In today's business world, with more companies moving into small offices or home offices, it is becoming more important than ever for companies to establish a solid, functional, technologically advanced communications infrastructure. There are many choices in technology available for this purpose, and many different configurations to choose from. One of the most popular options is a digital telephone system (or digital voice), which can be integrated into a Business VoIP phone system very easily. A digital telephone allows you to use an ordinary telephone that is hooked up to your computer system and has the capability of making local, long-distance, or even international calls all without the use of a conventional telephone line.

One of the primary benefits of using a digital telephone system (or voice over internet protocol) is the fact that it does not use a telephone line at all. Instead, all calls are made via a computer to the VoIP phone system, where the customer's computer is connected to the internet. This ensures that each caller's computer is connected to the internet, which allows them to place orders from their computers, view the status of orders, or make other important transactions all from the same computer, without the use of a traditional telephone. This is a great option for businesses that do not wish to spend a lot of money on telecommunication infrastructure but do not wish to use traditional telecommunications hardware. Many businesses that are located in out-of-the-way areas or remote locations will find that these types of systems are extremely useful.

In order to set up a small office or home office using a VoIP phone system, there are several different considerations that must be addressed. For starters, if the business owner does not currently have a high-speed Internet connection, then it is unlikely that any type of high-speed Internet access will be available. If, however, the current high-speed Internet connection is reliable, then a basic home VoIP system may be adequate. It is also necessary to consider what types of features are desired. Some VoIP services include voice mail, conference calling, and faxing capabilities, which can significantly increase the functional capability of any office.

Once the basics of a VoIP phone system are decided, it is necessary to decide what types of hardware and software will be used to implement the system. Many businesses decide to go with a basic VoIP telephone system, which includes an adapter, phone, earpiece, and speaker. If additional hardware is desired, such as a VoIP telephone and adapter, it can often be purchased for a low cost. The advantage of this method is that employees do not need to have any additional software installed, and the hardware can easily be changed out if necessary.

For those who wish to set up a small office with a basic VoIP phone system, the process is relatively simple. A VoIP-enabled telephone is connected to a wall mount using Cat5 or ethernet cable. A wall outlet is also needed for Ethernet wiring. Other hardware needed for this type of office VoIP system is a power supply, an RCA outlet, and a telephone jack.

An office with a VoIP phone system can reduce the need for additional computer equipment, which can make operating a small office much easier. Many companies find that having a telephone system, coupled with a good VoIP service, speeds up communications considerably. This is especially beneficial when employees use personal computers to communicate with one another. Employees can now simply use their personal computers to make or receive phone calls. No longer are employees limited to using their desktops or laptops for communication.