There are several options for making conference calls. If you have any questions please feel free to call Jennifer Fluckiger at 7-0021.
Option 1:
Campus Telephone System
Option 2:
Qwest Resrvationless Conference Call
Option 3:
Qwest Operator Dial-Out Conference Call
Option 1: Campus Telephone System
The Campus Telephone System allows users to join up to seven parties on one call. It is recommended that no more than a total of four parties be off campus. At least one on-campus user must remain in the conference call at all times. For instructions on how to use this feature please see the campus directory (p.13) or call Jennifer for additional training.
Pro:
Most cost effective
Con:
Only allows 7 users
Cost:
Rates are per minute per person
-Local:
$.00
-Domestic:
$.07
-International rates vary
Option 2: Qwest Reservationless Conference Call
Qwest Reservationless Conference Call is a service that requires a one time set-up process that typically needs 24-48 hours advance notice. Once this service has been set-up, you can conduct a meeting anytime, anywhere with up to 100 participants. You will be assigned a Toll-Free number, a Toll number, a Room Number and a PIN. Once you have this information you will simply let your participants know the date and time of the meeting along with the Dial-in number* and Room number. The meeting will not begin until you enter your PIN. As long as you keep the PIN confidential you don't have to worry about others using this service without your permission.
Pro:
Can be used over and over
Con:
Registration process for this service requires 24-48 hours
Must not loose PIN
Cost:
Rates are per minute per person
-Toll-Free:
$0.143
-Toll:
$0.117
*You may use a combination of the Toll-Free, Toll number and Operator Dial-Out on any conference call. If using the Reservationless Conference Calls, International participants will need to use the Toll number.
Option 3: Qwest Operator Dial-Out Conference Call
With Qwest Operator Dial-Out Conference Calls we provide a list of all your participants to Qwest along with the date, time and length of the call. A Qwest operator then calls each participant and joins them to together.
Pro:
Option to have a roll call preformed by an operator
Con:
Least cost effective
Cost:
Rates are per minute per person
-Operator Dial-Out Domestic:
$0.3192
-Operator Dial-Out International:
$0.28 + Outbound Rate for Particular Country
