Blog & Resources
Notes from thefuture of work calls.
Guides, research, and product news from the RingPlus team — written for the people who run the phones, not the people who sell them.
Buying GuideHow to choose the right IP phone for every desk
Reception, sales floor, boardroom, warehouse — no single handset suits them all. A practical guide to matching phones to people.
Aug 20, 2026
How-toAuto-provisioning IP phones: from carton to first call
What actually happens when a phone 'just works' out of the box — and how to roll out fifty desks without touching a config file.
Aug 12, 2026
ComparisonDesk phone vs softphone: which does your team actually need?
The honest answer is usually 'both, but not everywhere'. Where physical handsets still win, where the app wins, and how to mix them.
Jul 30, 2026
GuideDECT cordless phones: coverage for the whole site, not just the desk
Warehouses, clinics, restaurants, and shop floors run on DECT. How the technology works, and how to plan coverage that doesn't drop calls.
Jul 14, 2026
GuideConference phones: making the meeting room hear everyone
Why laptop speakers fail in a room of six, what actually matters in conference audio, and how to size a phone to a room.
Jun 25, 2026
Best PracticeKeeping IP phones secure: the unglamorous habits that matter
Phones are computers on your network. Firmware, VLANs, encryption, and the handful of settings that keep them boring — in the good way.
Jun 05, 2026