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A guide to your VoIP phone

How your internet-based phone works and how to use it day to day.

What VoIP is

VoIP means your phone calls travel over your broadband instead of a traditional phone line. It's cheaper, more flexible and works wherever you have internet.

Making and taking calls

Use the handset exactly as you would a normal phone — lift, dial, talk. Calls between your own VoIP extensions are usually free.

Handy features

Your VoIP system can transfer calls, set up voicemail, divert to a mobile and ring several handsets at once. Ask us to set up the features you need.

If calls sound poor

Crackly or dropping calls usually mean a broadband issue. Check your connection first, then call 0191 432 6588 if it persists.

Still need a hand?

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