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 request is by setting up a SIP Trunk and using an ATA.
A SIP Trunk is a virtual telephone line that uses the Internet to connect your phone system to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
An ATA (Analog Telephone Adapter) is a device that allows you to use a regular telephone with your Internet phone service (the picture to your right is an ATA that is manufactured by GrandStream). When used together, a SIP Trunk and an ATA can provide several benefits for your business.
1. Cost Savings: Using a SIP Trunk and an ATA can help lower your monthly phone bill. SIP Trunks are typically less expensive than traditional phone lines, and you can also save on long-distance and international calls.
2. Flexibility: A SIP Trunk allows you to make and receive calls from anywhere, as long as you have an Internet connection. This can be especially useful for businesses with remote employees or multiple locations.
3. Scalability: With a SIP Trunk, you can add or remove phone lines as needed, making it easy to adjust to changes in your business.
4. Features: A SIP Trunk can provide advanced features such as voicemail, call forwarding, and caller ID. Additionally, many SIP Trunk providers offer advanced features such as call recording, call queuing, and IVR.
5. Disaster recovery: SIP Trunking provides a more reliable and resilient communication infrastructure. In case of an emergency, you can reroute your calls to a different location, ensuring your business can stay connected.
6. Improved call quality: SIP Trunking typically provides better call quality than traditional phone lines, and is less susceptible to noise and other interference.
Overall, using a SIP Trunk and an ATA can provide significant cost savings and improved flexibility and features for your business. It is an efficient, cost-effective way to manage your business communication needs and stay connected with your customers.
