Managing your Network’s Router Needs

Quality of Service (QoS) is a tool that comes built into your router to manage the massive amount of data being sent, downloaded, or streamed. QoS in routers evaluate every task and assign it a priority based on the bandwidth available. Tasks like VoIP phone calls or video conferences get top priority to ensure no interruptions or lag time. Using your router you can assign priority to the tasks you want. An example

is if you are trying to upload a presentation to OneDrive and you are on a companywide VoIP conference call you will want your call to not be interrupted by the OneDrive upload. So you would have the file upload priority to low and the call priority to high. Now the QoS knows how to manage the available bandwidth. There are many setup options available for managing your devices and priority levels so taking the time to set your system up the way you desire is crucial. The newer model QoS have become more automated and come with standard priority lists built in but you will still need to make sure the priorities match your own. Higher end QoS systems even have the capability to know what devices on its network and which ones need less bandwidth. That will mean the guy in the cubicle next to you won’t get to steal all the company’s bandwidth watching the Parks and Rec season finale on his android! Good QoS is essential if you use network to stream video, make VoIP phone calls, and Skype. You may even be able to skip an ISP upgrade with all the benefits you will receive from a good QoS tool. Need help setting up your network system? Call Affordable Telephone for all your small business needs! 

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VoIP or PTSN; Can’t Decide? You’re Not Alone.

Have you been thinking about upgrading your business phone system but you can’t decide on the best small business telephone? Are you hesitant about fully committing to something and getting locked into having only VoIP or only PTSN?  

Both systems do offer appealing attributes; PTSN has been the standard for many years and has proven itself to be a steady network but VoIP is faster, has more features, and has less interference.

Investing in a telephone system is a huge financial decision and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Hybrid telephone systems bring you a solution to your indecision. Hybrid phone systems give you many of the features found only with VoIP phones but they can do it on your current infrastructure. You can run analog and digital office equipment like fax machines and desktop phones off of the hybrid system. It has the capability of video conferencing and helps bring multiple offices together without racking up long distance charges. This way you don’t have to be fully VoIP or PTSN.  The hybrid system gives you the freedom to explore both systems so you can gradually choose which system will work best for your business. Consider it a merger between the two. Hybrid phone systems, like the Panasonic KX-TA824, also have the ability to expand up to 8 lines and 24 extensions allowing your business the freedom to grow without worrying about your telephone system.

Want to know more? Affordable Telephone has the solutions you need. Give their team a call and they will help you find the best small business telephone system for your company! 

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Instant Connection Means New Clients for Your Company

In today’s society you have to be on top of your game 24/7. Social media has created a generation that is more dependent than ever on technology and the instant response it brings with it. We are now able to track where people are, what they are doing, and worst of all…when they don’t respond to us. Telephone systems for small business have come a long way and added many features that can help you draw in new clientèle. 

Many customers desire a company who values their needs enough to respond quickly to their cries for help and when they can’t get ahold of you, they move onto the next company is who is available right away. Availability and reachability are the two best ways to prove to your customers and potential clients that your company is the one they should choose.

VoIP phones bring you features like Voicemail to Email and call forwarding to your mobile device which helps you to stay connected with your customers. It’s not only the phone system but the professional installation and proper maintenance that help make a phone system great.

Affordable Telephone has been helping small businesses install and maintain their telephone systems for over 30 years. They have seen telephone technology advance and they know what systems are the best. Trust them to help you make the right decision for your business. Call Affordable Telephone today and let them wire you for success with the perfect telephone system for your small business!

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