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While half-way across the world (or maybe just the next state over) how can business travelers make the most of mobile communications without breaking the bank?

While some may choose to deck out their mobile's home screen with a host of different communication apps for travel -- apps for calling, messaging, fax, language translation, location and media sharing, etc. -- those looking for convenience often choose an all-in-one communications app like Voxox. Below are some ways that Voxox can be valuable to business travelers...

Topics: Small Business Tips, Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Telecommunication Trends, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Text Communication, Android, Business

Thanksgiving in the U.S. is a time for thankfulness! Some spend their time serving the less fortunate, others scrimmage in annual football matches, many spend long hours in the kitchen preparing bountiful feasts, and there is a growing trend of people who go to a vacation destination where everything is already prepared for their arrival. No matter what your plans, we live in a connected world, and you need to stay in touch! Here are the top 4 ways to help you stay connected this Thanksgiving weekend!

Topics: Small Business Tips, Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Events, Text Communication

Your business must be fiercely agile to accomplish four essential objectives: Speed, to respond quickly with solutions; strategy, to anticipate challenges in the marketplace; competition, to stay relevant and on top of your market sector; and efficiency, to work well and quickly within your production cycle.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, Telecommunication Trends, Voxox, VoIP, Business

Way back around 15 B.C. (before cellphones), a considerable amount of advance coordination and subsequent cooperation were involved in meeting up with friends, checking in with parents and finding a meeting place. Landmarks, clocks and precision timing were all employed for a smooth rendezvous. Trust was also a large factor. When someone said, “Be here at such-and-such a time,” it was usually guesswork as to whether this would be adhered to.

Topics: Communication, iPhone, Voxox, Messaging, SMS, Text Communication, Android

Does your calling and messaging app allow you to communicate with all of your contacts or does it force you to invite your friends to join their service? In a recent survey 40% of U.S. and 45% of U.K. mobile messaging users ranked the ability to communicate with all of their contacts, as the highest-ranking feature on their list of must haves. Unfortunately, many of the calling and messaging apps fall short in this area. Why you ask? Let's take a moment to look at a few of these services and you can make the decision.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Cost Savings, Android

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Company Announcements, Voxox, VoIP, Cost Savings, Android

Everywhere you look, people are trying to cram as much productivity into their workday as possible. The onset of conference calling has given businesspeople a means to meet with co-workers or clients remotely, saving travel time and dollars. For better or worse, conference calling makes managing meetings easier and faster.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, Telecommunication Trends, Voxox, VoIP, Cost Savings

 1. What are OTT services?

OTT stands for “Over-the-Top”, referring to third-party services available on a user’s smartphone that are outside of the control of the mobile carrier.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, Telecommunication Trends, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Text Communication, OTT

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are always looking for creative ways to reduce expenses and increase productivity. These needs are compounded for businesses with multiple office locations. Traditional premise-based phone systems may be a good fit for some, but they involve a huge capital investment in equipment that will soon be (already is?) outdated. Additionally, while managing this equipment may have benefits for some businesses, it also means that their phones will be off-line in the event of a power outage in one location.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, Telecommunication Trends, Voxox, VoIP, Cost Savings, Hosted PBX

Did you know that 3 out of 4 active travelers use a mobile device while on the move? And that 45% own a device that allows them to browse the internet?  Perhaps it isn’t even surprising to you that 74% of first/business class and frequent flyers own smartphones with 50% of them receiving SMS notifications.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Telecommunication Trends, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Text Communication