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    Running VoIP on Shared Office Internet: QoS, Bandwidth & Real-World Tips

    Quick Answer

    Shared office internet is fine for VoIP if you turn on QoS to prioritize voice packets (DSCP EF / 46), reserve ~100 Kbps per concurrent call, and disable SIP ALG. For unstable connections, add a second WAN as failover so the phones survive an outage.

    Three setup steps that fix most problems

    • Enable QoS — voice traffic gets priority over video and downloads
    • Disable SIP ALG on consumer routers
    • Cap recreational traffic (streaming) during business hours if your link saturates

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