subject: Guide to VoIP Telephone Systems [print this page] While many have heard of VoIP, there are not many people who will know what VoIP is and how to set it up. Thankfully, this is not a barrier to entry. Within the telecoms industry, there are many experts who will set up such systems for others and advise on the best approach and equipment for any given situation. Before you purchase a VoIP system, you should ask the company that you are purchasing your system from if they offer free installation with your purchase. generally, most VoIP system providers will provide this service at no cost. If the company you are buying your VoIP system from happens to charge for installation, you may want to ask them if they will do it for free, since it does not cost them that much money to do so and will not impact their bottom line very much if they do it free of charge. If they decline to do it for you free of charge, you may want to inform them that you have other options as far as VoIP system vendors go. Telling them this alone may give you the upper hand, since they will not want to lose your business over something that costs them as little as a system installation.
If the company stick to their guns and refuse to offer free installation, simply walk away as with the plethora of other companies to choose from, it will be easy for any other vendor to match another's other as well as offering free installation. You might be surprised by how many companies offer free installation of their VoIP telephone systems. Another thing to be aware of when looking for a VoIP system is prices. It's always a good idea to keep quotes from various vendors in mind when looking at one against another to make sure that none are too far from the average price. By simply doing your homework on this aspect of the purchasing process, you should not overpay for your system.
The pricing structure of equipment is something that needs to be taken into account when buying a VoIP system. Especially if buying multiple headsets or handsets. A bulk purchase of a particular piece of equipment can usually result in a significant discount for you and your organisation. In fact, this author would go so far as saying, don't buy from any vendor who isn't willing to offer a discount for a bulk orders, even if they appear to be the number one expert or have a flashy website. Do avoid such vendors as it simply leads to you paying more than you need to.
