Nobody starts a business because they love paying phone bills. But somewhere between the per-line charges, the long-distance fees, the maintenance contracts, and the mysterious “regulatory recovery” surcharges, phone costs have a way of adding up like weeds in July. VoIP can change that math considerably.

Where the Savings Come From

It’s not one big thing — it’s a bunch of smaller things that add up.

No per-line charges. Traditional phone service bills you for each physical line. A small office with four lines might pay $40–60 per line, per month, just for basic dial tone. VoIP plans typically charge per user at a lower rate, with multiple calls handled over a single internet connection you’re already paying for.