With Skype VoIP services

Hundreds of millions of people use Skype for its free voice over IP (VoIP) services every day. Certainly, millions of people were all talking in Skype at the same time on the service. The main difference between Skype and standard VoIP clients is that Skype operates on a peer-to-peer model, rather than the more usual client–server model. Also, note that the very popular Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) model of VoIP is also peer-to-peer, but implementation generally requires registration with a server, as does Skype.

In addition to its regular service, Skype offers SkypeConnect, a SIP standard based service for business users. This service is suitable for a large call volume. Skype claims “Up to 300 monthly channel subscriptions can be bought per SIP Profile and can have multiple SIP Profiles per device.”

SkypeConnect provides connectivity between your business and the Skype community. By adding SkypeConnect to your existing SIP-enabled PBX, your business can save on communication budgets with slight or no extra upgrades required.

With SkypeConnect, your business can make great value Skype calls and receive calls from your customers using your desk phones. Customers can also contact your business for free by using Skype through Skype buttons, by calling the Skype business accounts associated with your SIP-enabled PBX, and by dialing any Skype Numbers you may have purchased.

How does it work?

SkypeConnect are managed with Skype Manager, after meeting all the requirements first set up your Skype Manager account. Follow the instructions to register for Skype Manager. You can either use your existing personal account or create a new one specifically for your Skype Manager.

Next sign in, once you’re signed in to Skype Manager, click Features in the toolbar, then click Skype Connect in the Features menu on the left. Then you’re ready of the following below:

Create SIP Profiles – it contains all of the configuration data for your Skype Connect service. Either way, you can set up multiple SIP Profiles according to business need and budget.

Buy Channel Subscriptions – you need to buy channel to activate account. Here comes Voicent’s line that corresponds to one channel. Let say if you want to have 24 simultaneous calls, you need 24 channels.

Allocate Funds for Outbound Calling – you also need to allocate funds for outbound calls if you are going to use Voicent outbound products. For inbound calls application, allocate incoming call funds.