The term “IP phone” refers to a telephone, which enables the processing of voice communication via the internet protocol and the internet or an intranet. One often speaks of so-called Voice-over-IP telephony (VoIP telephony) or VoIP telephones. The IP telephone converts analogue voice signals into digital signals and packages these in data packages that can be transferred via Internet Protocol. By using this technology rather than traditional phone systems, the business owner can take advantage of an internet connection and the accompanying hardware and applications to communicate more effectively. The technology is increasingly used in business settings to assist in the improvement of organizational productivity, and lowering of operational costs.