Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a proven technology that lets anyone place phone calls over an internet connection. With the rise of broadband and the decline in cost, VoIP has become the definitive choice for phone service for consumers and businesses alike.
People enjoy using VoIP phone service over traditional phone lines. Why? It offers many more capabilities than analogue phones. And it can do it all for far cheaper.
Cloud phone service providers include powerful features not found with standard phone service. Auto attendants, call recording, custom caller ID, voicemail to email, and so much more. Plus, you can take calls and work from anywhere. Now that is convenience and a plus for home users and business owners.
VoIP is an acronym for Voice over Internet Protocol that describes the method to place and receive phone calls over the internet. Most people consider VoIP the alternative to the local telephone company.
If you’ve heard of an IP address, that’s your Internet Protocol address. An IP address is how computers and devices communicate with each other on the internet.
VoIP isn’t actually all that new. Telephony has relied on digital lines to carry phone calls since the late 90s. VoIP is a cost-effective way to handle an unlimited number of calls.
So, what does this mean for you?
If you have an internet connection, you call anyone without the need for local phone service. VoIP solutions work on any computer because it’s built upon many years of open standards.
VoIP service providers do more than establishing calls. They perform routing of outgoing and incoming calls through existing telephone networks. Landlines and cell phones depend on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
Traditional telephones use analog lines to carry voice signals. If you want to make calls, you have to have extra wiring installed.
Many businesses rely on specialized hardware for phone service. This equipment is known as a Private Branch Exchange (PBX). It connects internal phone extensions to the public telephone network. PBXs are generally quite costly to set up and maintain.
Local & National calls inside South Africa
Vodacom
MTN
Cell C
Telkom Mobile
R00.33
R00.45
R00.45
R00.59
R00.63
Product | Setup Fee | Price per month |
South African DID/Telephone number | Free | R26 |
Price per extension R26
Product | Standard PBX |
Abbreviated Dialling | Yes |
Auto Attendant (IVR) | Yes |
Call Queues | Yes |
Music on Hold | Yes |
Call Logs | Yes |
Hunt Groups | Yes |
Call recording | See table below |
Extensions | Setup | Price per month |
0 to 5 | Free | R180 |
6 to 10 | Free | R210 |
11 to 15 | Free | 230 |
16 to 25 | Free | 280 |
Ask us about affordable VOIP handsets for home and office use, from basic to executive, desktop to mobile.
Please note: Prices are per unit and are subject to change without prior notice.