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The Best VoIP for Business — Found for You, Free

Q: What internet speed do I need for VoIP?

Each VoIP call uses roughly 100 kbps of bandwidth. Most businesses with a standard broadband or fiber connection have more than enough capacity. If your internet is the limiting factor, we can help with that too — business internet procurement is one of our specialties.

Stop fielding calls from VoIP salespeople. The Tech Ref compares hosted PBX, UCaaS, and cloud phone systems across our full partner ecosystem — and handles the entire transition at zero cost to your business.

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What We Cover

Every Type of Business Phone System

Whether you need a basic cloud phone system for 5 users or an enterprise UCaaS platform with contact center capabilities, we match the right solution to your business.

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Hosted PBX

A cloud-hosted version of a traditional business phone system. Full PBX features — extensions, auto-attendants, voicemail, call routing — with no on-site hardware to manage.

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UCaaS (Unified Communications)

Voice, video conferencing, team messaging, file sharing, and more — unified in one cloud platform. Ideal for businesses that want to replace multiple tools with a single system.

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Contact Center Solutions

Inbound and outbound call center platforms with IVR, skills-based routing, call recording, and real-time analytics. Available as cloud CCaaS or integrated with your existing VoIP system.

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Mobile & Remote Calling

Softphone apps that let your team make and receive business calls from their mobile phones or laptops. All with your company caller ID — no personal numbers exposed.

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Number Porting & Migration

We coordinate the transfer of your existing phone numbers to your new VoIP provider. Zero downtime is the goal — we manage the process and stay on-call through cutover.

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SIP Trunking

If you have existing on-premise PBX equipment you want to keep, SIP trunking connects it to the cloud. Often the most cost-effective path for businesses with infrastructure already in place.

Why Switch

VoIP vs. Traditional Phone Lines

Legacy copper phone lines (POTS) are being retired nationwide. Carriers are phasing out traditional landlines — and with them, the inflated pricing and limited features that came with them.

Business VoIP delivers better call quality, more features, and significantly lower costs than traditional phone systems. For multi-location businesses, the savings are especially dramatic.

The catch? There are dozens of VoIP providers, all with different pricing models, feature sets, and reliability records. That's where we come in — we've already done the research, and we help you get the right solution without the sales runaround.

VoIP Advantages

Lower monthly costs vs. legacy phone lines
Work from anywhere — desk phone, laptop, or mobile
Scales instantly as your team grows
Enterprise features (auto-attendant, IVR, analytics)
99.999% uptime SLAs from top-tier providers
Future-proof — no POTS phase-out risk

FAQ

VoIP Questions, Answered

Common questions from businesses evaluating VoIP phone systems.

Cost & Pricing

How much does business VoIP cost?

Business VoIP typically costs $20–$50 per user per month depending on features, provider, and contract length. The Tech Ref's procurement service is 100% free — we help you compare providers and negotiate pricing at no cost to you.

Is The Tech Ref's VoIP procurement really free?

Yes — 100% free, no catch. We're compensated by the providers we work with, so our consulting and procurement service costs you nothing. You contract directly with your chosen provider at their standard pricing with no markups.

Switching & Setup

How long does it take to switch to VoIP?

Most VoIP transitions take 2–4 weeks from contract signing to go-live. This includes porting your existing phone numbers, provisioning hardware or software clients, and training your team. We manage the entire process and coordinate directly with your provider.

Can I keep my existing phone numbers when switching to VoIP?

Yes. Number porting allows you to transfer your existing business phone numbers to your new VoIP provider. We coordinate the porting process as part of our free service, and your numbers remain active throughout the transition.

Technical

What is the difference between VoIP, UCaaS, and hosted PBX?

VoIP (Voice over IP) is the underlying technology that routes calls over the internet. UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) bundles voice, video, messaging, and collaboration into one cloud platform. Hosted PBX is a cloud-based version of a traditional business phone system. Most modern business solutions combine all three — we help you understand which model fits your needs.

What internet speed do I need for VoIP?

Each VoIP call uses roughly 100 kbps of bandwidth. A 10 Mbps business internet connection can easily support 50+ simultaneous calls. If your internet connection is a concern, we can evaluate your connectivity options as well — business internet procurement is part of what we do.

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Tell us how many users, what features matter, and your current setup. We'll go to market, gather quotes, and come back with a clear recommendation — at zero cost.

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