Posts by Orchid
I’m looking to expand my business – is VOIP the right way to go?
We’re frequently asked if Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) is the right telephone system for your business to use if it is going through an expansion phase. In a nutshell, the answer is ‘yes’. VOIP offers the opportunity to add low-cost additional lines quickly and easily. It also presents the same caller line identification (CLI) or number…
Read MoreWhich VOIP phone should I choose?
When looking to choose a VOIP business telephone system, one of the hardest questions to overcome is what to choose. There are so many phones – which is right for you? When first introduced, the VOIP telephones were brand-led and very expensive – especially if you wanted reliability and quality. This is no longer the…
Read MorePlastic-free packaging from Orchid Telecom
Did you know that the rate of plastic wastage is growing by 9% every year? Or that since the beginning of plastic production, at least 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic is estimated to have been produced. From this, at least 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic can be considered waste, with almost 80% of this in…
Read MoreUsing VOIP technology in your business
While researching your communications options for your business, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) may come up as a recommended option. Confused? Don’t be. It can sound more complicated than it really is; ultimately, it’s a type of technology that enables you to make voice calls using your broadband Internet connection rather than a regular telephone…
Read MoreThe small business telephone bundle you need…
Orchid Telecom is now offering a fantastic deal for small businesses or those using home IP telephone lines. This offer includes a single line rental, free telephone, unlimited UK landline calls to 01, 02, and 03 numbers, plus 1000 mobile minutes for just £17.50 per month with a 12-month contract. After the 12 months, you…
Read MoreChoosing an IP phone for your business…
There are so many different IP phones on the market it’s difficult to know which is best for you and your business. An IP telephone is the same as a VOIP phone in the fact that it places and transmits telephone calls over an IP network, such as the Internet, instead of a traditional analogue…
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