Business Tool Integration

One of the most popular VoIP capabilities is the ability to connect data with other business tools, such as Helpdesk software, chat, and email. Additionally, it keeps conversation records centralized and teams connected. These interfaces are handy for teams who work from different locations.

You can also use VoIP phones in conjunction with powerful automatic or predictive dialing systems, eliminating the need for human dialing of new numbers.

How do call centers use VoIP?

Depending on its scale, a call center can use VoIP to take and send thousands of calls every day. Utilizing a single system, i.e., when compared to having hardware and wiring for both IP and landline phone networking, Internet Protocol for data, networking, and voice maximizes broadband use.

VoIP is the most popular phone system for high-volume customer service demands, and it offers a slew of business advantages daily. VoIP, when correctly deployed, can significantly improve your entire customer relationship management (CRM) approach. As part of a multichannel contact center, VoIP can improve customer loyalty, operational efficiency, and sales.

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