VoIP can technically work on any Internet connection, but you will need to ensure that you have enough bandwidth to cover your call volume. An over-simplified formula to determine bandwidth is to take the standard 80K of bandwidth needed to make one call and to times that by the number of users you have online at any given time. Compression ratios can help you reduce your bandwidth requirements if the load becomes too great.
In reality you need a minimum of a DSL or Cable line, but compare your answer to the equation above to the capacity of different business-grade connections:
Before it became a necessity during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, many companies had already begun realizing the benefits inherent in embracing remote work. These benefits are substantial and signal that (even when the pandemic is but a memory) remote work will continue to flourish and become a mainstay in the redefined workplace - particularly when it comes to VoIP. This guide will demonstrate how the workforce is changing and leaning toward remote work as a permanent business choice, explain the critical role VoIP will continue to play in supporting remote work, and highlight some of the new trends and innovations coming in 2021 for VoIP. more