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IPComms vs SIP.US: SIP Trunking Compared

SIP.US offers simple unlimited-channel pricing at $24.95/mo. IPComms offers $0 per channel with pay-per-minute billing — plus more PBX integrations, enterprise features, and real phone support that SIP.US doesn't provide.

$0
Per-channel fees (vs $24.95/channel)
12+
PBX platforms with documented support
99.99%
Uptime SLA with geo-redundant infrastructure
24/7
Real phone support for all customers

Why Businesses Switch from SIP.US

SIP.US keeps things simple with flat-rate per-channel pricing. But simplicity has limits — and when your business needs more PBX support, enterprise features, or cost optimization, IPComms delivers.

Per-Channel Fees Add Up

SIP.US charges $24.95/mo per unlimited channel. If you need 5 channels, that's $124.75/mo before any DID costs. IPComms charges $0 per channel — you only pay for the minutes you use, which is often much less for businesses with variable call volumes.

Limited PBX Integration Support

SIP.US works with standard SIP devices but offers limited documented support for specific PBX platforms. IPComms provides detailed setup guides and hands-on support for 12+ PBX systems including Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX, Microsoft Teams, and more.

Missing Enterprise Features

SIP.US focuses on simplicity. IPComms adds enterprise-grade features: geo-redundant infrastructure, 99.99% uptime SLA, STIR/SHAKEN caller ID, TLS 1.3 encryption, and Microsoft Teams Direct Routing — all at competitive per-minute rates.

IPComms vs SIP.US: Feature-by-Feature

A detailed comparison of SIP trunking capabilities, pricing, and service for 2026.

Feature IPComms SIP.US
Pricing Model Pay-per-minute $24.95/channel (unlimited)
Inbound Rate (US) $0.009/min Included in channel fee
Outbound Rate (US) $0.010/min Included in channel fee
Local DID Numbers $1.50/mo $1.00/mo
Toll-Free Numbers $2.00/mo $2.00/mo
Channel/Trunk Fees $0 per channel $24.95/channel
Contracts Required No contracts No contracts
Phone Support All customers Email/portal based
PBX Compatibility 12+ documented PBXs Standard SIP devices
Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Not supported
Encryption TLS 1.3 + SRTP TLS + SRTP
STIR/SHAKEN Included Included
E911 $1.50/number $1.50/number
Uptime SLA 99.99% 99.999%
Number Porting Free (100+ numbers) Free
Established 2002 (24 years) 2005 (21 years)

Cost Comparison: Real Numbers

Here's what a typical business actually pays per month with each provider.

IPComms

Lower Cost

Example: 10 DIDs, 3 channels needed, 5,000 outbound min, 3,000 inbound min

10 Local DIDs$15.00
5,000 outbound min @ $0.010$50.00
3,000 inbound min @ $0.009$27.00
Channel fees (3 channels)$0.00
Monthly Total$92.00

SIP.US

Same usage: 10 DIDs, 3 channels, 8,000 total minutes

10 Local DIDs$10.00
Calling (included in channel fee)$0.00
3 channels @ $24.95/channel$74.85
Monthly Total$84.85

Pricing based on publicly available rates as of March 2026. SIP.US is cheaper at this usage level if you fully utilize all 3 channels. However, IPComms includes real phone support, 12+ documented PBX integrations, Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, and geo-redundant infrastructure — enterprise features that SIP.US doesn't offer. For businesses using fewer minutes, IPComms' pay-per-minute model saves significantly more.

Which Provider is Right for You?

Choose IPComms if you:

  • Have variable call volumes and want to pay only for what you use
  • Need help configuring complex PBX systems (Asterisk, 3CX, Teams, etc.)
  • Want real phone support from engineers who understand VoIP
  • Need Microsoft Teams Direct Routing
  • Require geo-redundant infrastructure and a formal uptime SLA

SIP.US may be better if you:

  • Need predictable, unlimited calling on a fixed number of channels
  • Prefer the simplicity of a single flat monthly rate
  • Make thousands of minutes per channel per month
  • Don't need hands-on PBX configuration support
  • Only need basic SIP trunking without Teams or advanced integrations

Switching from SIP.US Takes Minutes

No downtime, no disruption. Keep your numbers, change your provider.

1

Sign Up & Configure

Create your IPComms account and configure your PBX with our SIP credentials. Takes under 10 minutes.

2

Test Your Connection

Make test calls to verify audio quality. Run both providers side-by-side during transition.

3

Port Your Numbers

Submit a porting request and we'll transfer your numbers from SIP.US with zero downtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from SIP.US to IPComms.

It depends on your usage. SIP.US charges a flat $24.95/month per unlimited channel. IPComms charges $0 per channel with pay-per-minute pricing at $0.009/min inbound and $0.010/min outbound. For businesses using less than 2,500 minutes per channel per month, IPComms is significantly cheaper. For very high-volume users who need unlimited calling on a single channel, SIP.US's flat rate may be more economical — but IPComms offers more PBX integrations and enterprise features.

Yes. You can port your existing phone numbers from SIP.US to IPComms with zero downtime. The porting process typically takes 7-10 business days for local numbers and 5-7 days for toll-free numbers. During the transition, you can set up IPComms SIP trunks alongside SIP.US and switch over when ready.

Yes. IPComms works with any standard SIP device or PBX: Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX, FreeSwitch, FusionPBX, Issabel, Kamailio, Yeastar, Cisco CUBE, Avaya, Genesys, and Microsoft Teams via Direct Routing. SIP.US supports standard SIP devices but has fewer documented PBX integrations and less hands-on configuration support for complex setups.

IPComms uses a different pricing model. Instead of charging per channel, IPComms offers $0 per channel with pay-per-minute billing. You can use as many concurrent channels as you need without paying per-channel fees. This model is more cost-effective for most businesses, especially those with variable call volumes.

IPComms offers several enterprise-grade features: geo-redundant infrastructure across multiple data centers, a 99.99% uptime SLA, STIR/SHAKEN caller ID attestation, TLS 1.3 encryption, Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, and real phone support with PBX configuration assistance. SIP.US is a straightforward SIP trunk provider with a simpler feature set.

IPComms provides real human support via phone, email, and ticket for all customers. Their team has 24 years of PBX expertise and can help with configuration, troubleshooting, and migration. SIP.US offers support via email and their portal, but with less hands-on PBX configuration assistance.

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