Asterisk 17.0.0 is Now Available!

November 6, 2019 by Ying-Hui Chen

Asterisk, a free and open source framework for building communications applications, recently released Asterisk 17.0.0 during AstriCon 2019! 

What has been updated in Asterisk 17.0.0?

This version includes several fixes reported by the community. Asterisk 17.0.0 also adds new features and functionality including:

  • AttendedTransfer – queue up attended transfer to the given extension
  • BlindTransfer – redirect all channels currently bridged to the caller channel to the specified destination
  • ConfBridge – Add “average_all”, “highest_all”, and “lowest_all” values for the remb_behavior option
  • Dial – Add RINGTIME and RINGTIME_MS variables
  • RTP/ICE – indicate that you’d like an ice-host-candidate’s local address to be published as well as the mapped address.
  • ReadExten – add “p” option to stop reading extension when you press “#”
  • DUNDi – now supports IPv4/IPv6 dual binding
  • MWI – allows subscriptions to voicemail boxes using “presence” events

Asterisk 17.0.0 is now available for download at https://downloads.asterisk.org/pub/telephony/asterisk

See all updates here!

Have you tried Asterisk 17.0.0? What’s your experience? Share with us!

Poly Introduces Poly Studio X Series Video Bars for Microsoft Teams at Microsoft Ignite 2019

November 5, 2019 by Ying-Hui Chen

Poly announced that they will release Poly Studio X Series, an all-in-one video bars with a built-in Microsoft Teams experience at Microsoft Ignite 2019! 

About Poly Studio X Series

Poly Studio X Series are purpose-built video conferencing devices designed for small to medium room settings. This series includes Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50. Both devices will run the Teams application natively (in 2020). See highlighted features:

  • 4K Ultra high definition (UHD)
  • Advanced noise suppression and unmatched video production rules
  • Ability to control with the new Poly TC8 touch screen

Poly Studio, a plug-and-play USB video bar for small huddle room, is now also certified for Microsoft Teams. Learn more about Poly Studio here!

“Whenever and wherever people connect with Microsoft Teams, we will be there to provide the best-in-class audio, video and voice endpoints to make the experience that much better,” said Joe Burton, president and CEO at Poly. “We deliver everything you need on the journey to transition to Teams.”

More Microsoft Teams Certified Poly Solutions 

Poly will also showcase more Microsoft Teams native voice, headset and service offerings at Microsoft Ignite 2019 including:

  • The Poly CCX Series – Poly’s native Teams phones
  • Calisto 3200 – Optimized for Teams
  • Voyager Office Series – Optimized for Teams
  • Poly Managed Service for Teams

We’re excited to see more new Microsoft Teams certified devices from our partner! Looking forward to assisting more of our customers streamline their communication experience. 

Refurbished Poly (Polycom) VoIP Phones for every office need

November 4, 2019 by Youleidy Vega

If you are into saving money and doing it well, then you need to learn about our Refresh line of used IP phones. Refresh is an avenue for small to large business owners to get their hands on quality VoIP phones at a fraction of the cost of new ones. 

VoIP Supply understands that there might be some hesitation when buying used for that reason Refresh phones come with a one year warranty so that you can feel confident knowing that your purchase is protected no matter what. 

Learn more about Refresh here. 

Refresh phones are examined for functionality and brought up to the latest firmware before they are cleaned, packaged and ready to be shipped out of our doors working and looking as good as new. 

The Refresh Process. 

The Polycom VVX 411 is a deskphone with a large color display, easy to use interface and support for integration with third party Unified Communication (UC) applications. 

The VVX 411 can handle up to 12 line appearances and features high definition audio for clear, life-like calls.

Key features of the VVX 411 at a glance:

  • 12 Line appearances
  • Polycom HD Voice
  • 3.5″ (320×240) Backlit Color LCD
  • Dual Gigabit RJ45 Ports
  • RJ9 headset port
  • Built-in auto sensing IEEE 802.3 af Power over Ethernet
  • Optional 48V DC power supply (not included)
  • Easy integration with Unified Communication platforms
  • VVX Expansion Module support
  • 4-way directional navigation key
  • 12 hard keys with basic icon keys included
  • Wired or Wireless Headset Support

For more detailed information on the VVX 411, read the VVX 411 datasheet. 

A good pick for basic phone needs is the Polycom VVX 311. The VVX 311 desk phone has a simple appearance with a backlit grayscale display and an elegant black design. It is great for scenarios like a main reception space, a kitchen, cubicle spaces and contact centers. 

The VVX 311 can handle up to 6 lines and features HD Voice. 

Key features of the VVX 311 at a glance:

  • 6 line or speed dial keys
  • Asian character support
  • Backlit grayscale graphical LCD (208 x 104)
  • HD Voice up to 7KHz on all audio paths (Speaker, Handset, Headset) 
  • 2 x Ethernet 10/100 or GigE (VVX 310)
  • Hard Keys: 12-key dial pad, home, speaker, mute, headset, volume, messages, hold, transfer
  • 4-way navigation cluster with center “select” key
  • Supports VVX Expansion Module and VVX Color Expansion Module (Expandability up to 3 modules)
  • Skype for Business and Office 365 Cloud PBX interoperability (order “Skype for Business Edition” codes ending in “-019”)

For more detailed information on the VVX 311, read the VVX 311 datasheet. 

For your voice conferencing needs, Refresh has options for you such as the Polycom Trio 8500 Conference Phone.

The Trio 8500 is great for medium conference rooms and can pick up voices up to 14 feet away  360°. It has a 5” touch screen display that is intuitive to use and makes making and receiving calls simple. 

With noise block technology, the Trio 8500 has been designed to provide clear calls that get rid of any background noise not related to the call at  hand. Also featuring HD Voice, your calls will be crisp and clear from beginning to end. 

Key features of the Trio 8500 at a glance:

  • QoS Support
  • 5-inch color LCD (720 x 1280 pixel)
  • On-screen virtual keyboard
  • 3 cardioid microphones
  • 14ft/4.3m microphone pickup range
  • PolycomÂŽ HD Voice™
  • PolycomÂŽ NoiseBlock™ 
  • Voice activity detection
  • Polycom Zero Touch Provisioning
  • PolycomÂŽ Acoustic Clarity™ technology
  • Open SIP and Microsoft Lync 2013/ Skype for Business/Office365 Cloud PBX

For more detailed information on the Trio 8500, read the Polycom Trio 8500 datasheet.

For these and more Refresh products check out our Refresh catalog. 

Have questions about Refresh? We’d be happy to chat with you! Give us a call at 1-800-398-8647.  

Sangoma Released NEW Zulu Mobile softphone for iOS and Android Devices

October 31, 2019 by Ying-Hui Chen
Introducing Zulu Mobile

Sangoma is excited to announce the release of the NEW Zulu Mobile softphone for iOS and Android devices! 

Designed to work with FreePBX and PBXact business communication systems, Zulu UC unifies the most popular business communication tools & applications enhancing user productivity and mobility. Zulu Mobile is similar to the popular Zulu Desktop application, providing even greater flexibility.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkHa7bPPPlk

The initial launch version of Zulu Mobile features:

  • Dial-by-name directory
  • Audio calls to and from your extension
  • Unattended transfer
  • Visual voicemail
  • Chat
  • Presence controls

You might find the links below useful!

Learn More About Zulu Mobile

5 Reasons Why You Should Sell The Poly (Plantronics) Headsets – Webinar Recap

The global VoIP headset sales forecast for 2020 is over 1.8 billion dollars. – according to Frost & Sullivan: Growth Opportunities in the Global Communications Endpoints Market (Feb 2018). 

Since there’s a lot of potential to increase your headset revenue, we co-hosted a headset webinar with one of our top VoIP headset vendors, Poly (formerly Plantronics), to make sure you have the tools and resources you need to succeed! 

Poly’s headsets are popular for a reason – they have the right headset for every work style and application. See below for an overview of their main headset series:

5 Reasons Why You Should Sell The Poly (Plantronics) Headsets

Why should you sell Poly’s VoIP headsets? The list can go on and on but I will touch on the five key advantages:

  • Free Support to our certified Poly partners and/or directly to your end customers
  • Self-service tools for 1st line support
  • Online compatibility guide & tool
  • 60% discount code for demos
  • Best in class warranty

Download our webinar slides here to learn more details! Our webinar recording will be available shortly. Stay tuned!

Frequently Asked Poly (Plantronics) Headset Questions

Q1: Where can I find the Poly headset compatibility guides?

A: Visit Poly’s webinar to use the online tool: https://www.plantronics.com/us/en/support/compatibility-guide

You can also download Plantronics Hub, a tool that allows you to check for updates, battery, volume, etc. online when connecting your headset to an IP Phone. Plantronics Hub is available here: https://www.plantronics.com/us/en/support/downloads-apps/hub-desktop

Q2: Do Poly headsets have an EHS adapter for different manufacturers?

A: Yes, Poly has an EHS for almost any manufacturer on the market. We also have the compatibility chart available. 

Q3: Is there a headset that allows a user to listen to music from their mobile device, and answer calls from their mobile or deskphone (VVX310)?

A: Yes, Poly’s Savi series allows you to answer calls from three different ways, mobile, deskphone, and desktop PC. With Savi Series VoIP headsets, you can also automatically answer the call and get back to your music after you are done with the call. Check Savi 8200, 700, and 400 series.

Q: Do Poly headsets support Bluetooth hearing aids? Does Poly sell DAC amplifiers?

A: Yes, Poly headsets support hearing aids. No, we don’t sell DAC amplifiers, we only sell standard headset amplifiers. 

Q: Does your headset support NENA-911

A: No currently Poly doesn’t support NENA-911.

Troubleshooting – My Snom C520 Conference Phone Doesn’t Ring

October 30, 2019 by Ying-Hui Chen

Our tech support team at VoIP Supply offers great pre- and post-sales support plus provisioning, consultations, configuration, and installation help. We get a lot of VoIP hardware and software questions and would like to share the solutions with everyone. 

In previous Mom’s calling Q&A series, we have discussed: What versions of FreePBX provide a high availability HA solution? Today, we have more new real questions and answers from VoIP users just like you.  

What can I do when my Snom C520 doesn’t ring

Q: What can I do when my Snom C520 doesn’t ring when there’s an incoming call?

A: You can try the suggestions below:

  • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing.
  • Make sure the ringer volume of the phone is not set to off
  • Make sure the DC power cable, Ethernet cable, AC power cord, and the power adapter are plugged in properly
  • If other telephones in your office are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or IP PBX service. Contact your service provider (charges may apply) or system administrator.
  • Other electronic products such as ham radios and other DECT phones can cause interference with your conference phone. Try installing your conference phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
  • Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. Wait for approximately 15 seconds, and then plug it back in. If you still cannot get a dial tone, please contact our customer service hotline designated above for assistance.
  • See the user manual for more information

STAY TUNED

Come back for more VoIP questions and answers next time! If you have VoIP questions to ask us, please submit a technical support ticket or contact our VoIP experts today at (866) 582-8591

How Do Fanvil Devices Management Service (FDMS) and Provisioning Service (FDPS) Work?

October 29, 2019 by Ying-Hui Chen

If you haven’t heard about Fanvil’s FDMS (Fanvil Devices Management Service) and FDPS (Fanvil Devices Provisioning Service), you are really missing out! 

FDMS/FDPS provides remote device management service via TR069. It allows you to manage devices through LAN or WAN and can support configuration, deployment and firmware upgrade capabilities. Better yet, the FDMS is completely free for all Fanvil service providers and resellers. Log in to learn more about Fanvil’s FDMS HERE! 

If you missed our Fanvil FDMS/FDPS webinar, download the presentation slides here! Our webinar recording will be ready and published shortly. Stay tuned!

Key FDMS/FDPS Feature Overview:

  • Alarm notification of failures – Email, Web, SMS (Optional)
  • Device and System Logs – Phone, Door access
  • Door management monitoring and access control – Add/delete RFID Access Cards
  • Others – Video Preview * Network Phone/Contact Information Director Access

Fanvil FDMS/FDPS Webinar Q&A Session:

Q1: What will happen if I input the wrong MAC address? Will I provision somebody’s phone?

A: For a mass deployment, you will have a barcode to scan and won’t need to do this manually so chances are, you won’t make a mistake. However, if you do make a mistake, it will lead to an error if the MAC belonged to another real customer; if it was not existed, that would be fine.

Q2: Via TR069 can the FDMS access a device at a customer’s location to hit the phones GUI and specifically download a PCAP?

A: This is not currently supported but it would be supported in the future.

Q3: Does the FDMS provide an aggregator for multiple door boxes so one may track a specific person’s comings and goings?

A: There is EGS log in FDMS which will collect connected door phones’ door opened logs. But this is not for all coming and going. It’s only for door phones that have a keypad and card reader outside. There is a button or remote control to open the door internally.

Q4. Does FDMS provide MOS scores or other call quality information that will help the actual customers understand where their quality issues lie?

A: FDMS would receive phones’ RTCP-XR which are included MoS value for calls.

Q5: Does the FDMS support SMS alerts to US phones?

A: Yes it does. This is an optional feature. You may have to work with a 3rd-party in order to transmit the signal. 

How to Make an Emergency Call from Spectralink Versity WiFi Phone

October 28, 2019 by Ying-Hui Chen

Many of our Spectralink Versity customers are healthcare providers that face emergency events almost every day. Having the ability to make an emergency call right from your wireless device is important! 

Spectralink Versity is a perfect WiFi phone solution for the healthcare industry as it is easy and secure to operate. Today we are going to show you how quick it is to make an emergency call right from Spectralink Versity’s lock screen!

How to make an emergency call from Spectralink Versity’s lock screen 

Spectralink Versity WiFi phone allows you to directly enter an emergency number from its lock screen. Only emergency numbers will be activated here. 

  • Tap EMERGENCY
  • Dial emergency number. If the number has been programmed in Biz Phone, the Biz Phone app will open and the call will be attempted via Wi-Fi

If your system administrator has programmed emergency numbers, they will be available through the EMERGENCY INFORMATION banner. From the lock screen: 

  • Tap EMERGENCY banner 
  • Tap EMERGENCY INFORMATION two times

Read the user guide to learn more: https://support.spectralink.com/sites/default/files/resource_files/721-0060-000_1.pdf

Easy enough? Have you successfully dialed out emergency calls on your Spectralink Versity WiFi phone? 

Learn More about Spectralink Versity WiFi Phone 

Snom’s D717 IP Phones are Now Certified with 3CX Version 16!

October 25, 2019 by Ying-Hui Chen

Did you know? Snom’s D717 entry-level color IP phones are now fully certified with 3CX v16! Now users can use Snom’s D717 with 3CX software seamlessly. 

Click here to see the guide on how to configure your D717 SIP phone via its web interface, or alternatively to provision and configure it remotely from the PBX interface.

About 3CX Version 16

3CX launched 3CX v16 back in March 2019 and since then, they have been relentlessly releasing new updates including the new Android app, Live Chat & Talk, new CRM integration with HubSpot and more. Learn more about new v16 updates here!

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About Snom’s D717 IP Phone

The Snom D717 is a high performing device that features 4 SIP accounts, HD audio, a 2.8’’ color screen, and more. This entry-level IP phone is perfect for both small or large scale deployments. See more popular features: 

  • 2.8” full-color LCD screen (320×240) and elegant design
  • Supports 4 SIP Accounts
  • 3 paperless PFK
  • GigE
  • Supports DECT dongle for add-ons (headsets, conference speakerphone)
  • USB Port

Are you using Snom’s D717 with 3CX? What’s your experience? We’d love to hear from you! If you have questions regarding 3CX v16 or Snom products, don’t hesitate to contact one of our VoIP experts at 1-800-398-8647!

October VoIP Phone Roundup: Fanvil XU Series, Grandstream GRP2615 and Poly Trio 8300!

October 24, 2019 by Ying-Hui Chen

October is all about new IP phones at VoIP Supply! This month, we are introducing some more new exciting VoIP phones from our top brands. Let’s dive in!

Fanvil’s XU Series IP Phones

If you’ve heard about Fanvil’s X Series IP phones, you must check out their XU Series! These new VoIP phones come with additional side screens and more buttons to allow easy management and navigation. 

Better yet, the XU Series is equipped with up to 60 programmable DSS keys (12 two-colored physical keys)! Who doesn’t love buttons?

This series include th X3U, X4U, X5U, and X6U. Be sure to check them out!

  • 3.5 inch side color screen(s) 
  • Up to 5 line keys, 60 DSS keys 
  • Up to 20 SIP Lines 
  • PoE, Gigabit 
  • Opus support, IPV6 
  • Harman Speaker 
  • Built-in Bluetooth 

Poly Trio 8300 Conference Phone is Here!

The Poly Trio 8300 Conference Phone is also this month’s big star! Designed for small meeting rooms with up to 5 people, this powerful conference phone offers the same familiar interface as its predecessors and allows users to join meetings quickly and effectively in just seconds with the touch of a button. This device is currently in stock! Get one of them to try out!

  • Up to 3 line registrations
  • Audio connectivity for mobile devices
  • Wi-Fi audio calling (2.4-5 GHz)
  • 3 cardioid microphones

Grandstream GRP2616 High-End IP Phone is In Stock!

The Grandstream GRP2616 is part of the GRP IP phone family. This carrier-grade IP Phone features dual LCDs, integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support, 48 multi-purpose keys (MPKs), an available extension module, dual Gigabit ports, and more.

Just like other GRP Series models, the GRP2616 is equipped with zero-touch provisioning which makes mass deployment and management a breeze! See the whole GRP Series here!

These are just some of the featured new VoIP hardware this month. See them all here! What’s your favorite new SIP phone this month? We want to know!

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