Three Party Conferencing:
Currently available is the ability to conference 3
parties into one conversation directly from a campus phone without operator
assistance, pre-arrangement, or additional cost. For instructions on setting
these up, you may access telephone-specific user guides here
http://www.its.uiowa.edu/tns/voice/guides.htm.
Other conferencing options and
features:
Additional features, including
web-based scheduling and call management, are available from 3rd party companies
that specialize in audio conferencing. Many of these companies provide the
flexibility of either scheduled or ad hoc audio conferences, the capability for
a large number of participants, and virtually unlimited availability (typically
after a free one time account setup). Costs and options vary by company and can
be very competitive and provide excellent value.
Each of the following
companies offer special rates for the University of Iowa departments. They
also allow you to set up an account at no charge, using a procurement card.
Setting up an account in advance is required (processing time varies), but
once your account is established you are only billed for actual usage.
Possible providers include:
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Infinite Conferencing -
www.infiniteconferencing.com/uiowa (888-203-7900)
( 4 cents per minute per caller for most audio or web conferences*)
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ConferTel -
www.confertel.net (866-930-4500)
( 10 cents per minute per caller for toll calls or 12 cents per minute per
caller toll free - for most audio conferences*)
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Link Conference Service -
www.linkconferencecall.com (800-287-9849)
( 10 cents per minute per caller for most audio conferences*)
*Rates and pricing structure are subject to change, so ITS cannot
guarantee any of these stated prices. Rates provided are to our best
knowledge, and generally apply to standard reservation-less,
non-operator-assisted audio conferences. Please verify the current rate
when contacting the individual companies.
There are also other companies
that specialize in this type of service, that might better suit a particular
need. A web search for terms like “conference call” can identify more vendors,
or contact TNS for additional assistance.
Campus operator assisted
conferences of up to 12 parties:
Currently available is the
ability to conference up to 12 parties, using campus operator services.
The cost to set up each conference is $25.00 and additional charges for long
distance and international calls may apply. This service
is available at limited times and must be scheduled in advance. For additional
information, or to schedule a conference call, please call (33)5-3500.
Video and web conferencing:
If your conferencing needs
include video or web presentation, ITS has options available through both Video
Services
http://www.its.uiowa.edu/tns/videoservices/conferencing.htm and Academic
Technologies
http://at.its.uiowa.edu/digimedia/videoconf.shtml
