Setting up a business phone system with VoIP is easy with Nextiva. After you sign up, you can begin calling with an app you download to your computer or cell phone. From there, you can customize business features, such as call forwarding and auto attendants, from a simple online portal.

VoIP works perfectly on almost every broadband connection like cable, DSL, and fiber. You can complete a free VoIP speed test to confirm you have enough bandwidth.

If you purchase desk phones from Nextiva, all you need to do is plug them in, and you're done. No technical skills are necessary to enjoy your small business phone system.

Yes, you can use any phone number with Nextiva’s internet phone service. The process of transferring phone numbers is known as porting. You can port landline, toll-free, cell phone, virtual, and VoIP numbers.

Nextiva provides this complimentary service with every account. We'll guide you through every step to ensure you transfer your number successfully.

Watch this short video to learn how to use your existing phone numbers with Nextiva:

To get a new business phone number, you can choose them during account setup. Nextiva accounts also get a toll-free phone number at no charge.

VoIP completes calls using the internet instead of using the analog telephone system. The biggest difference is that you can work anywhere without running wires or using bulky phone equipment.

A VoIP phone system offers many advanced features such as a mobile app, video conferencing, and voicemail-to-email delivery, and more.

Read more about the advantages VoIP has over traditional landlines.

You have many options for desk phones with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). This type of business phone service adopts a set of open standards for maximum interoperability.

Analog phones work differently than VoIP ones, so you should plan to upgrade them. In the era of working from home, you might not even need desk phones, but they make for an optimal calling experience.

Nextiva sells and leases hardware from all the trusted brands in the industry like Poly, Cisco, Panasonic, and V-Tech. Get friendly support, competitive prices, and no hassle when you get VoIP phones from us.

If you bring your own device (BYOD), ask your VoIP provider if they support its call management functionality like transferring calls, directories, and voicemail notifications.

When looking into a small business phone system, you should focus on the functionality it provides. Since VoIP runs in the cloud, you have access to hundreds of features.

We recommend these features when looking into a business phone system:

• Mobile and desktop apps
• Video and audio conferencing
• Customer caller ID
• Multi-level auto attendant
• Team collaboration
• Local and toll-free numbers
• Voicemail transcription
• Call queuing
• Call recording
• Business text messaging (SMS)
• Integrations with Microsoft and Salesforce

Be sure to check out our roundup of VoIP features that every business needs to know.

Small businesses can save up to 65% by switching to VoIP phone service. This figure is based on cost savings on installation, monthly rates, and advanced features included.

Modern VoIP service providers like Nextiva save you even more with one-click conference calls, video meetings, and workflow automation. Collaborate with your team using one app, not several.

For a comparison of each business phone plan, visit our pricing page.