There are many benefits associated with switching from traditional landlines to VoIP phone systems. The first major benefit is cost. Rather than paying local and long distance rates every time you or your employees use a phone, you simply pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited calling. While there may be some small set up fees when initially starting service, these are generally not very high and they decrease over time as long as a customer maintains their account in good standing. Another major benefit of VoIP services is that they allow you to expand your office beyond geographical boundaries. This means that if you need to work with someone who lives far away, it will not be necessary for them to come into an office space each day. Instead, it will only be necessary for them to have a computer and internet access so that communication can take place via email or video conferencing software such as Skype. Finally, another great advantage of switching from traditional landlines is mobility.