Take advantage of the many telephone networking information resources available for your business needs. Find information on phone networking system resources to make educated decisions about the future of your company's communication needs.

Start with telephone networking research on the background of the hardware and processes. When we place a call, it must go through a telephone network. Networks consist of different parts owned and operated by different companies, so having a commonality is key. Signaling between different telephone systems and a connectivity between different methods of transmission come together through the use of a network.

To make the most of available telephone networking information resources:

1. Begin by understanding the general concept of phone networking. Follow that up by reading industry news and information.

2. Consider joining an industry organization or readying industry publications to further your knowledge on telephone networking.

3. Use professionals in the field as another telephone networking information resource. Rely on the opinion of experts to help walk you through the process and choose a service provider.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Start with basic telephone networking information

Begin with telephone networking information on how networks work, and move on to industry, news and reviews resources.

I recommend: Find out how phone-line networking works from HowStuffWorks. Look at the information about phone network systems from Telephone World. Check out the latest telephone networking research, product reviews, news and downloads on CNET. See what new information on phone networking systems Inbox Robot has to offer.

Find additional telephone networking reference materials

Continue your telephone networking research through industry affiliations and publications. Take advantage of print and online magazines to stay up to date on your telephone networking info.

I recommend: Consider joining the Telecommunication Industries Association. There you can find telephone networking info, research and technology resources, government affairs info, certification, news, events and more. Check out the latest articles from PHONE+ magazine. Look in the back archives of PHONE Magazine. Read the network articles from Telephony magazine.

Find even more telephone networking information from a service provider

Gain even more information on phone networking system resources by speaking to a qualified industry provider. Get a quote, or simply ask questions, but what ever you do, make sure you leave the conversation with the information about telephone networking that you need.

I recommend: Look at the phone systems, network hardware and consultant search information you can find with VARNetwork.com. There you can get free quotes from multiple dealers. Look at the solutions available through The Phone Network. Check out the phone network systems and info from GotVMail. Obtain a free quote for your networking needs from Telco Solutions.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When seeking telephone networking information, if you are interested in having a system installed at your company, don't get funneled by the first sales person that you talk to. Obtain at least three quotes and compare prices and services.