Choosing a SIP trunk provider for your business is a complicated decision, as you might not be aware of how the pricing is broken down or even what SIP trunking is. Here we will explain how SIP trunk pricing is broken down so that you can make an informed decision for your company.
How Does SIP Trunk Pricing Work?
SIP trunking pricing is usually broken down into four factors. The service brings VoIP capabilities to your office’s private branch exchange (PBX) system, improving and enhancing your office system. This means that you can transmit voice, video, and other unified communications over an internet connection and through your office’s internal phone system. Because these systems work over the cloud and the internet, businesses can save on equipment costs and more. So, what is the general pricing structure of a SIP trunk?
Based on which provider you choose for your SIP trunking needs, these are the factors that affect the cost of your SIP trunk:
Monthly subscription
- You may pay monthly or annually per channel or virtual number in service.
- Additionally, you may pay per user.
Outbound calling rates: Metered versus Unmetered?
- This is the cost per call or per minute for outgoing calls.
- Is your plan metered or unmetered?
- Metered plans: monthly fee + per-minute charges for outbound calls
- Unmetered plans: monthly fee + fixed priced unlimited calling
Add-ons or premium services
- Some providers charge for add-ons such as Call Recording, SMS plans, etc.
Setup fees
- Cost of additional equipment or setup fees.
How Much Does a SIP Trunk Cost?
The cost of a SIP trunk will vary depending on your requirements, but you can expect to pay around $25 to $50 per trunk. This is an example of how much a SIP trunk costs when you purchase it from United World Telecom.
*Please note that prices mentioned in this article are current prices and are subject to changes.
Monthly Subscription:
- Customers will pay a monthly subscription for the phone number that will be used as their caller ID for outbound calls. US numbers start at $7.95.
- They also buy a call credit each month. The Basic plan is $25.
International Calling Rates:
- United World Telecom call rates are metered and there is a different calling rate for each country that gets deducted from the call credit.
Add-ons:
- Outbound Call Recording for $5 monthly fee + 3¢ per minute.
Setup Fees:
- None.
- No long-term contracts.
Total SIP Trunk Pricing for United World Telecom:
- $7.95 monthly subscription + $25 call credit = $32.95 per month
SIP Trunking Rates by Country
Here, we have summed up some of our international calling rates to popular countries — check them out:
1) United States of America (USA)
| Destination | Per Minute |
| USA | 2.3¢ |
| USA Alaska | 6¢ |
| USA Hawaii | 2.3¢ |
| USA South Florida | 2.3¢ |
| USA Toll Free | 2¢ |
2) Australia
| Destination | Per Minute |
| Australia | 2.3¢ |
| Australia Mobile | 4.9¢ |
| Australia Special | 4.9¢ |
3) Bangladesh
| Destination | Per Minute |
| Bangladesh | 5¢ |
| Bangladesh Dhaka | 5¢ |
| Bangladesh Mobile | 5¢ |
4) Germany
| Destination | Per Minute |
| Germany | 2.3¢ |
| Germany Mobile | 10¢ |
| Germany Mobile Eplus | 10¢ |
| Germany Mobile O2 | 10¢ |
| Germany TMobile | 10¢ |
| Germany Vodaphone | 10¢ |
| Germany Special | 20¢ |
5) Hong Kong
| Destination | Per Minute |
| Hong Kong | 3¢ |
| Hong Kong Mobile | 3.2¢ |
6) India
| Destination | Per Minute |
| India | 2.3¢ |
| India Mobile | 2.3¢ |
| India Mumbai/Bombay | 2.3¢ |
| India New Delhi | 2.3¢ |
7) South Korea
| Destination | Per Minute |
| Korea South | 2.3¢ |
| Korea South Mobile | 4.5¢ |
8) Mexico
| Destination | Per Minute |
| Mexico | 2.3¢ |
| Mexico City Mobile | 2.3¢ |
| Mexico Mobile Other | 3.5¢ |
9) Saudi Arabia
| Destination | Per Minute |
| Saudi Arabia | 12¢ |
| Saudi Arabia Dhahran | 12¢ |
| Saudi Arabia Jeddah | 12¢ |
| Saudi Arabia Mobile | 14¢ |
| Saudi Arabia Riyadh | 12¢ |
10) Singapore
| Destination | Per Minute |
| Singapore | 2.3¢ |
| Singapore Mobile | 4¢ |
11) United Arab of Emirates (UAE)
| Destination | Per Minute |
| UAE | 19¢ |
| UAE Mobile | 19¢ |
12) United Kingdom (UK)
| Destination | Per Minute |
| UK | 2.3¢ |
| UK Mobile O2 | 8¢ |
| UK Mobile Other | 8¢ |
| UK Special | 12¢ |
| UK Special NGN | 26¢ |
How to Reduce SIP Trunking Costs
United World Telecom can help you reduce costs spent on setting up your ideal phone system while ensuring you have all the tools and features necessary to improve inbound and outbound communication. Want to learn more about SIP trunking and VoIP? Call us at 1 (877) 898 8646 and talk to our experts today. Let us help you build stronger business connections.