VoIP System Explained

voip explained

How VoIP Compares to Other Communication Tools

Understanding VoIP, Cloud PBX, and how they differ from traditional systems.

What is VoIP and what does it stand for?

VoIP stands for
Voice Over the internet.

In simple terms, it lets you make phone calls over the internet instead of using traditional phone lines. Your voice is converted into a digital signal, which is then sent over your internet connection.

But VoIP is more than just internet calling. A cloud-based VoIP phone system can offer powerful features for businesses — like call recording, voicemail to email, and mobile extensions — all without the costs of old-school phone systems.

Enterprise-grade voice for modern teams

Cloud PBX & SIP Trunking — power, reliability, scale

Pixel Voice combines a carrier-grade SIP backbone with a feature-rich Cloud PBX to give your business crystal-clear calling, smart routing, and the flexibility to grow fast. Built for SMEs and enterprises that demand high ASR, ultra-low PDD, and rock-solid uptime.

Cloud PBX Multi-tenant

All the features of a big-ticket phone system—without the hardware, headaches, or hidden costs.

  • IVR & Call Flow Designer — route callers to the right team in seconds
  • Call Recording & Voicemail-to-Email — quality control and easy audits
  • Call Queues & Ring Groups — reduce wait times and missed calls
  • Call Forwarding & Follow-Me — stay reachable on any device
  • Transfers (Blind/Attended) & Music on Hold
  • Admin Portal — add users, reports, and rules in minutes
  • Security — TLS/SRTP, IP allow-listing, fraud controls

Plug & Play: Works with softphones, IP phones, and mobile apps.

Scale Fast: Add extensions on the go; no downtime; Access to Client Portal.

SIP Trunk Carrier-grade

Direct connectivity to our network for clear, reliable inbound and outbound calling—locally and worldwide.

  • High ASR & Ultra-low PDD — faster call setup, fewer drops
  • Free DID included; port your numbers or get new ones
  • Burst-safe capacity for campaigns and peak hours
  • International Calls — connect affordably to 100+ countries
  • Redundant routes & geo-failover to keep you online
  • IP authentication & secure signaling (TLS)
  • Transparent pricing — Pay-As-You-Go or Uncapped options

BYO PBX

99.99%
Network Uptime
100+
Countries Covered
24h
Average Setup Time
24/7
Expert Support

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Get flexible pricing, tailored for your enterprise-level needs

EziDialer dashboard
Call Center Solution

Cloud-Based Dialer: EziDialer

Our web-based dialer is built for teams that need speed and control. Automate calls to raise productivity. It’s hosted and ready to use.

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Call Blending

Blend inbound with outbound campaigns for flexible staffing.

Multi-Step Campaigns

Build flows with scripts, rules, and actions per step.

Quick Setup

Activate 2 to 1,000 agents fast without delays.

Call Task

Create tasks to manage each campaign step.

Intelligent Automation

Use rules to control pacing and retries with less work.

Ezi-Dialer

Cloud Dialer, Built for Call Centers

Fast to deploy. Powerful where it matters. Everything your team needs to dial smarter, coach better, and scale confidently.

Predictive, Power & Preview Dialing

Choose the right mode for speed or control. Maximize connect rates, manage pacing, or review leads before calling.

Live Agent Monitoring

Listen, whisper, or barge into calls in real time to coach agents and protect quality on every conversation.

Custom Campaigns

Create campaigns quickly. Load lists, attach scripts, and set dialing rules that match your goals.

Call Recording

Capture every call securely for training, QA, and compliance with flexible retention options.

Agent Performance Stats

See real-time talk time, connect rate, success rate, and outcomes per agent or team.

CRM Integration

Sync contacts and outcomes automatically. Reduce manual work and keep data clean across systems.

Works seamlessly with your CRM

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VoIP & Call Center Plans

Reliable voice services for every type of business — All plans include a free DID and high-quality local & international calling.

Choose between Pay-As-You-Go for flexible usage or Unlimited for predictable monthly costs. Add extensions, agents, or dialer seats anytime as your team grows.

Pay-As-You-Go Unlimited SIP R199 / Cloud PBX R499

Single SIP Trunk PAYG

No Monthly Fee — Pay-As-You-Go

Simple and flexible voice calling for businesses that only want to pay for the minutes they use.

Key Benefits

  • R0.27/min local calls (PAYG)
  • R50 setup (once-off)
  • Free DID included
  • Works with any PBX, softphone or IP phone
  • Global connectivity (local & international)
  • Scales instantly as your business grows
  • *Uncapped applies Fair Use Policy (FUP)

Cloud PBX Most Popular

R60 / Extension / Month

A fully hosted PBX system designed for modern teams — add extensions as you grow and manage everything online.

Key Benefits

  • From R0.29/min local calls (PAYG)
  • R199 setup (once-off)
  • Voicemail, IVR, call forwarding & ring groups
  • Free Business DID
  • Works on mobile apps, desktops & IP phones
  • Perfect for SMEs and growing teams
  • *Uncapped subject to FUP

Call Center Solution

From R347 / agent / month + R0.27/min calls

A complete call center platform with predictive dialing, recording, scripting, real-time dashboards and reporting.

What’s Included

  • Cloud PBX for agents + Ezi-Dialer All-In-One
  • R500 once-off setup (per dialer instance)
  • Predictive dialing – unlimited on All-In-One
  • Recording & scripting included
  • Real-time dashboards, agent stats & campaign control
  • Voice calls billed at R0.27/min
  • Ideal for outbound, inbound & blended call centers

Compare our plans side by side and choose the one that fits your team best. Every plan includes a free DID, reliable call quality, and access to our support team.

PlanSetup FeeMonthly FeeCall Rates (from)Free DIDSeatsKey Features
SIP TrunkR50 (once-off) No monthly fee (PAYG) R0.27/minIncludedN/AFlexible usage, works with any PBX or IP phone
Cloud PBXR199 (once-off) R60 / extension / month From R0.29/minIncludedPer extensionHosted PBX with IVR, ring groups, voicemail-to-email
Call Center SolutionFrom R500 (once-off)From R347 / agent / monthR0.27/min (dialer traffic)IncludedPer agentCloud PBX + Ezi-Dialer All-In-One (predictive dialer, recording, scripting, reporting)

* Uncapped products apply a Fair Use Policy (FUP). Contact sales for thresholds & SLA details.

Ezi-Dialer (Cloud-Based Dialing Platform)

Ezi-Dialer is Pixel Voice’s cloud-based dialer solution for outbound and blended call centers. Launch campaigns in your browser, with no local servers or complex setup.

PlanSetup FeeMonthly / UserPredictive DialingPlatform CostTrunk Cost
(Voice Rate)
RecordingScriptingNon-Answer ChargeBest For
Pay-As-You-Go Start smallR500 once-offR50 / user / monthR0.03 per dialer minuteR0.09 per minuteR0.27 per minuteR0.03 per recorded minuteR0.05 per scripting minuteR0.005 per non-answered callTrials, small teams, low-volume campaigns
All-In-One RecommendedR500 once-offR347 / user / monthUnlimited – includedIncludedR0.27 per minuteFree / includedFree / includedR0.005 per non-answered callEstablished call centers & high-volume dialing

All prices are in South African Rand (ZAR). Voice calls are billed at R0.27 per minute on both plans. Volume-based discounts are available for larger teams and higher traffic – talk to us for a custom quote.

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Compare our voice plans

All plans include free in-network calling, a free DID number and a self-service portal to manage balance, invoices and upgrades. International calling is available on request.

Call rates shown are base rates. Final rates may vary by volume and traffic profile.
FeatureSingle SIP TrunkCloud PBXCall Center Voice
Plan / Rental Free trunk
Pay-as-you-go usage
R60 / extension / month
Hosted PBX
Custom / volume-based
Designed for high-volume traffic
Local Call RateFrom R0.35 / minFrom R0.29 / minFrom R0.27 / min
Free In-Network Calls
Free DID Number
International CallingOn requestOn requestOn request
Included ExtensionsNot included
Use with your own PBX / device
Per extension
R60 / ext / month
Per agent / extension
Custom for each center
PBX & Call FeaturesCore trunk onlyFull Cloud PBX features
IVR, ring groups, voicemail-to-email, etc.
Cloud PBX + call center routing
Ideal for blended inbound / outbound teams
Call RecordingOptional add-on
Predictive Dialer (Ezi-Dialer)Not includedNot included Ezi-Dialer integrated
Dialer pricing available on the Ezi-Dialer page
Volume Discounts××
Self-Service Portal
Ideal ForSingle numbers, home users, small officesGrowing teams needing PBX featuresContact centers and high-volume campaigns
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Advanced algorithms

Predictive Dialing

Our advanced algorithms anticipate agent availability and automatically initiate the next call, minimizing idle time and maximizing productive talk time. Fine-tune the predictive dialer to your preferences, configure compliance rules, and decide the optimal number of simultaneous call attempts to meet your campaign goals.

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