SIP Trunks
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SIP Trunking

Why Packnet SIP Trunks?

Complete Control

Complete control

Deploy & manage your SIP Trunks using our online web portal Metis.

Fraud Protection

Fraud protection included

Protection from unusual and fraudulent usage is included free of charge.

Intergration

Integration

Proven to work with popular providers like 3CX and MS Teams (Direct Routing).

Scalable

Scalable trunks & channels

Upsize or downsize your channel usage instantly using our online web portal.

Resilience

Resilience

Automatically reroute calls to an alternative destination if your PBX goes offline.

Reduced Cost

Reduced Service Costs

Compared to ISDN, save up to 40% on line rental and call costs.

What is SIP Trunking?

SIP Trunking is a service that allows you to connect via Session Initiation Protocol to an Internet Telephony Service Provider’s network. In simple terms, this means that you can use this service to send and receive phone calls across the internet. The trunk or connection to the provider’s network can be tailored to your specific needs.

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What is SIP Trunking?

What PBXs are supported?

Our SIP Trunks are proven to work with 3CX, Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, FreePBX, other Asterisk-based PBXs, and more.

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How does a SIP Trunk work?

SIP Trunks connect your PBX to the public telephony network (PSTN) using your internet connection. Here's how it looks using MS Teams Direct Routing.

How Does A SIP Trunk work Diagram

Direct

SIP Trunk Service
£6.50
Voice Channel (per voice channel)
£6.50

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Reseller

Reseller
SIP Trunk Service
£4.00
Voice Channel (per voice channel)
£4.00

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SIP Trunking FAQ

˅ Which IP PBXs are compatible?

We’re proven to work with MS Teams, 3CX, FreePBX, Sangoma PBXs, Asterisk PBXs and more.

˅ What are the advantages of SIP Trunking?

They are most beneficial for companies who want to pay per voice channel rather than per extension. Additional benefits include:

  • Real-time SIP Trunk and voice channel management via Metis
  • Managing your own PBX
  • Multi-site businesses can link their PBXs together. International companies can utilise Least-Cost Routing to save on calls

˅ Is there a voice channel limit?

No, we do not impose any voice channel limits on your SIP Trunks.

˅ How quickly can I add more voice channels to my SIP Trunk?

You can log into Metis and add more voice channels to your SIP Trunk whenever you need to without contacting us.

˅ How quickly can I set up my PBX with your SIP Trunks?

SIP Trunks, and their voice channels, are created using our online portal Metis. They are active immediately and you can modify the SIP Trunk whenever you like without having to contact us.

˅ How do I point numbers at my SIP Trunk?

Numbers can be pointed to your SIP Trunk using the dial plan management page, Incoming Calls, in your Metis account. Use the dial plan application: ‘Trunk’.

Latest SIP Trunking Blogs

A quick guide to SIP trunks for businesses

A quick guide to SIP trunks for businesses

April 20, 2018 | Mimi Dlodlo

SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) trunking refers to a VoIP service that allows a business to connect their current PBX system to a cloud-based phone system using an ITSP (internet telephony service provider) such as us.

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Hosted PBX vs On-premise PBX

Hosted PBX vs On-premise PBX

April 13, 2018 | Mimi Dlodlo

What does PBX stand for? Private Branch Exchange (PBX) is a private telephone system used within an organisation. It allows users within the organisation to manage incoming and outgoing phone calls.

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Voice Carrier’s SIP trunking service now Avaya-compliant

Voice Carrier’s SIP trunking service now Avaya-compliant

September 17, 2013 | Callum Douglas - Byrnes

Business VoIP service provider Voice Carrier has revealed that the company’s own IntelliSIP product is now compliant with Avaya’s IP Office.

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