Turn your old hardware into new tech with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunks
What is a SIP Trunk?
Session Initiation Protocol technology has been around since the late 1990s, and with ongoing changes to the way we communicate, has become a key consideration for organisations across Australia and the world.
What is Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)?
Each instance of a phone, video or instant message chat is overarchingly considered as its own session. The establishment of the session itself is where the initiation part of the name comes into play, and protocol is the set of rules and procedures that devices use to stay connected.
Session Initiation Protocol, usually shortened to SIP, is all-encompassing of the above – a type of communication system that allows organisations and staff to activate real-time communication sessions. Think audio, video and instant messaging chats that use a digital phone line over a high-speed internet connection, rather than a physical telephone line.
What is a SIP trunk?
When you read about SIP, you’ll likely come across the term ‘SIP trunks’. Just a second ago, we said that Session Initiation Protocol uses a digital phone line, and that’s basically what a SIP trunk is. A SIP trunk allows you to utilise your existing equipment, while still making the transition to voice over internet protocol (or VoIP).
Our IAX and SIP trunks use your existing internet connection to replace the old telephone lines (such as ISDN or PSTN lines) that physically run into your business (we know… so many acronyms!). This process enhances the capability of your current phone system, and reduces your call costs significantly.
Xenex Systems provides SIP trunks for existing private branch exchange (PBX) phone systems.