Overview

This article explains how to set up a conference call.

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If you require a conference bridge for higher capacity, please click here.

The following is a list of the different telephone models available for conferences utilizing your existing phone:

Single-line analog set conferencing (two additional parties for a total of three)

Works on the following phone models: 8102, 8110, 6218, 6219, 6220, 6221

Hang up your line

The other parties will remain connected as long as one party remains connected to the USF network telephone system.

Works on the following phone models: 8410, 8434, 6408, 6416, 6424, 4602, 4606, 4610, 4612, 4620, 4621, 4624, 4625

Press the Drop button

If you do not have a Drop button, ask the caller you are trying to drop to hang up their line.

Hang up your line

The other callers will remain connected as long as one party remains connected to the USF network telephone system

Works on the following phone models: 9601, 9608, 9621G

Setting up a conference call

Ask those on the call to hold
Press the Conf softkey
The call is automatically on hold and the second line becomes active
Dial the number of the next party
Press the Join softkey or the OK button to add the new party to the call
Press the Add button
Repeat these steps 1-5 to add another person to the conference call as needed

Press the Drop softkey.
The last party connected to the conference call is dropped from the call.

The Meeting Exchange Conference Bridge with a 200 port capacity for handling scheduled conferences is available for users.

Callers outside the local area may incur long distance charges associated with their call.
There is no troubleshooting support or assistance available for calls that take place before 8:00 am or after 4:30pm Monday through Friday, weekends or holidays.
IT Specialists are available to schedule or assist in conferences during normal working hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30pm.
If this conference is a regularly recurring conference call, please inform the Voice and Data Communication Specialists.
Conferences can be reserved up to 6 months in advance.