The FCC has recently announced new compliance deadlines and requirements for Robocall Mitigation. As per the new Public Notice, all providers must file certifications and robocall mitigation plans to the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD). The deadline is February 26, 2024....

Have you ever experienced the frustration of your legitimate business calls being labeled as potential spam? It happens to the best of us, but the good news is that there are simple solutions to address this issue. At Carolina Digital Phone, we understand the challenges of managing phone calls, and we want to help you find a solution....

Effective communication stands as a cornerstone of success in today’s fast-paced world. As technology continues to evolve, so too do the tools and systems that businesses rely on for daily operations. Among these essential tools is the business phone system, a critical component for internal and external communication. Gone are the days when business communication was tethered to traditional landlines and limited features. Today, the landscape is vastly different, with advanced technologies reshaping how businesses connect with clients, partners, and employees. Importance of Modern Phone Systems in Today's Business Environment The modern business phone system is more than just a means to...

At Carolina Digital Phone, we encourage our potential customers to perform due diligence when comparing our VoIP business phone system with our competitors, such as Spectrum Business Connect, 8x8, Ring Central, Vonage, etc. Why do we welcome competition instead of avoiding it? Because we are extremely confident that when our potential customers conduct a rigorous "apples to apples" evaluation, they will objectively determine that we are the smart choice.  Below, we highlight the three pillars -- which we call the "3 Ps" -- that separate and elevate us from Spectrum Business Connect (and the rest, big and small): PEOPLE, PRODUCT, and...

The Upstate is buzzing about the upcoming implementation of the new 821 area code in South Carolina. This new area code will cover the same regions currently serviced by the 864 area code. This is due to the increasing demand for telephone numbers for residential and business needs plus fax machines and cell phones. With the limited supply of telephone numbers for the area, it was inevitable that an additional area code would be needed....

When most people think of or discuss cloud (VoIP) phone systems, they focus on things like advanced features, total mobility, scalability, and of course: significant initial and ongoing cost savings. However, there is another piece of the cloud phone system puzzle that is just as important. In some situations, it is even more valuable and vital than those mentioned above - geo-redundancy. Geo-redundancy is the practice of ensuring that all data associated with a cloud phone system is backed up in multiple geographic locations. This means if there was an event like an earthquake, power outage, or other natural disaster in...

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to share with family and friends (and alas, eat a bit too much turkey and cranberry sauce!). But it's also an opportunity to reflect on things that we are grateful for. At Carolina Digital Phone, we are extremely thankful for our large (and growing!) customer base. On behalf of our entire team, here are the three reasons why our gratitude to customers is higher than ever: 1. Without Our Customers WE DO NOT EXIST! This may seem too obvious to point out. But we all know that there are some companies (we won't mention any names!) that have...

Is your Raleigh-based business fed up with a limited, restrictive, and excessively costly on-premise private branch exchange (PBX) phone system? If so, you need to switch to a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective hosted voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phone system from Carolina Digital Phone! Below, we highlight five key reasons why businesses in Raleigh -- and across the Triangle Area, as well as throughout North Carolina and the Southwest United States -- choose us:   Substantial Ongoing Cost Savings With our hosted PBX phone system, there is no expensive hardware to purchase, install and maintain, or any costly trunk lines to rent. On top...

Let's start with this: in business, phone calls aren't merely phone calls. They are also pivotal touchpoints that influence your customers: for better, or sometimes, for worse.  To help you optimize this opportunity to impress rather than irritate -- or in some cases infuriate! -- your current and future customers, here is a list of 3 essential rules of proper phone etiquette, and how a VoIP phone system helps you consistently deliver positive customer experience: Rule #1: Answer the Call Before the Phone Rings 3 Times (and Ideally on the 1st) Nothing says "we do not care about your call" than when customers...