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What are SIP Trunking Solutions?
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) trunking enables the online transmission of communications of various forms, including voice. SIP trunking is often confused with web conferencing and VoIP tools, but the difference between the two is that SIP is often used in web conferencing and VoIP tools, which offer it along with other protocols and features. Businesses use SIP trunking to minimize communications costs and enable unlimited calling. SIP trunking also often includes support for dialing into meetings and offers equal audio quality to telephones, with a simpler implementation process.
SIP Trunking Features & Capabilities
SIP trunking providers offer slightly differing feature sets depending on the provider, but below are some of the essential features offered by most SIP trunking providers.
- Communications transmission
- Inbound and outbound calls
- Support for telephony and web conferencing
- High audio quality
SIP Trunking Solutions Comparison
When considering an SIP trunking solution, look at the following factors of each offering before making a purchasing decision.
- Phone vs internet support: Most SIP trunking providers offer some level of support for phone and internet calling, but if you have a specific need, such as a toll-free number, or unlimited web calls, you should ensure the provider you choose offers those features.
- Pay as you go vs subscription: Most SIP trunking providers charge a subscription for their services, or a pay as you go fee based on number of calls. Pay as you go is great for businesses where call volume fluctuates, but subscriptions tend to be cheaper for businesses with consistent call volumes.
- Telephony Needs: Some SIP trunking providers focus specifically on web communications. For businesses that already have a telephony solution they are happy with, these SIP trunking providers may be preferred.
SIP Trunking Providers Pricing Information
SIP trunking providers typically charge either as a monthly subscription that supports a certain number of calls, or with a pay as you go model where businesses p[ay based on how often they use the features provided by SIP trunking tool. Exact pricing is highly dependent on the provider, but businesses should expect to pay at least $0.008 per minute for most SIP trunking tools.