Does VOIP Slow Down Internet?
As with any other form of internet communication, the speed of the network connection determines whether or not VOIP will hinder internet performance. Users with slow speeds that experience slow load times for webpages may find that VOIP slows down internet performance further with its use, but that isn’t always the case. Broadband internet solutions present no issue for those switching to VOIP.
Users with a strong, fast broadband connection won’t notice any slowdowns in internet performance using VOIP. As a matter of fact, VOIP phone calls use up less bandwidth during a one-hour call than is used by an individual surfing the web for that same period of time. In general, VOIP phone calls also take up less bandwidth than downloading files.
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Well, yes and no. VoIP uses your businesses broadband/internet connection to make and receive telephone calls. Businesses with a 'decent' internet connection shouldn't be affected by upgrading to VoIP.
If your business has a fibre connection (from about 32mbps), then VoIP should not be an issue for you. Typically, an hour long VoIP call uses less bandwidth than an hour of internet browsing, meaning that businesses with a fibre to the cabinet connection can support a VoIP upgrade.
However, if you suffer from poor broadband or slow internet connectivity, VoIP may not be a good option for you. Download speeds less than 28Mbps can mean that VoIP calls are unreliable or of poor quality.
Although, if a VoIP upgrade is something your business is interested in, FTTC, FTTP or leased line upgrades are also available to accommodate your new VoIP solution.
I hope this information will be helpful!
Mark Wilson