Wayne State University

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Conference Calls

Description

Communicate and collaborate with your colleagues on campus, across the country, or around the globe. There are several conferencing services available, from telephone-based conference calls to integrated web conferencing (similar to Cisco’s WebEx or GoToMeeting).

Key Features

Audio (Telephone) Only:
  • WSU Meet-Me Line: No cost option for campus-based calls.
  • AT&T Connect 800: Available for conferencing with off-campus numbers. Charges apply.
Audio + Web:
  • AT&T Connect 800: Combines voice and web (screen sharing). Several plans offered. Charges apply.

Available To

Faculty, Staff

Cost

WSU Conference Meet-Me Line:
  • No cost.
One-time AT&T Connect 800 Conference:
  • $0.08 per minute per line - Audio (Telephone) Only
  • $0.15 per minute per line - Web Only (No Telephone)
  • $0.23 per minute per line - Audio & Web
  • For cancellations, call (313) 577-1977 at least thirty minutes prior to start time to avoid a "No Show" fee.
Dedicated AT&T Connect 800 Conference (No Monthly Charge):
  • $.03 per minute per line - Audio (Telephone) Only
  • $0.084 per minute per line - Web Only
  • $0.114 per minute per line - Audio & Web
Dedicated AT&T Connect 800 Conference ($10.26 per Month):
  • No additional cost - Web Only
  • $0.03 per minute per person - Audio & Web
The Conferencing Cost Calculator can assist in predicting your charges.

Getting Started

To schedule a conference:
Conference Calls require 24 hours advance notice for set up.

To schedule a one-time conference call, call the IT Customer Services Help Desk at (313) 577-1977 and provide the following information:
  • Name, Phone Number, Email Address of the Conference Call Host
  • WSU Building Address
  • Conference Call Date, Call Start & Stop Time
  • Number of participants
To schedule a Dedicated AT&T Connect 800 conference, fill out a Telephone Service Request form.

To host or attend a conference:
WSU Meet-Me:
  • Call must originate from a WSU on-campus telephone line.
  • Dial the assigned conference port (7-####) two minutes prior to scheduled meeting time.
  • Host will hear ringing until call participants dial in.
Web Conference:

Notes

  • When scheduling is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with conference details.
  • The conference host must start the conference within fifteen minutes of the scheduled start time or the conference will be automatically canceled.
  • For high quality audio or large rooms, consider one of our professional speakerphones. Call (313) 577-1977 for details.
  • Speakerphones are available to WSU departments for meetings/conferences at any time. Simply complete a Telephone Service Request (TSR) and indicate in the remarks to reserve a conference unit, at least one day in advance, and pick up the unit on the day you requested.

Getting Help

  • Call the IT Customer Services Help Desk at (313) 577-1977.