Hidden Costs of Cloud-Based Phone Systems: What Southeastern Businesses Need to Know

Cloud-based phone systems, also known as VoIP systems, have grown in popularity among businesses throughout the Southeast. They promise streamlined communication, flexible work arrangements, and straightforward pricing. At first glance, these solutions appear to be a budget-friendly alternative to traditional on-premise systems. However, digging deeper, you'll see that hidden costs can arise and undermine those projected savings. Carolina Digital Phone has worked with countless organizations that initially assumed all cloud-based phone providers operate under transparent pricing models, only to find multiple unexpected fees buried in the fine print. These unseen expenses range from hardware and licensing add-ons to regulatory surcharges and...