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Is Microsoft making a bid for your voice customers?

We have previously talked about Microsoft’s move into voice, but does this translate into them making a bid for your voice customers? With Microsoft’s PSTN enabled userbase expected to double over the next few years you may be anxious about how the rise of Microsoft will affect your voice business. What then are the potential ramifications … Continue

Microsoft Teams Phone licensing explained

Microsoft 365 licenses There are a few different types of Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Most of which need businesses to purchase additional Teams Phone licensing for the user to activate a dial pad in Teams. If a company has 300 employees or fewer they’ll be using Microsoft 365 Business, any more than that and they will … Continue

What is Direct Routing?

In short, Direct Routing is the most popular method of enabling external calling in Microsoft Teams. In the wider industry outside of Teams, Direct Routing is known as SIP Trunking. You should know that there are currently two other options for enabling voice in Teams besides Direct Routing – Microsoft calling plans and Operator Connect. … Continue