Once upon a time - as broadband and connectivity technology improved - many telephony vendors were able to package T1 and PBX (phone system) services together, highlighting true cost savings.

Fast-forward to present-day and you'll see the benefits of VoIP are pretty clear, not only in lower overall costs and higher connectivity speeds, but in the range of features available with VoIP systems.

Even if you're still on a T1/PBX contract, however, planning ahead can amount to substantial savings and better overall voice and data services when you're ready to make the switch. The PBX to VoIP Migration Checklist offers some best practices to get you started and finally make the migration to a VoIP alternative.