SIP trunking providers aren’t the same. Nextiva’s business voice network is built for reliability. There's no new equipment needed.
A SIP trunk provides voice connectivity to the telephone network by only using an internet connection. Based on the Session Initiation Protocol, SIP trunks handle a high volume of inbound or outbound calls using a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) server.
Easily add trunks, channels, and DIDs as you grow.
Eight U.S. data centers give you superior call reliability.
SIP trunk pricing that saves you more on business voice.
Carrier-grade PSTN connectivity. Easy setup. No code needed.
Manage your credentials, direct-dial numbers, and more from a web-based admin portal. Goodbye, terminal.
We’ll let you know if we see unusual call activity. Thwart abuse and fraud in a few clicks.
Ensure users are safe with turnkey E911 functionality. Supports physical location for public safety operators.
If your PBX goes offline, no problem. Cloud connectivity lets you direct calls to another destination.
Need to research call detail records? Administrators can view CDRs securely and in minutes.
Ready-to-use SIP trunks mean you can deploy the same day without any coding.
Unlimited calling. Affordable trunking. Why not both?
Per month
plus $0.008 per minute
100 minutes included
Fast, free account setup
Eight U.S. points of presence
Award-winning 24/7 support
Per month
Unlimited calls nationwide
No per-minute charges
Toll-free number included
Scale up as you need
Volume discounts available
Get a custom quote for SIP trunk pricing. Even if you’re just getting started, no problem. Your quote reflects all taxes and fees.
Our SIP trunking solution works with dozens of popular IP PBX systems. We’ll confirm your hardware works with us.
We’ll gather your needs, including extra phone numbers (DIDs) and toll-free numbers. You're supported at every step.
You’ll receive your credentials to manage your SIP service. From there, begin placing calls using our SIP trunking infrastructure.
Not sure about whether SIP trunking is right for
you? Here’s a simple comparison.
SIP Trunking
Business VoIP
Installation
Network/IT experience
recommended
No tech experience needed
Cost
$14.95 - $24.95 per line1
$22.95/month per user2
Phones
Optional
Direct-dial numbers (DIDs)
Yes
Yes
Nationwide calling
Yes
Yes
International long distance
Yes
Yes
Call logs
Yes
Yes
Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN) connectivity
Yes
Yes
On-premises hardware
Yes (PBX)
Optional
Mobile apps
Yes
Business voicemail
Yes
Voicemail transcription
Yes3
Call recording
Yes3
Auto attendants
Yes
Text messaging (SMS)
Yes
Call queues
Yes3
Conference calls
Yes
Video conferencing
Yes
1 Metered SIP trunking pricing varies, see pricing table.
2 Nextiva Essential plan for 100 users with an annual agreement.
3 Add-on feature or bundled with available plans.
IT professionals choose Nextiva over other SIP trunking
providers for these reasons:
Changing voice providers is a big deal. We work with you to ensure porting is successful.
We connected over 1 billion calls last year. We've built the most reliable VoIP network in the industry.
Redundant SIP servers give you
low-latency voice connectivity with multiple call routes.
Standards-compliant credentials mean you just copy them into your PBX and you’re done.
You can expect to pay between $15-25 per month for each line depending on the calling plan.
SIP trunks are sold in metered (pay-as-you-go) or unlimited plans. Some SIP trunk providers charge extra for account setup, support, and porting, but Nextiva includes these for free.
If you have a high call volume like a call center, you could save a lot with the unlimited plan. However, if you just need phone service connectivity with light use, then the metered SIP trunking solution is for you.
Head over to our blog for more information on SIP trunk costs.
SIP is short for Session Initiation Protocol. It’s a universal standard for managing real-time multimedia between users. It can be used for real-time audio, video conferencing, and instant messages.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) relies on SIP for reliable call routing. Business VoIP often refers to the complete phone system for expanded telecom functionality like call recording.
If you have an IP PBX, you’re ready to take advantage of the scalability of SIP trunking.
All you need to use SIP trunking is access to manage your Private Branch Exchange (PBX). From there, simply add the credentials from your SIP trunking provider to connect it to the cloud.
Some PBXs might require extra setup. Nextiva provides free assistance to get you up and running. Nextiva is compatible with almost every IP PBX system, including Avaya, Asterisk, Cisco, 3CX, FreePBX, and Mitel.
If you want additional DIDs, toll-free numbers, or call paths, let us know when we prepare your personalized quote.
You purchase call paths, so essentially, your PBX should be able to handle however many call paths you purchase. However, we do have usage limitations, please review our policy for that.
Often you only need one SIP trunk per team or location, however you will need to define the amount of sessions you need based on the amount of calls your business will receive simultaneously. For example, if you buy 20 sessions and set them up in one trunk, users under that trunk will only have the handling capability for 20 total calls in or out. Additional call attempts will hear a busy signal. Don’t worry though, we can help!
Yes, you can use any phone number with Nextiva’s SIP trunking service. The process of transferring phone numbers is known as porting. You can port landline, toll-free, cell phone, and VoIP numbers.
Nextiva offers free number porting with every account. For faster setup, we’ll provide you with temporary phone numbers until the port is complete.
Unlike Twilio's Elastic SIP trunking, there's no need to learn APIs or hire a developer to enjoy reliable IP telephony.
Primary Rate Interface (PRI) is a legacy technology that requires physical wiring from the local telephone company. It supports up to 23 concurrent calls per circuit.
SIP trunks offer greater flexibility than PRI by connecting calls over the internet using an internet connection. It handles as many concurrent calls as your PBX and bandwidth supports.
IT pros enjoy SIP trunk services because they maintain full control of their PBX and pair it with the scalability of the cloud. No on-site installation or troubleshooting obsolete hardware, either.
The bottom line is SIP trunking is the best alternative to analog phone lines. Nextiva’s reliable VoIP network connected more than 1 billion calls last year alone.
Yes, Nextiva offers simple and flexible SIP trunk pricing to meet your needs. For additional savings, you may qualify for a lower rate with an annual agreement.
Unmetered plans provide unlimited outbound and inbound calling in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
If you’re on a metered plan, you will pay the following month for usage, including inbound toll-free calls.
SIP calls work exactly the same way any phone call works. The only difference is you have to have an internet connection and you aren’t able to make more calls than you have purchased call paths.
Typically, SIP trunks use port 5060.
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