If your business has decided to go with VoIP for your office communications, there are some factors that can influence your choice of vendor and the type of service you'll need. Here are some considerations in choosing and planning for the right VoIP setup.

Once you've decided how to configure your VoIP service, check with your local telephone company to see what kind of lines you have (for example: loop start, ground start, etc.) and make sure your VoIP vendor operates with your lines.

How Quickly Can You Get a VoIP System Installed?

Your VoIP choice may not just depend on the setup you'd like, but also on the amount of time you have to switch to a new system. The ideal timeframe for installing a new private telephone exchange (PBX) is six months or more because it gives you sufficient time to test and juxtapose the current and new systems side-by-side and work out any potential bugs.

If you're installing a new service at a new location, you'll need to allot a month or more to get the connection from the phone company, and an additional month or so to test the system and isolate any problems.