FACT: The Hosted VoIP market growth reached $74.5 billion in the US by the end of 2015 and is projected to be worth $136.76 billion by 2020 according to Transparency Market Research.
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Why such rapid growth ? And what can Hosted VoIP do for your business ?  Can this state of the art technology be an asset for your business ?

There are distinct advantages why transitioning from a traditional premise-based phone system at your business to a state of the art Hosted VoIP system can drive efficiencies, cut costs, and enhance employee productivity & performance.
 
Let’s review a few of the most obvious advantages…

Even as web conferencing, email, and other technologies threaten to overshadow the telephone as the business communication tool of choice, the phone continues to shine. In fact, few companies would be able to communicate effectively with their customers without the help of a robust business phone service. The challenge is selecting a provider who can not only offer the features your company needs today, but can also help pave the way for your future growth.

In this article, we'll explain how to choose a carrier for your company. We'll describe the basics you'll need to consider and help you determine whether you should work with a national or regional carrier. Lastly, we'll take a closer look at finding a solution that fits within your organization's budget.

Understanding The Basics

The first step is to identify your current calling patterns. Are most of the calls made by your staff each day local? What percentage of your organization's calls are nationwide or international? By determining your current usage, you can identify a vendor who offers a package suited for your company. For example, you might need a plan that offers unlimited long-distance for a single monthly rate. Or, you may be able to save money by using a plan that offers unlimited local calling with a predefined number of ..

Hosted VOIP phone systems have become popular these days for small businesses for a multitude of reasons. Hosted VOIP provides all the standard features of traditional phone service, with additional features that an older system cannot offer. VOIP can provide all of that for a much lower cost as well.

VOIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It is a way of implementing phone service through the use of a standard broadband internet connection. Hosted VOIP refers to a phone system in which the main hardware is located at carrier's site that specializes in VoIP service rather than putting the VoIP equipment in your business or home. By using hosted VoIP service, very few, if any changes need to be made to the equipment in your office. Usually, there is just one piece of hardware needed to split the phone signals from your broadband connection to your business phone system. The handset.

Having the main VOIP system with a hosted VoIP provider allows for cost savings as well as time savings. Since the equipment is in the provider's office, they do not need to make a service call to your office if there is a problem with the hardware. In fact, many hosted VoIP providers offer system redundancy features, so that some problems are fixed via "automatic rollover" even before the customer becomes aware of the problem. In addition, any changes or upgrades to the system can be implemented very quickly by the provider, sometimes while you are on the