{"id":43,"date":"2020-09-15T06:41:56","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T06:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2025-10-28T06:18:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T06:18:50","slug":"benefits-hosted-voip-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Benefits of Hosted VoIP Service for Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_42 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-691d4fb76bf5f\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-691d4fb76bf5f\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#What_is_Hosted_VoIP_Service\" title=\"What is Hosted VoIP Service?\">What is Hosted VoIP Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Benefits_of_Hosted_VoIP_Service\" title=\"Benefits of Hosted VoIP Service\">Benefits of Hosted VoIP Service<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Easy_and_QuickStart_of_Business\" title=\"Easy and QuickStart of Business\">Easy and QuickStart of Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Cost-effective_Business_Operation\" title=\"Cost-effective Business Operation\">Cost-effective Business Operation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#No_Hassle_of_Server_Maintenance_Management\" title=\"No Hassle of Server Maintenance &amp; Management\">No Hassle of Server Maintenance &amp; Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Regular_Update_and_Maintenance_without_any_Expense\" title=\"Regular Update and Maintenance without any Expense\">Regular Update and Maintenance without any Expense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#24%C3%977_Global_Live_Customer_Support\" title=\"24\u00d77 Global Live Customer Support\">24\u00d77 Global Live Customer Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Sustainable_Business_Growth\" title=\"Sustainable Business Growth\">Sustainable Business Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Complete_Peace_of_Mind\" title=\"Complete Peace of Mind\">Complete Peace of Mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Business_Continuity_and_Reliability\" title=\"Business Continuity and Reliability\">Business Continuity and Reliability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Advantages_over_Traditional_Phone_Service\" title=\"Advantages over Traditional Phone Service\">Advantages over Traditional Phone Service<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Unified_Communications\" title=\"Unified Communications\">Unified Communications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Advanced_Features\" title=\"Advanced Features\">Advanced Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Streamlined_Business_Communications\" title=\"Streamlined Business Communications\">Streamlined Business Communications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Mobility\" title=\"Mobility\">Mobility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Flexibility_Scalability\" title=\"Flexibility &amp; Scalability\">Flexibility &amp; Scalability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Increased_Productivity\" title=\"Increased Productivity\">Increased Productivity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Lets_Sum_it_Up\" title=\"Let\u2019s Sum it Up!\">Let\u2019s Sum it Up!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#iTel_Switch_-_An_Overview\" title=\"iTel Switch &#8211; An Overview\">iTel Switch &#8211; An Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Can_hosted_VoIP_service_be_customized_for_specific_business_needs\" title=\" Can hosted VoIP service be customized for specific business needs?\"> Can hosted VoIP service be customized for specific business needs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Is_hosted_VoIP_suitable_for_startups_with_a_limited_budget\" title=\" Is hosted VoIP suitable for startups with a limited budget?\"> Is hosted VoIP suitable for startups with a limited budget?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#What_kind_of_internet_connection_is_required_for_hosted_VoIP\" title=\" What kind of internet connection is required for hosted VoIP?\"> What kind of internet connection is required for hosted VoIP?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Read_Also\" title=\"Read Also\">Read Also<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#Features_to_Look_for_While_Buying_a_Class_4_Softswitch\" title=\"Features to Look for While Buying a Class 4 Softswitch\">Features to Look for While Buying a Class 4 Softswitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/benefits-hosted-voip-service\/#The_Difference_Between_Class_4_and_Class_5_Softswitch\" title=\"The Difference Between Class 4 and Class 5 Softswitch\">The Difference Between Class 4 and Class 5 Softswitch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #007bff;\">Introduction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s time and era of digitization, startups have to face a multitude of challenges, especially when it comes to establishing a reliable, robust, and effective communication system. Traditional phone systems that are full of complexities of hardware no longer meet the demands of modern-day businesses. However, hosted VoIP services have emerged as a transformative solution for startup businesses. In this blog, we are going to explore how hosted VoIP services can benefit startup businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Hosted_VoIP_Service\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #007bff;\">What is Hosted VoIP Service?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as cloud-based VoIP service, hosted VoIP service is primarily a telephony solution for businesses. By using such a solution, a business can make and receive calls over the internet cloud. This means that there is no need for a traditional telephony setup that requires tons of wire and bulky hardware that could cost a fortune. Hosted VoIP services run in the cloud and are managed by a third-party service provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For calling, businesses can use multiple mobile devices such as softphones, smartphones, or even IP phones that are connected to the internet. Using hosted VoIP services, a business can communicate using voice, video, and messaging services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Hosted VoIP, service providers generate maximum profit at the lowest possible business costs. Worldwide adoption of Hosted VoIP service is increasing notably as more companies look to reduce business costs. And thus, when you talk about real low-capital investment, hosted service surely takes the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted VoIP Service is considered a highly flexible approach for low-capital businesses. It helps Start-up service providers to establish their business with minimum risks. With this service, you can offer a wide range of VoIP-based solutions to your customer base, with no capital investment, and without purchasing your own infrastructure. It\u2019s inexpensive, easy to manage, highly scalable, customizable, and therefore can be deployed easily in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted VoIP Service offerings are ideal for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small and Medium-sized VoIP\/Communication Service Providers (CSPs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next-Gen Service Providers (ITSPs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telephone Companies (TELCOs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Hosted_VoIP_Service\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #007bff;\">Benefits of Hosted VoIP Service<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3803 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hosted-VoIP-for-startups.png\" alt=\"Hosted VoIP for startups\" width=\"764\" height=\"430\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_and_QuickStart_of_Business\"><\/span>Easy and QuickStart of Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest benefit of opting for a hosted VoIP service is that there\u2019s no need to deal with all the clutter of hardware and cables. There\u2019s no need to hire technicians to do the setup and IT staff to look after it. You don\u2019t even need to spare your office space for the setup. In simple words, getting started with VoIP is very easy.\u00a0 because it is hosted on a data center located offsite. With a hosted VoIP service,\u00a0 you can be up and running in just 24 hours, which helps you to build and run a business easily and quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost-effective_Business_Operation\"><\/span>Cost-effective Business Operation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that cost is a crucial aspect when it comes to small businesses such as startups. It won\u2019t be wrong to say that every dollar counts, right? The mention of financial savings due to cost-effective business operations is typically one of the primary benefits while discussing hosted VoIP service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides low monthly cost options, this VoIP service is available without having to invest in your own hardware and infrastructure. So when compared to traditional phone systems, hosted VoIP services come out to be more budget-friendly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to this, you need to pay a telephone company to make calls which in case of international calls will save a ton of money for you. Instead, the business only needs to pay a monthly subscription fee basis the number of users or extensions and leverage the power of the internet to make and receive calls. This means that with a pay-as-you-go model, costs are predictable which saves businesses from the burden of any unexpected expenses. Therefore the ability of the business to save on both initial capital expenditures and ongoing operating expenses makes this solution preferable for service providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Hassle_of_Server_Maintenance_Management\"><\/span>No Hassle of Server Maintenance &amp; Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startups already have a lot on their plates and it is hard for them to allocate resources for management and maintenance of communication systems. The best way small businesses can bypass this problem is by opting for hosted services. With a hosted VoIP service, you do not need to bother about Softswitch server maintenance, management, and support, as these are handled by the host i.e. solution provider. At first, it might be hard to believe but it is true that the company that hosts the server will be responsible for taking care of all kinds of support. So, we can say that hosted VoIP service is beneficial for startups as it can save hours, and let them concentrate on the core business issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Update_and_Maintenance_without_any_Expense\"><\/span>Regular Update and Maintenance without any Expense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no up-gradation or maintenance cost. Since the host handles it all, you can have the latest technology up-gradation regularly. Whereas in the on-premise server, you need to concentrate on all the other tasks, and the up-gradation might take a backseat and get delayed. Hence, hosted service ensures continuous timely up-gradation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24%C3%977_Global_Live_Customer_Support\"><\/span>24\u00d77 Global Live Customer Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly-trained engineers work round the clock, on cross-vendor platforms through a dedicated online portal, to ensure unmatched quality of service for you. They are always ready to answer your questions or help you configure your services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainable_Business_Growth\"><\/span>Sustainable Business Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By eliminating regular business costs like staffing, system upgrades, and maintenance, Hosted VoIP Service provides a dramatically reduced total cost of ownership to organizations. This thereby helps businesses to focus on important issues and eventually ensure sustainable business growth. As a result, Hosted VoIP can often deliver the greatest return against the allocated budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Peace_of_Mind\"><\/span>Complete Peace of Mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted service gives you absolute peace of mind by reducing costs, through increased staff efficiencies and technological effectiveness. This service removes all the extra hassle you must go through in case of your own business setup. Serving through the Host\u2019s platform, you can also generate smart revenue and keep it coming. \u201cLess Investment, More Revenue\u201d \u2013 the main purpose of Hosted VoIP.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Continuity_and_Reliability\"><\/span>Business Continuity and Reliability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone is the time when unexpected or unplanned downtimes used to happen and there was literally nothing that businesses could do about it. Today, cloud technology has revolutionized the world, and service providers are confidently guaranteeing zero downtime. Startups are already short of resources and even a single downtime can impact hugely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, with hosted VoIP services, small businesses need not worry about communication disruptions. A well-established and reliable service provider will always ensure business continuity by providing redundant infrastructure and pre-defined disaster recovery mechanisms. Reliable Hosted VoIP services always prioritize maximum uptime and security of data by implementing best-in-class measures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_over_Traditional_Phone_Service\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #007bff;\">Advantages over Traditional Phone Service<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/hosted-VoIP.png\" alt=\"hosted VoIP\" width=\"1200\" height=\"350\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted VoIP Phone Service significantly reduces phone bills in comparison to traditional phone services. In addition to efficient communication, this phone system gives a more professional edge to the business. Keeping up with the recent developments in technology, a Hosted VoIP phone system is far more adaptable than the former phone service. An example is the fiber-optic internet connectivity leading to a gain in reliability and uptime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unified_Communications\"><\/span>Unified Communications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of unified communication is to provide convenient access to cross-channel communications. It supports a wide range of devices like computers, mobile devices, VoIP telephony handsets, and also a number of other technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By putting your phones, add-on services, internet connectivity, and data on a single network, you can achieve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved team collaboration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicker troubleshooting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher employee productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better customer satisfaction due to transparency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Features\"><\/span>Advanced Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional phone systems already provide basic phone features. So what makes hosted VoIP stand apart? Well, these are the advanced feat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ures offered by these systems that immensely enhance collaboration and streamline workflows. Some of the key features include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conference calling, video conferencing, instant messaging, and many more. All these features are accessible to team members even those who are geographically dispersed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined_Business_Communications\"><\/span>Streamlined Business Communications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Phone systems come with a lot of complexities when it comes to call routing. Businesses had to go through multiple call transfers and longer customer wait times for incoming calls. But with VoIP softphones, such issues get eliminated to a great extent. These systems are equipped with better routing algorithms that ensure efficient and fast business communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobility\"><\/span>Mobility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work is the latest trend. Businesses and employees need communication systems that support mobility without putting any impact on the way teams can collaborate and do their work. Hosted VoIP services enable employees to use their Business VoIP number to make or receive calls on a wide range of devices like smartphones, tablets, or desktop PCs. The calls appear to originate from the VoIP number and all the calls are routed through the Hosted Voice interface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, employees can benefit from unlimited long-distance calling through the virtual phone system while working remotely, in turn directly reducing costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexibility_Scalability\"><\/span>Flexibility &amp; Scalability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Hosted VoIP, businesses can add phone lines easily within minutes. Contrary to the traditional phone system there is no need for separate phone lines for every new connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, the flexibility and scalability of VoIP are appropriate for businesses with seasonal fluctuations in staffing or companies experiencing fast growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Productivity\"><\/span>Increased Productivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/enterprise\/what-is-unified-communications\/\">Unified Communications<\/a> and Hosted VoIP phone system simplifies collaboration within and between offices. It also increases efficiency and simplifies how employees manage their communications. This system contributes heavily to increasing productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, with less time spent managing PBX system communication, people can focus on tasks that contribute to business goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Sum_it_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #007bff;\">Let\u2019s Sum it Up!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are tremendous benefits that hosted VoIP services offer to startups and help them build and establish a solid communication infrastructure. Not only saving them a lot of money and support for remote work but also providing unmatched scalability, VoIP services are surely the ultimate hub of tools that businesses need to gain success in today\u2019s competitive markets. With hosted VoIP services, it becomes much easier for small to medium-sized businesses to cultivate collaboration and deliver phenomenal customer service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iTel_Switch_-_An_Overview\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #007bff;\">iTel Switch &#8211; An Overview<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, considering the hassle-free business process enhanced productivity and smart revenue growth; REVE Systems provides iTel Switch with integrated billing on a hosted basis and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/products\/hosted-dialer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iTel Mobile Dialer with Byte Saver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a very low monthly rental options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/products\/hosted-voip-softswitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted VoIP Softswitch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is suitable for small and medium-sized IP telephony service providers for retail. This is also equally beneficial for carrier-grade service providers. It helps wholesale providers who don\u2019t want to take the hassle of maintaining and monitoring the Softswitch server.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted Mobile Dialer offers all the benefits of iTel Mobile Dialer including white-label &amp; customization, VoIP Calls and SMS, cross-OS Instant Messaging, Mobile Top-up, and more. This dialer is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, and Symbian as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering a diverse set of advanced features, choice of installation options, 24\/7\/365 customer care, and market reliability; who knows! Maybe REVE has exactly what you\u2019re looking for in a Hosted VoIP Solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #007bff;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3814 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon.fa { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp-ea-3814\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"fa-minus\" data-col-icon=\"fa-plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hosted_VoIP_service_be_customized_for_specific_business_needs\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=#collapse38140 href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Can hosted VoIP service be customized for specific business needs?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse38140\" data-parent=#sp-ea-3814><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, there are various ways in which hosted VoIP service can be tailored to fit the unique needs of a business such as by selecting the relevant features, integrating with other business applications, customizing call routing and handling, controlling user management and administration, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hosted_VoIP_suitable_for_startups_with_a_limited_budget\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=#collapse38141 href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i> Is hosted VoIP suitable for startups with a limited budget?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse38141\" data-parent=#sp-ea-3814><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Hosted VoIP services offer an array of benefits that are especially suitable for startups with limited budgets. Some of the major benefits include lower initial investment, scalability, feature-rich solution, minimal IT infrastructure, and maintenance, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_internet_connection_is_required_for_hosted_VoIP\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=#collapse38142 href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i> What kind of internet connection is required for hosted VoIP?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse38142\" data-parent=#sp-ea-3814><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>A reliable and stable internet connection is one of the primary requirements to use a hosted VoIP service. Businesses can use broadband internet connections, fiber optic, Ethernet, or dedicated leased lines, whichever is suitable for them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 18px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/registration\/free-voip-softswitch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact for Free Demo<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_Also\"><\/span><strong>Read Also<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_to_Look_for_While_Buying_a_Class_4_Softswitch\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/features-look-buying-class-4-softswitch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Features to Look for While Buying a Class 4 Softswitch<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Difference_Between_Class_4_and_Class_5_Softswitch\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/softswitch\/differences-between-class-4-softswitch-and-class-5-softswitch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Difference Between Class 4 and Class 5 Softswitch<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/services\/hosted-voip-softswitch#free_demo_form\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45 size-full\" title=\"Hosted VoIP Business\" src=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ea282ac5c78a8a3e289bbee9ccb79cc3.jpg\" alt=\"Hosted VoIP Business\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ea282ac5c78a8a3e289bbee9ccb79cc3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ea282ac5c78a8a3e289bbee9ccb79cc3-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ea282ac5c78a8a3e289bbee9ccb79cc3-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> This blog has been updated with the latest data and facts on 28-06-23.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can hosted VoIP service be customized for specific business needs?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Yes, there are various ways in which hosted VoIP service can be tailored to fit the unique needs of a business such as by selecting the relevant features, integrating with other business applications, customizing call routing and handling, controlling user management and administration, etc.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Is hosted VoIP suitable for startups with a limited budget?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Hosted VoIP services offer an array of benefits that are especially suitable for startups with limited budgets. 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