SIP TRUNKING
Today’s Agenda Introductions What is a SIP Trunk Ideal Environments Challenges Cost Components Summary/Questions
Representative of All the Major Carriers Voice/Data/Internet Creative, Value Driven Network Solutions Design/Implementation/On-Going Support Single Point of Contact
A SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) connection is a service offered by many ITSP (Internet Telephony Service Providers) that connects a company's PBX to the existing telephone system infrastructure (PSTN) via Internet using the SIP VoIP standard.
Originally Designed in 1996 Standards Formulated in 2000 (IETF)* Commonly Utilized by Carriers * IETF - Internet Engineering Task Force
IP Telephony Today TDM – Time Division Multiplexing
SIP Overview
Types of SIP Naked SIP Bundled Access Integrated Access Voice Data Internet
SIP Interface Methods Ethernet ISDN PRI Analog Lines
SIP Interface Methods
SIP Misconceptions VoIP vs. SIP Calls Are NOT Free
SIP Key Benefits Virtual Telephone Numbers Reduced Telephone System Equipment Business Continuity Flexible Trunk Quantities
SIP Considerations System Compatibility Telephone System Vendor SIP Availability Additional Bandwidth Requirements Data/WAN Internet 32 to 80 Kbps per Concurrent Voice Channel Hybrid Solutions
Ideal Environments for SIP Multiple Locations Relocations Seasonal Requirements Functionality/Features
Multiple Locations   - Current View
Multiple Locations   - SIP View
SIP Benefits – Multiple Locations Centralized Call Flow Staff Reduction/Reassignment Trunk Reduction Business Continuity
Ideal Environments – Relocations Telephone Number Portability Substitute for Expensive RCF Charges Pre Assign Telephone Numbers Trunking Predictions
Seasonal Challenges Variant Call Flow Time of Day Time of Year Busy Signals/Unavailable Outbound Lines Expensive Line Charges
Call Flow Example
Ideal Environments – Seasonal Dynamic Call Paths Bandwidth on Demand Reduced Hardware
Ideal Environments    Functionality/Features Direct Inward Dialing (DID) Trunk Flexibility Multi Functional Access Voice Data Internet
SIP Challenges Fax/Modem Traffic 911/Emergency Calls Voice Quality Firewalls Local Area Network Trouble Shooting
SIP Cost Components Access Bandwidth SIP Trunk Telephone Numbers Usage Plans Local Long Distance Equipment Telephone System Gateway/Interface Equipment LAN/Firewall/Router
Summary SIP Is NOT for Everyone Compare SIP Providers Very Dynamic Marketplace
Questions Thank You!

SIP Trunking