Voxbone Releases Third Version of API

By Clayton Hamshar
Contributing Writer

Communications company, Voxbone (News - Alert), launched a new API that adds many features to its popular virtual phone number service. Specifically, Voxbone specializes in providing Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking, a Voice over Internet Protocol that delivers efficient Direct Inward Dialing (DID) to enterprises.

Instead of needing a distinct phone line for each employee’s phone number, with DID with telephone company can allocate a range of numbers to be split up at the company via one or more phone lines. More phone lines connected allow for more calls to be placed simultaneously, but there is no need for the number of lines to be as high as the total amount of phone numbers, since it is unlikely that every single one will be in use at the same time.

SIP trunking enables this technology to be incorporated into the customer company’s existing Internet connection, making the entire process much faster and more cost-effective. In addition, it allows for added functionality such as SMS, multimedia such as video conferencing and Web browsing. The combination of these two concepts culminates in a comprehensive telephone solution that is accessible through a Web application.

The API features a range of functionalities, including access to extensive information on services and their prices, options for adding or removing DID numbers, and various other configuration and administrative capabilities. Improvements in the new API include support for new XML and JavaScript modules, various improvements to configuration and activation, security enhancements, and a call logging function.

Voxbone is extremely successful in the industry, claiming what is close to a monopoly. The considerable improvements made to the newest API make the service more accessible and add many more features, so it is even more valuable to its customer base, which spans over fifty countries.

The new API is now available, and the entire infrastructure can be set up in only a few days.

Edited by Adam Brandt