IP Phone: Polycom SoundPoint® IP 550

The 4-line Polycom 550 Soundpoint IP Phone is an executive level communication solution with astounding sound clarity and a wide range of functionality. It features Power over Ethernet (POE) reducing the need for an additional power cable, and also has dual ports, to allow for computer connectivity, further reducing cabling needs. The 550 utilizes Polycom’s revolutionary HD voice technology to deliver life like sound for crystal clear conversations. The wideband audio takes full advantage of Vocalocity’s Business VoIP capabilities and provides for high fidelity sound reproduction.

Polycom's patented Acoustic Clarity Technology is the not-so-secret reason for the 550’s echo-free sound and outstanding voice reproduction. It supports 4 lines and has an easy to read backlit display that is customizable. This IP phone combined with Vocalocity service is completely plug n’ play, meaning installation is a breeze and you’ll be making calls in a matter of minutes. The SoundPoint 550 has a full duplex speaker phone, making it ideal for managers that need a speakerphone that produces clear audio for both the speaker and listener.

Features

The 550 features more one touch button control than more modestly priced models. Soft touch buttons are customizable, enabling you to setup your phone so that your favorite features are available at the touch of a button. The 550 is also compatible with Vocalocity’s newest features – Page groups, and Multiple Devices on One Extension. This executive level phone is a great choice for managers looking to maximize their Business VoIP experience with outstanding clarity, and a high level of customizable functionality.

• Four Lines
• Full Duplex Speakerphone
• Backlit LCD Display
• Integrated Ethernet Switch

This phone is popular for many small businesses because of the four-line offering, which allows users added flexibility and ease-of-use. Like all Vocalocity phones, the Polycom Soundpoint IP 550 is plug-and-play so that you can take your phone number—and your business—anywhere you go.

Built to Power Your Growing Business

Vocalocity rigorously tests all the IP phones we support, to ensure maximum compatibility with our system. Polycom is a leader in the IP phone market, and their products are known for superior audio quality. Vocalocity’s service is built on award winning proprietary technology that is hosted in state of the art servers protected by triple redundancy to ensure maximum reliability and up-time. Polycom’s renowned audio excellence combined with Vocalocity’s reliability make for a high quality phone experience.

IP Phones are unlike traditional business phones, in that the phone itself carries the number identification information. Traditional service links a phone number with a particular wall jack, and thus a particular physical location. IP phones on the other hand carry that information with them as an IP address, which registers with your Vocalocity system whenever the phone is plugged into an Ethernet jack. With Vocalocity service, you can move your Polycom Soundpoint 550 to different locations in your building, or different buildings in different states, and still make and receive calls at the same extension and direct dial number.

Fortune 500 Capabilities, Small Business Price

Hosted VoIP service from Vocalocity can significantly lower calling costs for small businesses, and the Polycom Soundpoint 550 is equipped to utilize all of our business grade features. Every Vocalocity account requires at least one unlimited extension, which gives you unlimited calling for one low flat rate. Included with your unlimited extension is a full business suite of powerful features to improve your business communication abilities.

Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Call Transfer, Call Tag, and Multiple Line Appearances are just a few of the Vocalocity features that the Polycom 550 can handle. There are also a number of features that come with your Vocalocity account that aren’t directly controlled by the phone, but still affect your communications. Features like Virtual Receptionist, Voicemail to Email, and Call Logs are phone system features that come standard with every Vocalocity account.

The speakerphone of the Polycomy Soundpoint 550 is one of its most attractive features. The full duplex speakerphone provides exceptional clarity for both parties, both the speaker and the listener. In meetings that require a speakerphone, poor sound quality can be a major factor determining not only accuracy, but efficiency and meeting effectiveness. With a poor quality speakerphone details can easily be missed, and participants have to repeat themselves. Clear and transparent audio reduces the need for repetition making meetings more efficient. Clarity reduces fatigue of participants straining to hear, making meetings more effective and less tiring.

Clear Calls with IP Phones

HD Voice quality is similar to the difference in quality between High Definition television and standard definition. The content may still be the same, but the depth of clarity is much more significant. The High Definition experience is overall superior, and for those who wish to have the clearest phone calls, the Polycom soundpoint 550 is a great choice.

IP telephony has revolutionized the way that businesses communicate. For less money small businesses get more features and more calling abilities. Vocalocity does not require long term contracts, nor do we require proprietary phones. Polycom Soundpoint IP 550 phones will work with our service and others as well. Our customers stay with us because they want to, not because they have to. Polycome Soundpoint 550 phones are a great investment for your business, and IP telephony can significantly improve your business communications.