Revolutionizing Mobile Work: BluIP's Extend Service
As we enter an era where many employees carry only one essential device—their smartphone—BluIP has recognized a pressing need to streamline business communications. Many employees are stuck juggling personal and work phone lines, using cumbersome calling apps that often fail to meet their needs. With the introduction of the Extend service, BluIP aims to create a seamless experience for users while simplifying management for IT departments.
What is Extend?
Extend is an innovative eSIM service that allows employees to add a dedicated business phone line to their existing smartphones without the need for additional apps or hardware. By simply scanning a QR code, employees can set up a business line that allows them to make and receive calls and texts directly from their device's native dialer. This means no extra devices to carry and no sharing of personal numbers with clients or customers.
The Benefits of Extend for Employees and Organizations
For employers, the Extend service provides a comprehensive solution that aligns business communications with existing company policies. Every business interaction is routed through BluIP’s Cloud PBX, ensuring that employers can implement their preferred routing systems, call recording, and monitoring protocols, much like they would with traditional desk phones.
According to Armen Martirosyan, CEO of BluIP, “Companies have spent years trying to solve mobile communications with apps and extra hardware. People don’t want another phone, and they don’t want another app. They just want their business phone to work on the phone they already carry.”
Changing Perspectives on Mobile Communications
A recent survey conducted by Cavell Group among 800 enterprise IT leaders across the United States and Europe revealed that 86% of employees would support the idea of a business eSIM on their personal phones. Furthermore, 96% of IT leaders expressed interest in replacing traditional desk phones with eSIM technology.
In industries such as hospitality, healthcare, and legal services, where professional boundaries and personal privacy are essential, Extend provides the flexibility of a dedicated business line without exposing personal mobile numbers. This function is especially crucial in hotel settings, where employees in roles like front desk management and housekeeping need reliable communication without compromising their privacy with guests.
Seamless Integration into Daily Operations
The beauty of Extend lies in its ability to function within the existing smartphone ecosystem. Incoming business calls and messages present just like any other, while outgoing calls exhibit the company’s business number. Additionally, employees retain access to standard office features like voicemail, call transfers, and extension dialing—critical tools for improving work flexibility.
Quick and Cost-Effective Deployment
Organizations looking to deploy Extend can do so swiftly and without significant disruption. Deployment can be accomplished in minutes by sending a simple QR code to employees for business eSIM installation. This approach eliminates the need for shipping hardware, extensive enrollment procedures for devices, or the logistical headaches that often accompany BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs. This makes Extend particularly attractive for companies aiming to minimize the costs associated with desk phones and corporate mobile plans.
Options to Fit all Needs
Currently, Extend is available in two service options:
Extend Background, designed for employees using their personal smartphones, and
Extend Unlimited, providing a complete business mobile plan tailored for company-issued devices. This flexibility allows businesses to choose the model that best suits their operational needs and employee preferences.
Conclusion
As communication methods in the workforce evolve, BluIP’s Extend service stands at the forefront, redefining how companies can manage business communications effectively. The introduction of this no-nonsense solution promises to streamline operations and facilitate workplace connectivity, keeping personal and business lines distinctly separate. For more information or to see a demonstration, visit
BluIP's Extend page.