When it comes to evaluating and choosing a cloud phone system, there are a lot of things to consider. Be sure to think about things like auto attendant, unlimited calling, mobile device apps for remote teams, video conferencing, and instant messaging. Then there are things like voicemail transcriptions, team messaging, toll-free numbers, and a list of advanced features to consider. Yet, in the big picture and long run, there is one factor that — more than any other — will determine whether your experience is profitable and rewarding, or costly and regrettable: RELIABILITY. Sounds simple, right? Well yes…and no. The “Reliability Problem”...

At Carolina Digital Phone, we have been installing and supporting VoIP phone systems for more than two decades. And while our customers come from a variety of industries and sectors, they all ask the same key question: is a VoIP phone system reliable? The answer to this relevant and essential question is an unqualified YES. After all, you do not survive for two decades — and earn hundreds of 5-star reviews — if you sell an inferior product. Eventually, the truth comes out and there is nowhere to hide. Of course, we do not expect our customers to accept that our VoIP...