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Since IP phones use the VoIP technology, having an internet connection is essential if you have to make international calls. IP phones come in handy during conferences since you can hold a meeting without physically meeting. In an office setting, it is easier to transfer incoming calls to the right recipient or since they enable call hold, callers can hold while they are being helped. IP phones are provided by a number of companies and since the features provided on the system will differ, then this should be one of your considerations. Features could include call hold, caller ID, conference calls, call transfer, and directories among other features. The prices will also matter since you have to get something worth your budget. IP phones should provide clear and fast communication compared to traditional phone systems. This means that whatever IP phone system you install should give you these advantages. Applications on the IP phones that you can benefit from include voicemail, fax to email, and weather reports. It is also important to get an IP phone with user-friendly interface so you or your employees will not have problems handling it. The features should be easy to understand and use and should give you the option of customizing the features. The IP phones are cheap in the long run and the good thing is that small sized organizations can use them to enhance their communication process. The issue of compatibility between the IP phones and your computer also comes in. Your computer operating system may not be compatible with the phone software which means it may not work or if it does, it will not be very effective. The hardware of your IP phone system is also something you will have to select considering compatibility of such things as speakerphones, corded or cordless handsets and headsets. IP phones should be expandable such that you can easily update its features instead of going for a completely new set. This reduces the expenses for you and helps you adapt to changing work environments as they come.