VoIP Features
Comparison of features between VoIP and analog phone sets
Feature |
VoIP Phone |
Analog Phone |
Caller ID |
Yes |
If Caller ID capable |
Conference Calling |
Up to six parties |
Up to six parties |
Call Forwarding |
Yes |
If capable |
Redial last outgoing number |
Yes |
If redial button on phone |
Call Transfer |
Yes |
Yes |
Call Logs |
Yes |
If capable |
Message Waiting Light |
Yes |
if equipped |
Hold |
Yes |
Yes |
One touch access to Voice Mail messages |
Yes |
Yes |
Speed Dial Lists |
Yes |
If capable |
Features available only on VoIP phones
- Customized ringing tones
- One-touch soft keys to turn features on and off - no need to remember * or # feature codes
- Line indicators on multi-line sets show when a line is being used and which line has a voice mail message
- Access to an alphabet-based campus directory using the phone display
- Soft keys that change as the call progresses, reminding the user of various options during a call (i.e., Conference, Transfer, Park, Call Forward, etc.)
- User controlled options for Speed Dial lists and forwarding options
For more information about Cisco IP phones and their features see Cisco IP Phone Documentation

