--- title: "Hosted VoIP FAQ: Managed VoIP vs Unmanaged VoIP" description: Hosted VoIP is a powerful business communications tool but not all Hosted VoIP Phone Systems are equal. 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We'll send you updates once a month. **Menu** ** ** [![Get Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/468097/48d526f3-8bfa-4ea3-9e1e-8b8b59046794.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/468097/48d526f3-8bfa-4ea3-9e1e-8b8b59046794) [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/468097/0de441db-f9fd-4d66-9809-384192c56348.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/468097/0de441db-f9fd-4d66-9809-384192c56348) ![](https://blog.votacall.com/hubfs/Hosted-VoIP-Managed-Router-FAQ-Infographic.png) # Hosted VoIP FAQ: Managed VoIP vs Unmanaged VoIP [![Andy DeAngelis](https://blog.votacall.com/hubfs/andy-linkedin-profile.png)](https://blog.votacall.com/author/andy-deangelis) Written by [Andy DeAngelis](https://blog.votacall.com/author/andy-deangelis) July 7, 2016 --- **Not all VoIP is equal, in fact the long term performance and your overall VoIP customer experience will vary drastically depending upon a single word...Managed or Unmanaged.** A **[Hosted VoIP Phone System](https://www.votacall.com/solutions/hosted-voip)** can be your greatest business ally or foe.  In theory, one of the major values of a Hosted VoIP Phone System is that it should be the last communication decision you ever have to make. **How do you make the theoretical, a reality? **  Understand the difference between **Managed VoIP and Unmanaged VoIP.  ** ***Check out the Hosted VoIP FAQ infographic on Managed VoIP which details in plain english the difference between Managed and Unmanaged VoIP.*** **![Hosted-VoIP-Managed-Router-FAQ-Infographic.png](https://blog.votacall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hosted-VoIP-Managed-Router-FAQ-Infographic.png?width=320&name=Hosted-VoIP-Managed-Router-FAQ-Infographic.png) ** Before you make a decison based on price, know what questions to ask the VoIP Provider and in doing so, fully understand what you are getting your business into. --- Business Communications have dramataically changed in the last few years, in fact because of the Cloud, VoIP Phone Systems are on a constant evolutionary track.  The innovative nature of the technology should be a major business advantage.  Get the knowledge that proves this to be true. ***For more information on Hosted VoIP.....*** ***....check out our Hosted VoIP Buyers Guide below.***   ![voip-5-questions-to-ask-before-price.png](https://blog.votacall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Collateral_Images/voip-5-questions-to-ask-before-price.png?width=320&name=voip-5-questions-to-ask-before-price.png)[![View Buyer's Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/468097/d95bc250-a845-4bc6-a175-58c6c3bf8cce.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/468097/d95bc250-a845-4bc6-a175-58c6c3bf8cce)   ---   ** ### Subscribe by Email Previous Story [← 5 Reasons Why Skype is NOT a Suitable VoIP Phone System Solution](https://blog.votacall.com/5-reasons-why-skype-is-not-a-suitable-voip-phone-system-solution) [** ](https://blog.votacall.com/) Next Story [Glossary of Key VoIP Phone System Terms →](https://blog.votacall.com/glossary-of-key-voip-phone-system-terms) ## No Comments Yet Let us know what you think ### Votacall, Inc ##### **HEADQUARTERS** 550 S ANDREWS AVE SUITE 740 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301   ##### **SERVICE AND SUPPORT CENTER** 1504 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY SUITE 19 NORWOOD, MA 02062   Call us: 866-303-8600 Email: [corporate@votacall.com](mailto:corporate@votacall.com) [Find Us on Google My Business](https://g.page/r/CVUVqZdO40XjEBM/review) ### Contact Us © 2019-2026 Votacall, Inc. 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