Why use VoIP?
If you are looking to learn how to use VoIP on your iPhone, you’ve come to the right place! Nowadays iPhone use is an undeniable trend of modern times, with figures rising each year and more than 2.2 billion devices sold in 2022. With this thought in mind, we can expect the demand for VoIP services for iPhones to surely increase with this. Overall, the growing use of VoIP technology in the workplace should be greatly considered by small businesses for the relatively little cost it requires. Here at Onedirect, we’ve compiled a list outlying the available methods for VoIP phone technology, take a look!
Below you will find a list of VoIP apps for your iPhone
1. Skype for business
We’re beginning with perhaps the most well-known form of VoIP communication available on iPhones: Skype. In fact, Skype remains popular with users precisely because of its ability to offer free voice and video calls as well as texting free of charge. Furthermore, Skype itself has been around for longer than most other services and as such as cemented its position in workplaces as a popular tool for conference calls and free group video calls.
2. Microsoft Teams
Microsoft has introduced Microsoft Teams in 2017 but the software has drastically increased in use since the pandemic until it took over the giant Zoom, originally one of the initiatives of the videoconferencing application and integration among offices. More commonly known as Teams, is a platform for videoconferencing, chat, and document storage to enable co-workers to communicate even from a distance. Nowadays Teams is integrated into most office equipment with Teams optimization on headsets, video conferencing, or telephones.
3. Truphone
The Truphone service is currently one of the first available methods of VoIP communication. Besides the service successfully integrates the application itself with the iPhone allowing for advanced, high-quality calls. As Truphone is based in the UK we anticipate that readers may well be accustomed to it already. Furthermore, Truphone offers a large range with cheap costs and meager rates of 3p.
4. Viber
As well as permitting the use of free texts, VoIP technology is also available with this application. Viber allows users to place voice calls over Wi-Fi and is also noted for being able to transient between Wi-Fi, and 3G/EDGE networks without degrading the quality.
5. Google Hangouts
This offers iOS users the ability to initiate calls with ease. In addition, this service is completely free when in contact with all other Google Hangout devices.
6. FaceTime
Perhaps overlooked as a form of VoIP communication, iPhone’s own FaceTime features allows for free calls and are accessible with all iPhone devices. Therefore, the platform is available both in video and audio form.
Alternatives to VoIP for iPhone :
So far we’ve discussed the opportunities for VoIP on iPhones. However, it may be worth considering the list of options available with a VoIP phone. If you haven’t been swayed by the idea of using VoIP-enabling applications on your iPhone, we’re displaying 5 VoIP enabled desk phones below:
Yealink MP58 is a modern and stylish desk phone that will enhance your workspace. It is suitable for all professionals looking for a complete, reliable, and intuitive audio solution to significantly improve the quality of their calls. With Android 9.0 integrated and its version certified for Teams, you will have in your hands an intuitive device perfect for your day-to-day life.
Why you’ll love it
- USB landline phone for your PC
- 4 “touch screen: intuitive and practical
- 480 x 800-pixel resolution
- HD sound quality: with speaker mode
- Noise canceling – clear calls without interruptions
- Quick and easy installation: Plug & Play
- Optimized for Teams
- Compatible with all softphones on the market
2. Yealink VP59 – Microsoft Teams
Yealink VP59, a new product in the Yealink range, is a modern and stylish desktop phone that will enhance your workspace. It is ideal for all professionals looking for a complete, reliable, and user-friendly audio-visual solution for quality meetings. Optimized for Microsoft Teams, the Yealink VP59 MT allows you to greatly simplify the collaboration process between different parties in meetings, as well as to organize meetings directly through your phone, consult your calendar or add participants during a call.
Why you’ll love it
- 8″ (20cm) touchscreen desktop telephone
- 1280 x 800-pixel resolution
- 2-megapixel camera with built-in privacy shutter
HD sound quality: Full Duplex
- Yealink Noise Proof: Noise suppression
- Keys to easily manage your calls
- Quick and easy installation: Plug&Play
- Microsoft Teams Certified Product
3. Polycom VVX 501 MS Skype for Business
The Polycom VVX 501 MS is a high-end VoIP desktop phone, perfect for any power user or executive. With Polycom’s HD Voice and Acoustic Clarity technology, you can be sure of crisp and loud sound quality on any phone call, whether on your handset, headset via the included headset jack, or even via the full-duplex hands-free speakerphone. In addition, the VVX 501 MS allows for easy videocalls by adding the optional Polycom VVX camera, which allows you to send video directly from the phone. On top of this, you can also add up to 3 expansion modules.
Why you’ll love it
- Professional VoIP Desktop Phone
- 12 lines
- 3.5″ touchscreen display
- HD Voice & full duplex speakerphone
- 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Optimised for Microsoft Lync
4. Snom 725 
Versatile IP desk phone with programmable function keys for a customized interface. The Snom D725 is an adaptable, versatile Gigabit VoIP phone with 18 freely programmable function keys. This phone can not only be customized to work according to one professional’s needs, but also is fit for use by several users, so staff rotation will be no problem. In addition, the advanced speaker and microphone system and the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) ensure the D725 delivers great audio quality.
Why you’ll love it
- Optimised for Microsoft Lync
- 18 multicolor function keys
- WIdeband audio
- 12 SIP accounts
- Gigabit switch
- Handling up to 12 simultaneous calls
- USB port
5. Panasonic KX-HDV430 IP Video Phone 
The Panasonic KX-HDV430 is a high-end phone model that offers high voice quality and easy operation. With a built-in video camera, and a 4.3-inch color LCD screen the device lets both parties see each other’s faces clearly to improve conferencing and allow for better communication. In addition, the video phone integrates a combination of HD audio features such as full-duplex and broadband, acoustic echo cancellation, and distortion prevention.
Why you’ll love it
- 16 SIP accounts
- 4.3 inch LCD screen
- Integrated video camera for video communications
- 24 function keys
- HD Voice quality
- Integrated Bluetooth
- Phonebook with up to 2500 contacts
- 3-way conference
- 2 Gigabit 10/100 Ethernet ports and PoE
- Expandable with KX-HDV20 module
- Optimised for Microsoft Lync
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