Here comes our next episode of SIP Chats! Our VoIP Expert Brian Hyrek welcomes back Fanvil’s Vice President of Sales: North America, Tommy Lee! This time, Tommy has a lot to tell about Fanvil’s brand new line of IP Phones, the V-Series! Additionally, learn about Fanvil’s new line of IP Doorphones, the i6 Series, and more! Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for the latest VoIP News!
Let’s begin with CyberData’s latest innovation, the 011530 hand-waving doorphone! CyberData’s 011530 is a gesture/activated device delivering touch-free two-way communication and secure access control.
This zero-touching feature will help prevent the spread of diseases in high-traffic settings such as medical facilities, schools and more. Very cool, huh?
If you are using your headset for both music and calls, don’t miss out on Yealink’s BH72 Microsoft Teams Headset! It supports dynamic EQ that automatically switches between call mode and music mode! This makes it so easy for multi-taskers like you.
More and more businesses conduct hybrid meetings now, and that’s where Yealink’s CP965 comes into play! The CP965 Conference Phone allows users to connect mobile devices via Bluetooth or USB for hybrid UC meetings! Learn more here.
You don’t need to compromise your image quality at night! Did you know that Fanvil’s i64 door phone comes with an infrared night-vision camera? This will ensure you have clear video images even in the dark!
How good is AI for Zoom meetings? Try PanaCast 20! The PanaCast 20 camera comes with an intuitive AI-driven Intelligent Zoom that will automatically follow your moments, perfectly framing you, whatever you’re doing!
This makes your virtual meetings as clear as possible and it feels just like you are right there in person!
Thinking about adding another layer of security? Check out Adtran’s NetVanta 4148 Router! It is capable of providing an inherent URL-filtering package without the use of an external server.
Users can easily add another level of security that allows system administrators to restrict Internet access by permitting or denying specific URLs!
What do you think about these cool features? Do you know any surprising VoIP features you’d like to share with us? Leave us a comment below!
Let us help you catch up with VoIP! In this month’s VoIP Supply reseller webinar, we want to share with you the latest VoIP products, promotions, VoIP news and more! Let’s get to it:
March is a busy month at VoIP Supply! Check out these exciting new products from our known brands:
CyberData 011511 : a VoIP SIP Multicast Ceiling Mount Speaker that offers features such as concurrent SIP and Multicast paging, TLS 1.2 and SRTP enhanced security for IP endpoints
CyberData 011512: an affordable Power-over-Ethernet (PoE 802.3af) and Voice-over-IP (VoIP) public address indoor speaker
Fanvil i6 Series doorphones: Vandal-resistant two-way doorphones that allows users the ability to easily and securely monitor an entrance door or gate.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave permission to start sunsetting POTS lines in 2017. If you are one of the users, check out this webinar recap that prepares you to transition your existing POTS lines. TS lines and services to an alternative service solution by August 2nd, 2022.
Before you go, don’t forget to also check out our March VoIP News update:
Exciting news – Google Chrome OS is now offering a fully integrated solution for contact centers!
Chromebook devices run on the Chrome OS operating system, a cloud-based easy-to-manage operating system. The system is highly used by contact centers and working professionals alike.
The new contact center solution offers businesses a cloud-first OS for devices, remote management, and a productive experience for secure and optimized contact centers.
Check out some of the newly certified Works With Chromebook headsets and devices here:
Can you believe it’s March already? Let’s spring forward with the latest VoIP updates! In this month’s VoIP News Update, we’ll cover new products from CyberData and a new IP PBX from Xorcom, the Xorcom Swift. We will also touch on Channel Partners 2022, the VoIP Supply Partner Program, and a big “Happy 20th Anniversary” to us!
Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for the latest VoIP News!
It’s time to spring forward with the latest VoIP hardware! Check out these New VoIP Phones and Intercoms with cool features such as antibacterial materials, touch-free design, Zoom-tailored features and more!
Fanvil Introduced the New V Series Phones
Fanvil’s NEW V Series of IP phones are finally here! If you haven’t heard of them, you are really missing out! Let’s take a look at some of the highlights:
Antibacterial material of the handset and keypad surface: Inhibits more than 99.5% of bacteria growth.
Built-in 5 Mega-pixel 1080P camera with a privacy cover: Provide HD video collaboration
Android 9.0 operating system: V67 provides a comprehensive SDK (developer kit) to meet the customization needs of industry applications and secondary development
Bluetooth 5.0: Easy pairing with headsets and mobile phones
Customizable into various security solutions for reducing investment
CyberData announced the release of a new 011530 SIP-enabled Indoor Intercom offering touch-free two-way communication and access control, all with a wave of the hand!
This device is ideal for high-traffic settings such as medical facilities, commercial/residential facilities, schools and universities, retail establishments, warehouses, and manufacturing plants.
Yealink Released the MP58-WH-ZOOM Phone
If you are using Zoom, you can’t miss out on Yealink’s latest Zoom-tailored IP phone that runs on Android 9 OS, the MP58-WH-ZOOM.
This device comes with a 7-inch capacitive touch screen and a rotatable LCD design, which offers a faster response speed. It also supports the new Bluetooth wireless handset BTH58. See more cool features below:
Did you know? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave permission to start sunsetting POTS lines in 2017.
POTS stands for Plain Old Telephone System. Most POTS lines have moved away to alternatives but there are still 36 million active POTS lines in the US.
If you are one of the users, check out this webinar recap that prepares you to transition your existing POTS lines and services to an alternative service solution by August 2nd, 2022.
How Sangoma and VoIP Supply Can Help With POTS Replacement Options
Depending on your needs, ideally, we recommend replacing your on-prem equipment with Cloud PBX and replacing analog based equipment with IP compatible end-points which connect directly to IP service providers.
Alternatively, you can also keep your existing equipment and connect it to IP/VoIP/LTE service using a VoIP Gateway.
Check out these typical scenarios:
Scenarios 1: Sangoma SIPStation & Faxstation
Keep existing analog phone system
Integrate VoIP Gateway to connect to SIP Trunking service
SIP Trunking is cost-effective. It will save you on line rental and calls and it is very easy to add more calls. More advantages include:
Management – Choose where to deliver calls
Future proof – Ready to voice/data convergence
Contingency – In disaster reroute calls
What about fax? Sangoma’s FAXStation covers your fax needs:
Can use fax machine and/or eFax
Low monthly cost ($10 starting. $20 for high volume)
Works in low bandwidth situations
Avoids T.38 compatibility issues
No telco lines needed!
Just as reliable as the PSTN!
Easy management integrated with the SIPStation Portal
Fully-rebranded Custom Fax Portal options available to resellers
Here are the simple steps:
Scenario 2: Switchvox Cloud
Choose our affordable and powerful Switchvox Cloud business phone system. Switchvox is a scalable and flexible Unified Communication platform for the Cloud. It seamlessly integrates with Sangoma phones, PSTN connectivity, collaboration features and it allows for a complete cloud-based UC business phone system.
More features:
Web-based interface
Communicate on the go
Reporting and analytics
Customization and integration
Perfect for Contact Centers
We offer a complete business communications solution portfolio
Q: Would FAXstation meet HIPAA requirements for healthcare?
No, not as of today. But we are working on being HIPAA compliant.
Q: Does this copper sunset affect DSL internet especially for rural areas?
We are not entirely sure how this will be handled. All we know is that this can be the only option for certain areas and some might not have an alternative. Affected customers will receive a notification and explanations on how things will move forward, so if you are not being notified, I would assume your area is not affected.
Q: Does FAXstation support color fax?
Yes, FAXstation does support color fax.
Q: Can FaxStation receive fax to your email and fax machine simultaneously?
Yes, you would set up DIDs for inbound fax to both the portal and the devices. Even if it’s not set up that way, you can still review your fax in the portal.
Q: If I am using FAXstation, Can I add port #2 as a standard phone line just by adding a line in the console to the FAXstation device for an alarm?
FAXstation is for fax only so it will not support voice or anything else except for fax.
Q: Are you working on a built in broadband modem Cellular
No, this is not part of the schedule/ plan.
Have more questions? Contact our VoIP experts at 1-800-398-8647 today!
Are you using Microsoft Teams and are thinking about implementing CyberData devices to work with the platform? Can CyberData devices work on Microsoft Teams smoothly? Let’s dive in more to find out:
Q: Is CyberData Compatible with Microsoft Teams?
A: Unfortunately, CyberData devices are not directly compatible with Microsoft Teams. However, these two can work together as long as you have the required intermediary device to communicate in between.
Luckily, there are a wide variety of options available for the Microsoft Teams integration! You need the right hardware to operate in the Microsoft Teams environment and Ribbon Communications is one of the great options to facilitate this operation.
Do you often need to make broadcast calls to people in a group? You will love the multicast feature on Fanvil’s V67 IP phone!
How does the multicast feature work?
Users can configure a multicast DSS Key on the V67 phone, which allows users to send a Real TimeTransport Protocol (RTP) stream to the pre-configured multicast address without involving SIP signaling.
Users can also configure the V67 to receive an RTP stream from a pre-configured multicast listening address without involving SIP signaling. You can set up to 10 multicast listening addresses.
How to set up the multicast feature on Fanvil’s V67 IP Phone
Here are the steps you need to do to enable the multicast feature:
Go to [Function Key] >> [Function Key] , select the type to multicast, set the multicast address, and select the codec.
Click Apply.
Set up the name, host and port of the receiving multicast on the web page of [PhoneSettings] >> [MCAST].
Press the DSSKEY of the Multicast Key which you set.
Receiver will receive a multicast call and play multicast automatically.
Great news! Poly’s Edge B Series Phones are now certified with Metaswitch. This means all service provider partners using the Metaswitch platform for voice or UC can now provision Poly Edge B phones on their platform!
The Edge B Series Phones are perfect solutions for small businesses, emerging markets, and even some enterprises! This series includes the Edge B10, B20, and B30.
They come with professional-grade audio quality and are available in 2- and 4-line key models supporting 8- and 16-line key assignments. See a quick comparison here: