As a small business owner, choosing the right telecom setup can feel overwhelming – especially as your team starts to grow. Should you stick with mobile phones, or is it time to switch to VoIP?
At Wicomms, we help micro and small businesses make smart, scalable decisions. Here’s a breakdown of VoIP vs Mobile, and how to choose what’s right for your business.
What’s the Difference?
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) lets you make calls over the internet using apps on your phone, laptop, or desk phone.
Mobile uses traditional mobile networks – SIM cards, handsets, and mobile numbers.
Both have their strengths. The key is knowing when to use each.
When Mobile Makes Sense
Mobile is simple, familiar, and flexible – ideal for:
- Solopreneurs and freelancers
- Tradespeople on the move
- Businesses with minimal call handling needs
But as your team grows, mobile-only setups can become fragmented and hard to manage.
When VoIP Becomes a Game-Changer
VoIP is built for collaboration and scale. It offers:
- Shared numbers and call routing for teams
- Call menus and voicemail-to-email for professionalism
- Remote access from any device
- Lower costs for high-volume or international calls
- AI call handling with assistants like our Wicomms AI solution.
VoIP helps your business sound bigger, work smarter, and stay connected – wherever your team is.
The Hybrid Approach
For many growing businesses, the best solution is a hybrid setup:
Use VoIP for your main business number and internal collaboration, and mobile plans for flexibility on the go.
This gives you the best of both worlds – professionalism and mobility.
Need Help Deciding?
If you’re unsure what’s right for your team, we’re here to help. At Wicomms we specialise in telecom solutions for micro and small businesses from solopreneurs to established businesses with a growing team – and we’ll tailor a setup that fits your needs today and scales with you tomorrow.
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