Microsoft Certified Direct Routing Provider

Microsoft Teams Phone & Direct Routing for UK Businesses

Transform Microsoft Teams into a powerful business phone system. Enjoy crystal-clear PSTN calling, keep your existing phone numbers, inclusive UK minutes, and save up to 50% compared to Microsoft Calling Plans.

£0 Capital

Hardware Outlay

100% Porting

UK Landline Retention

24 / 7 / 365

UK Support Desk

< 2 Hours

SLA Resolution Time

Enterprise Capabilities

Everything Required for Enterprise Teams Voice

Replace legacy hardware PBXs and costly standard Microsoft phone plans with VoIPar's resilient cloud voice infrastructure.

Managed Carrier SBCs

Deploy carrier-grade, Microsoft-certified Session Border Controllers hosted across dual redundant London & Manchester datacentres.

Inclusive UK Minute Bundles

Enjoy flexible pooled call bundles covering UK geographic (1/2) and mobile (7) destinations for total monthly financial predictability.

Compliant Call Recording

Ensure regulatory compliance across financial and legal sectors with tamper-proof cloud recording meeting FCA and MiFID II standards.

AI Voice Intelligence

Automatic call transcription, real-time sentiment scoring, and instant CRM synchronization into Salesforce, HubSpot, and MS Dynamics.

Auto Summaries

Real-time keyword triggering & intent tags

Contact Centre Overlay

Upgrade Teams into an omnichannel contact centre with IVR auto-attendants, call queuing, supervisor whisper modes, and live agent wallboards.

Advanced IVR & Queue

Skill-based routing & live wallboards

2027 PSTN Migration

Seamlessly replace legacy ISDN trunks and analog lines (lift phones, door entry) with secure IP gateways before the BT Openreach switch-off.

Analog ATA Support

Smooth Migration, Zero Disruption

Transparent Comparison

VoIPar Direct Routing vs Microsoft Calling Plans

Discover why UK enterprises switch to VoIPar for Microsoft Teams Telephony.
Feature / Benefit
VoIPAR Direct Routing Recommended
Microsoft Calling Plans
Inclusive UK Minutes Bundles
✓ Generous UK geographic & mobile bundles
× Mostly pay-as-you-go or expensive add-ons
Cost Savings
✓ Save 30% - 50% on monthly spend
Standard retail Microsoft pricing
Managed SBC & Setup
✓ Fully managed by VoIPAR experts
Self-managed configuration
Number Porting & UK Support
✓ Dedicated UK support team & smooth porting
Standard tier Microsoft ticket support
Complex Routing & Analog Integration
✓ Supported (lifts, door entry, legacy PBX)
Limited direct hardware integration
SMART SAVINGS CALCULATOR

Quick Voice Cost Estimator

Estimate your team's potential savings with VoIPAR Direct Routing.

10 users
10 users 500+ users
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS £1,440 / yr

Based on typical Microsoft Calling Plan price differentials.

Tailored Solutions

Built for Every UK Organisation Type

Whether you are migrating from ISDN, replacing Microsoft Calling Plans, or managing multi-site telephony.

Teams-First Organisations

Unified Workspace

Empower staff who already live in Microsoft Teams to make and receive external calls without ever opening a separate softphone app or desk phone.

Single application for chat, video, and voice

Consistent experience across desktop & mobile

Regulated Industries

Financial & Legal

Meet rigorous compliance guidelines with secure call recording, archival, and encryption required by the FCA, MiFID II, and Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Secure encrypted voice recording storage

Audit trails and policy enforcement

Industry Solutions

Tailored Telephony Solutions by Sector

Select your business sector to view specialized voice capabilities.
Financial Compliance

Compliant Voice & Audit Vaults

Complete compliance recording integrated directly into Microsoft Teams calls, capturing all interactions with tamper-proof storage aligned with FCA, PCI-DSS, and MiFID II standards.

Encrypted 256-bit Cloud Storage

Automated Pause/Resume for Card Payments

Healthcare Solutions

High-Capacity Patient Lines & IVRs

Manage morning call spikes effortlessly with intelligent queue management, position announcements, and priority routing for urgent clinical calls.

High-density SIP Trunking

Auto-callback to prevent long hold times

Multi-Site Enterprise

Centralised Number Management

Consolidate hundreds of branch phone numbers into a single manageable Teams tenant. Easily transfer calls across regional sites instantly.

Centralized Admin Portal

Shared Minute Pool across all sites

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions Answered

Everything you need to know about switching to Voipar Microsoft Teams Direct Routing.

To use Direct Routing, each user needs a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 license that includes Microsoft Teams, plus the Microsoft Teams Phone Standard add-on license (which is included in Microsoft 365 E5 or can be purchased as an add-on for Business Basic, Standard, or E3 plans).

Yes! You can port all your existing geographic (01/02), non-geographic (03/0800), and mobile numbers seamlessly to Voipar with zero downtime. Our porting team manages the entire process for you.

Standard tenant connection and configuration can be completed in just a few days. Number porting timelines depend on your current UK communications provider, usually taking between 10 to 15 working days.

Most UK businesses save between 30% to 50% on their overall calling spend by partnering with Voipar. This is due to our efficient managed SBC architecture, inclusive UK minute bundles, and volume-based carrier rates.

A better connected future

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