Selecting the right SIP Trunking solution for your business is about more than just comparing prices. A reliable SIP Trunk should deliver excellent call quality, robust security, and seamless integration with your existing phone system. It should also be flexible enough to scale as your business grows, while providing support you can rely on. It’s important to consider several key factors—security, network control, pricing, and number portability—to make sure you choose a SIP Trunk that meets your business needs.
Security
This is one of the most important aspects of your SIP Trunk decision process. SIP Trunks are exposed to the Internet, so a well-secured network and an anti-fraud and monitoring system should be in place by your SIP Trunk Provider.
Who is the upstream Carrier?
In Australia there are only a handful of upstream carriers, like AAPT, Telstra and Optus. Most SIP Trunk Providers will resell/rebrand from an upstream carrier or potentially from a wholesaler. Find a provider who has control over their service and network to reduce call quality issues and limit downtime.
Competitive Pricing
Pricing will vary widely between vendors; some will overcharge for SIP Trunks but the cheaper ones will over subscribe their services. Look for competitive rates, but ensure that you are getting a business-grade SIP Trunk service. Be cost-conscious, but expect to pay a bit more for business-class service.
Number Porting
Can the SIP Trunk provider port your phone numbers? Ensure that you choose a provider who can port all your existing numbers – not all providers are able to do this for all regions throughout Australia. It’s a lot of hassle if you find out they can’t later on.
At IGD solutions we offer a safe, secure and reliable SIP Trunking Service. We have partnered up with one of the best Upstream Carriers in Australia, AAPT. Unlike other SIP Trunk providers, we restrict access to our platforms to our customers only. Our pricing is highly competitive when compared to other business grade solutions.