Conference Calling and Conference Calling Services Guide

We have mentioned before that many conference calling services have optional services available that can be added on to any base service you choose, at an extra cost, of course. One of the most common add-ons to conferencing is the meeting entry announcement function. When this function is set up, anyone who dials into your call will be asked to record their name before being admitted into your conferencing room, and as they are admitted, their recorded name will play to alert all other participants of their presence. This option is most often found as an add-on to pre-arranged or moderated conferencing, although it can be added to instant access and bridge conferencing as well.

As internet availability grows in even the most remote locations, another popular option is to combine voice conferencing with web conferencing - not just hosting voice conferencing via the web, but adding a visual component so that participants can follow along through a slide presentation or other graphic representations. Investigate the conferencing services available in your area to see if they have web capabilities as well. The add-on options that you choose to use can enhance your business’s conference calling experience and provide many useful benefits. Come back later to learn more about other optional add-ons.