Conference Call Tools Comparison Chart

WVU offers two options for faculty, and staff to host a call in which there are 8 or more attendees. View the table below for a comparison of our conference call tools.

Conference Call (8 or more attendees) Tools

 

Microsoft Audio Conferencing

Telephone-based Conferencing

Intended Use

One-on-One Meeting
Conferences
Virtual Office Hours
Orientations
Interviews
Help/Support

Meetings
Conferences
Remote Guest Speaker
Interviews

Features

Chat
Remove Attendee from Meeting
Mute Attendees

For a full list of features, visit Microsoft's support site.

Chat
Remove Attendee from Meeting
Call Park
Call Transfer
Call Logs

Mute Attendees

Attendee Capacity

250

125

Platforms

Windows 7 or later
Mac OS X 10.8 or later

Requires a telephone
A conference style phone is optional

Mobility

Participant can call in from any mobile device

Participant can call in from any mobile device

Phone Number

Toll Number

Toll Free

Recording

Yes

No

Recording Output

Mp4

Does not have built-in recording feature

Access

Request an Audio Conferencing License through the SLIC Software Request.

Request a conference account through thConference Calls and Accounts service.

Cost

$1.63 per month, annual payment required based on July 1 – June 30 billing cycle

$0.08 per minute per caller

More information

Audio Conferencing FAQ

Telecommunications information in the Knowledge Base

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