Types of Confrence Calls
When it comes to conference calls, there are several different basic
types of call services on offer:
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Dial-out conference calls are guided by an operator or conference host. With
these calls, the primary burden of assembling the parties is placed on
the host, or on the host’s conference call service provider
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Dial-in (or “Meet-me”) calls allow users to call a designated number
at a predetermined time. These calls often use a toll-free number
supplied by the host. A less expensive Dial-in option utilizes toll
numbers, wherein each caller pays for their own phone call and the
host pays a lower conferencing charge.
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On-demand (or “Reservationless”)
confrence calls provide business with a
permanent number (usually toll free) that allows them to arrange their
own conference calls on the fly with little or no lead time.
Some of the many optional features that are available include audio
recordings, playbacks and written transcripts of calls, polling,
sub-conference rooms, foreign language translations and more.
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