Here's a list of what you'll need to make your vtalk system complete.
Handsets are your way of connecting with your customers and suppliers, they help you make, receive and monitor calls from your desk. The types of handsets that you use with your vtalk will need to be SIP compatible VoIP phones to ensure compatibility.
Your Modem/Router is what translates your internet connection and VoIP into a signal that your handset recognises. It’s also helps keep you secure from security threats from the outside world. Having a recommended Modem/Router will ensure your communications are secure and reliable.
A switch is that large device that generally has lots of blue cables popping out of it. It the device that connects all of your phones, computers and other devices to your network. it manages the traffic and ensures that each device has the right address and amount of data. Having a recommended switch well ensure your communications are optimal, expandable and reliable.
VoIP plans are what is now supplied by your ISP (Internet service provider). Lines are now called channels and having two channels is standard. Most ISP’s will charge about $10 per channel per month as opposed to having line rental at around $30 per month on traditional telephone systems. We recommend having your VoIP/SIP plan with the same provider as your Internet. Internally, we use Internode for our Internet and VoIP and find them to be great.
vtalk’s distributors and resellers provide your business with the onsite hardware required to setup your vtalk telephone system. They can make a recommendation of who to select as a service provider (ISP/VoIP) and work with you to ensure they are a good fit for your business. Additional charges that will include your data or (Internet connection charges) per month, as well as phone calls and channels for your selected provider.