Generally speaking, companies in their infancy should focus on perfecting their products and acquiring new customers. As the business grows, though, investing in new technology may become a priority so they can streamline operations, thereby boosting their bottom line. One such technology that all small businesses should utilize is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Here are some of the biggest reasons to upgrade to this valuable business phone system. 

3 Benefits of Using a VoIP Phone System 

1. More Security 

Voice over Internet Protocol systems provide a level of security that traditional telecommunications can’t match. With a VoIP system, you can enable encryption to protect all your data. Depending on your industry, such encryption could prove to be particularly essential.

2. Better Connection 

Nowadays, it’s virtually impossible to tell whether a call is being made on a traditional landline or over the internet. What’s more, businesses that use VoIP lines don't typically have to worry about dropped calls or voice distortion if they maintain their system. As such, those who conduct business over VoIP lines can enjoy total reliability and clarity. 

3. More Versatility 

You can do so much more than make and receive voice calls over a VoIP system. Depending on your company’s needs, for example, you can set up video conferencing and email forwarding for all faxes and transcribed voicemails. You can also give key employees remote access, so you—or your clients—can contact them no matter where they are in the world. 

To upgrade your business’s phone system to VoIP technology, turn to Horizon. Based in Chillicothe, this telecommunications company has been serving residential and commercial clients throughout southern Ohio for more than a century. The first provider to offer cable and internet services to Ross County, they've been at the forefront of the industry from day one. To learn more about their internet phone systems, visit their website. To discuss your business’s needs, call (740) 772-8200 today.