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What’s the difference between FXS and FXO? A plain-language guide for businesses

The terms FXS and FXO come up in almost every conversation about analog telephony and VoIP integration, but they’re rarely explained clearly. They’re not interchangeable, and confusing them during a phone system setup creates problems that can be difficult to troubleshoot after the fact. Here’s what each one does and why the distinction matters. The […]

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Number porting explained: What businesses need to know before switching providers

Switching to a new phone provider doesn’t have to mean starting over with new numbers. Number portability — the right to take your existing phone numbers with you when you change carriers — is a federal protection established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and available to virtually all businesses. But knowing you can port […]

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Here are the basics of different VoIP systems

Should you consider adopting new phone systems for your business? To help you decide, we’ve defined the various types of phone systems, their different life cycles, and technology options in the past and the present. Different phone systems Today’s businesses still use landlines to connect with various stakeholders, such as customers, investors, and suppliers, to […]