Activate Teams users for Direct Routing
Technical guidance on enabling Microsoft Teams calling via Direct Routing services provided by Universal IT.
This manual provides instructions for activating user accounts to make calls through Microsoft Teams using the Direct Routing option.
License Requirements
Users need one of the following to use Direct Routing:
- Microsoft 365 Business plan: with Teams Phone license
- Enterprise plan (E1, E3, E5): with Teams Phone license
What is Direct Routing?
Direct Routing allows you to connect your own telephony infrastructure to Microsoft Teams, enabling users to make and receive PSTN calls directly from Teams.
Benefits
- Use existing phone numbers - Flexible carrier options - Cost-effective calling - Unified communications experience
Getting Started
Download the manual below for step-by-step instructions on activating Teams users for Direct Routing.
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