To use Voice over IP, you need to have a phone capable of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
These phones come in two varieties:
- Desk phones: These IP phones resemble your typical office phone, but they function over your internet service. Traditional phone lines aren't used but an Ethernet cable is connected to your switch or router.
- Softphones: You can download a business phone app to your iOS or Android mobile phone. There's no setup required. Download the app, sign in, and begin placing and receiving incoming calls on your phone. With cloud-based call routing, your desk and mobile phone can ring simultaneously.