Straight talk about phone systems, VoIP, and keeping your business connected. No jargon, no fluff — just practical advice from folks who understand that reliable communication matters, especially when the nearest IT department is a two-hour drive away.
Can I Keep My Phone Number When Switching to VoIP?
Short answer: yes. Almost certainly, yes.
This is one of the most common questions we get, and it makes sense. Your phone number is part of your identity — it’s on your business cards, your storefront, your invoices, and lodged firmly in the memories of customers who’ve been calling you for years. Nobody wants to change that.
How Number Porting Works
The process of moving your existing phone number to a new provider is called “number porting,” and it’s your legal right. The FCC requires phone companies to let you take your number with you when you switch providers. This applies to landlines, cell phones, and yes, VoIP.
VoIP Call Quality: What Your Internet Actually Needs
The number one concern we hear from folks considering VoIP is: “Is my internet good enough?” It’s a fair question, especially in rural areas where bandwidth isn’t always abundant. The good news is that VoIP is far less demanding than most people assume.
The Numbers
A single VoIP call uses about 100 kilobits per second in each direction. To put that in perspective, streaming a Netflix show in HD uses about 50 times that much. If your internet can handle a YouTube video, it can handle a phone call without breaking a sweat.
5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Old Phone Setup
A good phone system is like a good fence — you shouldn’t have to think about it much. It’s just there, doing its job, day after day. But when things start breaking down, the signs are hard to ignore.
Here are five signals that your current phone setup has seen better days.
1. You’re Paying for Lines You Don’t Use
Traditional phone systems charge per line, and many businesses end up paying for capacity they added years ago for a situation that never quite materialized. If you’re paying for four lines but only ever use two, that’s money walking out the barn door every month.