I own a couple of auto shops. We only need 1 line per shop and our usage is very low (5-10 short calls per day). I'm thinking about switching to VOIP, but a business plan will cost almost as much as my regular business phone plan. Will VOIP companies allow me to sign up for a residential plan for my business. Will they even know if it's for business or residential? Can the equipment be moved form one place to another?
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The answer is yes you can and it would be simple to do. But Here are some things to consider: 1) If your internet goes down, so do your phones 2) If you are thinking about using the same phone number you currently have for your business, it may take a while to port it over-it's not instant- a lot of businesses say 3 days, but I've never seen it. Most will give you a month or two of free service plus equipment for free. Then once the promotion is over, about $20/ Month and then you add a tiny amount for 911 service. Equipment can be used from one place to another. I use mine in my hotel rooms so I don't have to pay my Hotel Telephone bills. I never had a problem yet. You are not suppose to have a residential plan for your business. I believe by checking the phone number the VOIP providers will know if your number is for a business or residence.
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