In 2004, landline phones were the primary means of communication for many people. However in 2021, this number has declined to less than 50%. Landlines are still used by some businesses and households but they have been surpassed by mobile phone usage as well VoIP services such as Skype and Hangouts.
In recent years it seems that most Americans prefer using their cellphone over a landline due to its convenience; an increasing amount of homes opting not to get wired telephone service at all since they can just use WiFi or utilize VOIP technology instead – especially if you’re traveling, where cellphones may be your only option for calls!
VoIP, short for Voice over Internet Protocol, is a digital phone service that allows users to make and receive phone calls from their computers or mobile phones. You can install it on your computer at work as well as have the convenience of using VoIP with your smart device while traveling or working remotely.
Landlines are expensive to set up and maintain, and lack features like video conferencing and team chat – modern workforces require these things nowadays. VoIP supports those needs as well as many others too; it’s the best solution for any business looking to stay ahead of their competition in today’s world market.
Here are just a handful of the many VoIP statistics that illustrate just how powerful this technology is for businesses of all sizes:
Moving to Cloud based VoIP Has Saved Money for 82% of Businesses
Moving towards using a cloud based telephone could provide many advantages including lowered set up cost and ongoing maintenance fees plus improved connectivity through giving employees better flexibility on where they want to work remotely–all without needing expensive equipment purchases thanks to the use of only data plans which would also make traveling less expensive!
Nearly 50% of Government Offices Use VoIP
The benefits of cloud-based services are becoming more and more evident as nearly half the government organizations today have opted for its use. In general, cost savings and increased efficiency were seen to be the main factors in this decision; however, data sovereignty remains a top concern with governments who want to ensure their information is not being stored outside their borders.
Remote employees Stay on the Clock Longer than On-site Employees
A recent report found that remote employees often work longer than people who are on-site. One of the reasons for this is because remote employees have a hard time unplugging after they clock out at 5pm and go home to their families.
Remote Employees Report Higher Productivity Levels
Remote employees are working more efficiently while they’re at work. Workers who aren’t in the office for 40 hours a week can actually be doing other things like, say, their laundry or cooking dinner instead of just staring blankly into space all day. That’s not to mention that remote workers have access to communication tools such as video conferencing and VoIP which allow them greater flexibility when it comes time to communicate with coworkers across different locations around the world from home base.
Businesses Using Unified Communications Save Time & Money
The use of unified communications has enabled businesses to increase their productivity in the workplace. Employees are now able to communicate more effectively and efficiently, leading a variety of benefits for both employees as well as business owners. With UC communication is streamlined across departments, improving internal collaboration while also reducing time spent on emailing back-and-forth or calling one another over long distances. In addition, because it takes less money from these companies’ technology stacks they’re saved significant amounts on things like phone lines – up 30%. For employers this means that costs come down significantly with the implementation of UC tools which result in higher levels efficiency throughout your organization!