SIP Trunks
SIP Trunks are virtual telephone lines that connect your phone system (PBX) to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) via the internet. We can assign a Direct Inward Dialing (DID) number to an individual or department within an organization. This allows external callers to reach that specific destination directly, without the need to go through a receptionist or an auto-attendant. A DID can utilize internet bandwidth to support multiple concurrent calls, also known as Channels. By replacing traditional phone lines with SIP Trunks, organizations can significantly reduce their telecom expenses!
Key Benefits of SIP Trunks
DID Number Services
Each SIP trunk comes with a DID (Direct Inward Dialing) number, allowing external callers to directly reach an individual or department within an organization. These DID numbers facilitate number portability, caller ID management, and access to emergency services.
Scalable Channels
Each DID comes with a designated number of channels, where one channel represents one active call (either inbound or outbound). These channels share internet bandwidth and support multiple concurrent calls. For example, five channels mean five simultaneous calls, and channels can be easily added or removed as needed.
Call Routing and Switching
SIP trunk DIDs enable intelligent call routing between PBX and PSTN networks. They manage call setup, teardown, and routing optimization based on the destination, time of day, and cost considerations.
Protocol Conversion
SIP trunk DIDs facilitate the conversion between SIP signaling and traditional telephony protocols, bridging the gap between IP-based communications and legacy PSTN infrastructure.
Security and Analytics
SIP trunk DIDs offer SIP authentication and encryption, protecting against toll fraud with firewall traversal and secure registration mechanisms. Also, they support call detail records (CDR), usage analytics, real-time monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities.
Quality of Service
SIP trunk DIDs prioritize voice traffic, managing jitter and latency while providing redundancy to ensure consistent call quality.
Choose Your SIP Trunk Plan
We offer three types of SIP Trunk solutions to meet your specific business needs, from simple number-only services to comprehensive unlimited channel solutions.
Number-Only Trunks
Perfect for businesses that only need inbound calling capabilities. Available with both On-premise & Cloud PBX.
Private DID
$5/Number/Plan
Coverage: Continental Canada/US*
Free Inbound: No
US PDID
$5/Number/Plan
Coverage: US
Free Inbound: No
Toll Free Entry
$8/Number/Plan
Coverage: Toll Free
Free Inbound: No
A2A PDID
$5/Number/Plan
Coverage: Canada
Free Inbound: Yes
OU PDID
$5/Number/Plan
Coverage: Continental Canada/US*
Free Inbound: Yes
Cloud Inclusive PDID
$5/Number/Plan
Coverage: Continental Canada/US*
Free Inbound: Yes
Inbound Fax
$5/Number/Plan
Coverage: Continental Canada/US*
Free Inbound: No
Features: No Outbound Calls or Channels • Inbound Fax to PDF (available on request for most trunks, included with Inbound Fax)
*Continental Canada/US: Except Alaska, Yukon, N.W.T., and Nunavut
Note: Additional metered usage charges apply for inbound calls on Private DID, US PDID & Toll Free Entry
Number & Channels Trunks
Full-featured trunks with both inbound and outbound capabilities. Each trunk includes 1 DID. Available with both On-premise & Cloud PBX.
| Trunk Type | Price/mo | Channels | Coverage | Free Inbound | Free Local Out | Free CAN/US Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Free Trunk | $8 per channel | 1 | Toll Free | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Conference | $8 per number | 20 | Conference | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Conference TFN | $8 per number | 20 | Conference | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Standard Usage | $9.99 per channel | 1 | Continental Canada/US* | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Premium Usage | $14.99 per channel | 1 | Continental Canada/US* | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| US Premium Usage | $14.99 per channel | 1 | US | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Outbound Usage | $17.99 per channel | 1 | Canada | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| A2A PRI | $525 per month | 23 | Canada | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standard Inclusive | $38.99 per channel | 1 | Continental Canada/US* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| A2A 1FL | $19.99 per channel | 1 | Canada | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Cloud-Only Unlimited Channels Trunks
Premium cloud-based solutions with unlimited channels. Each trunk includes 1 DID. Available only with Cloud PBX.
Hosted SIPLink
$15
Coverage: Continental Canada/US*
Free Inbound: ✗
Free Local Out: ✗
Free CAN/US Out: ✗
Hosted OU
Free with Cloud Extensions
Coverage: Canada
Free Inbound: ✓
Free Local Out: ✗
Free CAN/US Out: ✗
Hosted A2A
Free with Cloud Extensions
Coverage: Canada
Free Inbound: ✓
Free Local Out: ✓
Free CAN/US Out: ✗
Cloud Inclusive
Free with Cloud Extensions
Coverage: Continental Canada/US*
Free Inbound: ✓
Free Local Out: ✓
Free CAN/US Out: ✓
Features: Unlimited Channels • Inbound Fax to PDF (on request) • Cloud PBX Only
Note: Additional metered usage charges apply for applicable paid calls. No free outbound calls outside Continental Canada/US.
Need help choosing the right SIP Trunk solution for your business? Contact us for personalized recommendations.
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