Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is VoIP?
A. VoIP Stands for Voice over Internet Protocol
Voice over IP (VoIP) is a phone technology that transmits calls over your internet connection instead of traditional telephone lines. VoIP business phone systems offer significantly more features than landline systems — including voicemail to email, mobile apps, video calling, and cloud-based management — typically at a lower monthly cost than legacy telephone service.
Q. How long does a business phone system installation take?
A. Most Installations Take One to Two Business Days
Most business phone system installations in Delaware, Ohio take one to two business days depending on the number of handsets and complexity of the setup. IT Pros Ohio and connecTel schedule installations to minimize disruption to your business — work can often be completed outside of peak business hours if needed.
Q. Do I need to rewire my office for VoIP phones?
A. In Most Cases, No Rewiring Is Needed
VoIP phones connect over your existing ethernet network. If your office already has ethernet drops at each desk, installation is straightforward. If additional cabling is needed, IT Pros Ohio can handle network cabling as part of the installation.
Q. What happens to my old phone system and equipment?
A. We Handle the Transition Cleanly
IT Pros Ohio and connecTel help you transition away from your old telephone system cleanly. Your connecTel project manager handles porting your existing business phone numbers to the new VoIP system and manages disconnection of old telephone service. We can also advise on recycling or disposal of legacy equipment.
Q. Will my staff need training on the new phone system?
A. Yes — and It Is Available Through Our connecTel Partnership
connecTel coordinates staff training on every phone system installation so your team is comfortable using the new system from day one. Training covers how to make and receive calls, transfer calls, set up and retrieve voicemail, use the mobile app, and any other features relevant to your business.
Q. What if I lose power or internet — will my phones still work?
A. We Recommend a Backup Connection to Stay Reachable
VoIP phones require an active internet connection to operate. IT Pros Ohio recommends pairing your phone system with a cellular or backup internet connection so your business stays reachable during outages. We can also configure call forwarding rules that automatically route calls to a mobile number if your primary internet connection goes down.
Q. Can I keep my current business phone numbers?
A. Yes — Number Porting Is Included
Number porting is handled by your connecTel project manager as part of every phone system installation. Your existing business phone numbers transfer to the new system with no interruption to incoming calls.