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Audio Teleconferencing Services

Audio teleconferencing services can be as simple as a three-way call or can include hundreds of people in locations all over the world. In most cases, the costs lie with the host of the conference, so participants can connect using a toll free number regardless of their location. However, not all services are toll free, so it’s important to consider who’ll be dialing in and what they expect you to provide. For instance, if you’re courting new business do you want prospective clients to have to pay to meet with you?

Whether toll free or not, there are two basic forms of audio teleconferencing services and each provides you with a different level of security, control, and cost.

On-Demand (Reservationless) Teleconferencing Services

On-demand teleconferencing offers reliability, low rates, and simplicity. On-demand services are there whenever you need them. They don’t require reservations, and they can be set up within minutes. Only two types of pass codes are assigned to an on-demand teleconference. The leader pass code enables the moderator to enter into the conference and the participant pass code allows outside parties to join. In order to maintain security, participants will be put on hold until the moderator has signed on. On-demand, real-time teleconferencing services are available 24/7, so if a spur of the moment conference call needs to take place, you can quickly set it up.

The most effective on-demand teleconferencing services allow you to talk to whom you want for as long as you want. This means that 50 people in different international locations can have a conference for as long as they feel necessary, or at least until the moderator is ready to bring the proceedings to an end.

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Operator-assisted Teleconferencing Services

If you’re setting up a high profile conference call or if your focus needs to be squarely on the business of the meeting and not the logistics of the meeting, operator-assisted teleconferencing services are probably right for you. With an operator ready to provide assistance at all times, you don’t have to worry about dialing in latecomers, making sure everyone is connected, or even determining who is on the line. All of those tasks, as well as scheduling needs, are handled for you.

Operator-assisted teleconferencing services also provide you with security measures that are not in place with on-demand conferences. Services can utilize participant screening, permanent pass code assignments, reservation lists, and other elements that ensure only the appropriate parties are present. You can also take advantage of features that facilitate the conference itself such as Q&A sessions, polling/voting, roll call, and sub-conferencing. The options available with operator-assisted teleconferencing services have made it an effective choice for training seminars, press conferences, investor meetings, and much more.

The cost of operator-assisted conferencing reflects its benefits. You can end up paying over $.15 per/minute more than you would for on-demand services. However, if you need your teleconference to run like a well-oiled machine, the extra cost is probably worth it.

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