Setting up a VoIP phone system is easy with Nextiva. After you sign up, you can begin calling with a desktop app or download one for your cell phone (iOS & Android). From there, you can customize business calling features like call forwarding and auto attendants from a simple online portal.

Business VoIP services function perfectly on every broadband internet connection, like cable, DSL, and fiber. You can even use a strong Wi-Fi connection if you want wireless connectivity. Complete a free VoIP speed test to confirm you have enough bandwidth.

If you purchased 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.

Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, connects calls using an internet connection instead of the traditional phone system. The most significant difference is that you can work anywhere without running wires or using bulky phone equipment.

A business VoIP solution offers enterprise-grade advanced features, such as a mobile app, video conferencing, call recording, voicemail-to-email, and more.

Be sure to check out the advantages VoIP has over traditional landlines.

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

Nextiva provides this service at no charge with every account. We’ll guide you through every step to ensure you transfer your number successfully.

This short video discusses adding your phone numbers to the Nextiva unified communications system.

And when you need new business phone numbers, you can choose them during account setup. In addition, each VoIP calling plan includes a toll-free phone number at no charge.

You have many options for VoIP desk phones. This type of cloud-based phone service adopts open standards for maximum interoperability.

Analog phones work differently than VoIP ones, so you should upgrade them. In the era of working from home, you might not even need desk phones, but they make for an optimal calling experience. The tactile dialpad makes it intuitive to reach other extensions on demand.

Nextiva sells and leases hardware from all the trusted brands in the industry, like Poly, Cisco, Panasonic, and V-Tech. As a result, businesses get friendly support, competitive prices, and no hassle when they 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 its functionality. 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
• Audio and video conferencing
• Customer caller ID
• Multi-level auto attendant
• Team messaging
• Local and toll-free numbers
• Voicemail transcription
• Call queues
• Call recording
• Business text messaging (SMS)
• Integrations with Microsoft and Salesforce

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

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.

Traditional phone companies can’t beat Nextiva, arguably the best VoIP provider for businesses. For a comparison of each business phone plan, visit our pricing page.