Operator Connect Conferencing
Operator Connect Conferencing is an operator-provided managed service, built on the framework provided by Operator Connect and allows customers to add operator dial-in numbers to a Microsoft Audio Conferencing bridge. Customers can leverage their existing contracts and Conferencing agreements (with select operators), to bring dial-in numbers to Microsoft Teams.

Providing additional choice for dial-in audio conferencing for operators and customers
Operator Connect Conferencing provides an enhanced way for you to enable calling in Microsoft Teams – offering more choice and expanded coverage for customers who need it.
Increased options for audio conferencing
Operator Connect Conferencing | Microsoft Audio Conferencing | |
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Capabilities | Bring operator service and numbers to dial in to Microsoft Teams meetings | Leverage Microsoft service and numbers for dial-in to Microsoft Teams meetings |
Bridging | Microsoft Teams Audio Bridge | Microsoft Teams Audio Bridge |
Numbers | Provided by operator | Provided by Microsoft |
Included in service | Contract and commercial terms between customer and operator | Unlimited toll dial-in within zone; 60 minutes dial-out; consumption for toll-free and international |
Coverage | Varies by operator | Region availability – Microsoft Audio Conferencing |
Customer benefits

Leverage operator dial-in numbers for audio conferencing
Your customers can maintain their preferred operator contracts as they migrate their audio conferencing, or start new service to Microsoft Teams.

Variety of operators available at your fingertips
Customers can diversify their PSTN requirements to include additional qualified operators.

Expanded geographic dial-in coverage
Additional dial-in locations available, based on the selected operators, to support customers' geographic needs.

Enhanced support and reliability
The tight partnership with operators provides enhanced technical support and service-level agreements to ensure reliability.

Find qualified partners in the Operator Directory
Microsoft’s unique partnerships with operators enable us to jointly deliver superior products and services that help our customers reduce complexity, provide them more flexibility when it comes to choosing their connectivity services, and create confidence in their Teams Phone deployment and management.
Visit the Operator Directory to find qualified partners in your country.