A Hunt Group is a call-routing feature used in telephony systems that allows multiple phone lines to be grouped together under a single extension. When a call comes into the extension, the system automatically distributes the call to the next available line in the group. Hunt Groups are commonly used in call centers, sales departments, and customer service centers. They…
A Local DID (Direct Inward Dialing) is a phone number that is tied to a specific geographic location. It allows individuals and businesses to have a local presence in a particular area without having to be physically located there. Local DIDs are often used for customer service or sales purposes, as they give customers the impression that they are dealing…
IVR stands for Interactive Voice Response. It is a technology that allows a computer to interact with humans through the use of voice and DTMF tone input via a keypad. IVR systems are commonly used in call centers and customer service lines to handle a large volume of incoming calls. They can be used to provide information, take orders, and…
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) phones are a type of internet-based phone that uses the SIP protocol to initiate, manage, and terminate communication sessions. SIP phones work by using the same protocols that are used to establish connections for email, instant messaging, and video conferencing, making them an extremely versatile technology. SIP phones use VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) to transmit…
Voicemail to email notification is a feature that allows users to receive voicemail messages as audio files via email, rather than having to listen to them through their phone system. This feature can provide several benefits when used in a cloud-based phone system. 1. Convenience: Voicemail to email notification allows users to listen to voicemail messages at their convenience, rather than…
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a method for transmitting voice communications over the Internet. Instead of using traditional telephone lines, VoIP converts audio into digital data that can be transmitted over the Internet. This allows for voice communication to be integrated with other forms of online communication, such as instant messaging and video conferencing. One of the main advantages…
Text messaging, also known as SMS (Short Message Service), is a method of communicating using text via mobile phone networks. When a text message is sent, it is converted into a code and sent over the network to the recipient's phone. The message is then decoded and displayed on the recipient's screen. Text messaging works by using a protocol called…
Some of our customers have wireless analog phones that they want to continue to use. Even though they are using our internet phone service they do not want to use their mobile phone app to make and receive calls. They want to be able to be mobile within their office with their wireless analog phones. The way CIS supports this…
A SIP Trunk is a type of connection that allows a business or organization to use its existing IP-based private branch exchange (PBX) system to make and receive telephone calls using the Internet, rather than using traditional phone lines. SIP Trunks work by connecting a PBX to the Internet using a SIP-enabled router or gateway. The PBX then sends and…
SIP ALG (Application Layer Gateway) is a feature built into many routers that are designed to help with the configuration of SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) networks. The purpose of SIP ALG is to assist with the traversal of SIP traffic through a firewall or router by making changes to the headers of SIP messages. This can include opening and closing…
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