What are Wholesale VoIP Rates?
Overview of Wholesale VoIP
VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol converts analogue voice signals into digital data packets for transmission over the Internet or private IP networks. My Country Mobile offers wholesale VoIP, providing enterprise-grade VoIP services at discounted rates to resellers, larger businesses, contact centres and anyone needing high volumes of VoIP minutes and phone numbers.
Key benefits of wholesale VoIP include:
- 30-60% cost savings over traditional phone services
- Flexible calling rates and plans
- Scalability to add capacity instantly
- Advanced features like IVRs, call recording and CRM integrations
- Global coverage capabilities
- Self-service account management
Who Buys Wholesale VoIP
Telecom Carriers
Carriers purchase wholesale VoIP minutes to route long-distance traffic and expand service coverage.
MVNOs
Mobile virtual network operators that don't own infrastructure can use VoIP to cheaply provide calling services.
ITSPs / VoIP Providers
By reselling VoIP minutes, ITSPs can offer discounted VoIP services to their business clients.
Call Centers
Wholesale VoIP enables call centres to optimize costs by leveraging IP communications.
Business Process Outsourcers
BPOs running large contact centres utilize wholesale VoIP for maximum savings.
Multi-Location Businesses
Chains and franchises use wholesale VoIP to centralize communications across locations.
Wholesale VoIP Use Cases
- Supporting business growth and seasonal spikes in calling.
- Launching new phone numbers for ad campaigns or product launches.
- Building disaster recovery plans and system redundancy.
- Handling overflow call routing.
- Reducing telephony costs for multi-site SMBs.
- Enabling rapid creation of temporary call centres.
- Providing enterprise features like IVRs and vanity numbers without expensive PBXs.
How Wholesale VoIP Is Purchased
Per minute
Customers buy large blocks of minutes at discounted rates to draw down as needed. Rates often get lower at higher volume tiers.
Unlimited usage
VoIP providers may offer unlimited calling plans at flat monthly rates based on the number of users or extensions.
Toll-free
Toll-free numbers and minutes usually have separate costs and overage charges.
Number provisioning
Additional recurring fees are charged for providing new DIDs/phone numbers.
Concurrent calls
Some providers base pricing on the number of simultaneous call paths needed.
Hybrid
Providers mix and match these models, charging per-minute rates up to an allowance threshold and then charging for additional concurrent calls.
Dependency of Wholesale VoIP Rates
Purchase volume
Rates come down significantly at higher tiers of minutes purchased, given the better economies of scale.
Term length
Agreeing to longer 12, 24 or 36-month terms can reduce rates versus short-term or pay-as-you-go pricing.
Destination
It’s cheaper to terminate calls domestically than internationally due to regulatory differences.
Time of day
Off-peak overnight and weekend rates are lower than weekday call rates.
Data vs SIP
VoIP over private data networks is cheaper than public SIP trunks.
Access types
Toll-free, local DIDs, and call centre routing affect rates.
To maximize value, wholesale VoIP customers should partner with a provider that offers:
Flexible buying options to meet changing needs
Ability to pre-purchase volume minutes for best pricing
Route optimization to reduce cost per minute
Discounted tiers as usage scales up
Capacity to burst to higher capacities during spikes
Wholesale VoIP Technology
SIP Trunking
SIP trunks enable connecting VoIP systems over public IP networks. They are used for both access and interconnect.
Private IP Networks
VoIP data traffic can be routed over managed global private networks rather than the public internet.
Cloud Infrastructure
Multi-tenant cloud platforms provide the backbone for scalable and reliable wholesale VoIP.
SBCs
Session border controllers manage real-time media flows at network borders.
WebRTC
WebRTC enables plugin-free calling from directly within web browsers.
Voice API Integration
APIs allow for unified communications integrations with CRM and other data systems.
Global Wholesale VoIP Providers
Local/Regional Carriers
Incumbent carriers sell wholesale access to augment retail offerings.
Global Carriers
Larger incumbents like AT&T, Verizon, My Country Mobile, Telekom, Rozper and others offer wholesale VoIP.
ITSPs
Some business VoIP providers resell services at wholesale rates.
VoIP Specialists
Dedicated wholesale VoIP providers like Rozper, My Country Mobile, DIDWW, and others focus exclusively on this market.
When evaluating options, key considerations for buyers include:
Comprehensive self-service account management
Ability to instantly scale up or down
Route optimization and least-cost routing
Flexible rate plans and billing
Quality of voice network infrastructure
Business continuity provisions
The Future of Wholesale VoIP
The transition from TDM to All IP
Legacy telephony networks will continue migrating to 100% IP.
5G Integration
Seamless interoperability between 5G networks and VoIP systems.
AI & Analytics
Data-driven insights for traffic routing, fraud prevention and network optimization.
Expanding Global Coverage
Growing emerging market demand.
Contextual CX
Integration of voice with other channels and data for smarter, seamless customer experiences .
Programmability
Further leverage of voice developer APIs, programmable voice, and CPaaS.