AT&T Switching off 700,000 POTS lines per month

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AT&T Switching off 700,000 POTS lines per month, and now BT Openreach has started. The demise of POTS lines and the corresponding PSTN has been well underway for years in the U.S.A., with only 20% of Americans left relying exclusively on POTS. As a result of maintenance costs, AT&T has just asked the FCC for […]

VoIP vs POTS Phone Systems

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VoIP and POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) are two different types of phone systems. VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, while POTS refers to traditional landline telephone service. One of the main differences between VoIP and POTS is how they transmit voice signals. POTS uses dedicated copper wires to carry analog voice signals between […]

Unmatched Video Conference Security

Unmatched Video Conference Security

So you finally cracked the remote working thing, you have your routines down, and you’ve figured out your tools and how to use them. For evidence of the seismic shift from office to home-based working, look no further than online video conferencing and collaboration tools usage stats. To put this growth in context, as of […]

Cloud-based Telephone System for Accountants

Telephone System for Accountants

SnapDial offers cloud-based telephone systems for bookkeepers and accountants. Our solutions allow you to maintain control over your communications while having a local partner by your side. Getting started is easy since you don’t need additional equipment. Instead, our solutions are designed to work with your web infrastructure. Customized Options for Accounting Professionals SnapDial customizes […]

Find Out How Much Bandwidth You Need for VoIP

Landlines are going the way of dial-up internet service. Once, everyone had them, but now, they are few and far between, and eventually, they’ll be completely gone. Instead of using landlines, people are moving to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions. With VoIP, you make calls with the internet instead of through a landline. Getting […]

Hosted VoIP Solutions for County Governments – The Right Choice

Hosted VoIP Solutions for County Governments

County governments have long led the charge in adopting technological solutions that solve community issues. One such step is adopting voice over internet protocol phone (VoIP) systems. SnapDial works with county governments to implement VoIP phone systems, so they can enjoy the benefits. While the benefits are plentiful, six stand out regarding county governments. 1. Significant […]