In this article, I will list the main elements and important aspects to keep in mind when you want to start a VoIP Internet calling business.
1. Internet connection: A speed of 25 Mbps is enough to set up an Internet calling business; however, you should consider higher speeds up to 100 Mbps if your bandwidth is not entirely dedicated to VoIP calls, such as if it is shared by multiple computers in a company or an internet cafe.
If the connection speed is not good and you can not do much to improve it, there are three ways to improve the calls quality:
- Setting up the service quality (QoS) in the ADSL router for voice traffic.
- Configuring the QoS in the terminal equipment (ATA)
- Using the compression codec G729, which allows to reduce the bandwidth by eight times; so you switch from 128 Kbps to 16 Kbps.
2. ATAs (Analog Telephone Adapters): They are devices allowing conventional or wireless phones, to connect to the VoIP system.
3. Phone equipment: With ATA adapters you can connect regular phones to your VoIP service, thus reducing the implementation costs.
4. External CDR: You require an external CDR for the VoIP provider to keep track of calls, collect selling prices, count costs and profits.
5. CDR computer: This equipment does not need be new or powerful as it is only required to install the CDR software.
6. VOIP calling service: you may hire the services of a VoIP provider that allows a good range of destinations at affordable prices, and to recharge at low thresholds (I recommend Broad-Connect Telecom).
These are the essential aspects and elements you need to consider to start operating a VoIP internet calling service.
However, there are some additional aspects-such as call display, soundproof booths, etc.-but we are not considering them for the moment, because they are not 100% necessary to start such a business.
In conclusion, to launch a VoIP business, you do not need to invest large amounts of money, with only a small investment and good advice, you may enter this market.
Kidal D. is author at LeraBlog. The author's views are entirely their own and may not reflect the views and opinions of LeraBlog staff.
