Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams
Make mobile and landline calls directly from Microsoft Teams on a network built for speed, resilience and security. From £3.55 per user, per month*.
Make mobile and landline calls directly from Microsoft Teams on a network built for speed, resilience and security. From £3.55 per user, per month*.
What is Operator Connect?
What is Operator Connect?
Simplify your comms. Operator Connect lets you keep your number, and make and receive calls, all from within Microsoft Teams.
- We offer straightforward package pricing with no set-up fees for orders of 20 or more users.
Simple pricing
- If you already have Microsoft Teams you can quickly set up Operator Connect. It’s even faster if you choose new numbers.
Deploy quickly
- We provide on-demand 24x7 technical support and user adoption training – helping you make the most of your investment.
Training and support
- We offer straightforward package pricing with no set-up fees for orders of 20 or more users.
Simple pricing
- If you already have Microsoft Teams you can quickly set up Operator Connect. It’s even faster if you choose new numbers.
Deploy quickly
- We provide on-demand 24x7 technical support and user adoption training – helping you make the most of your investment.
Training and support
Fast to set up, easy to manage
Port your numbers
With Operator Connect you can port numbers across from your existing supplier for uninterrupted business operations.
You can also port your old numbers across and while adding new numbers as part of the migration process.
With Operator Connect you can port numbers across from your existing supplier for uninterrupted business operations.
You can also port your old numbers across and while adding new numbers as part of the migration process.
With Operator Connect you can port numbers across from your existing supplier for uninterrupted business operations.
You can also port your old numbers across and while adding new numbers as part of the migration process.
With Operator Connect you can port numbers across from your existing supplier for uninterrupted business operations.
You can also port your old numbers across and while adding new numbers as part of the migration process.
Global voice network
Benefit from our global voice network for high-quality, low latency conversations.
BT’s global reach makes us a trusted partner for your business.
Benefit from our global voice network for high-quality, low latency conversations.
BT’s global reach makes us a trusted partner for your business.
Benefit from our global voice network for high-quality, low latency conversations.
BT’s global reach makes us a trusted partner for your business.
Benefit from our global voice network for high-quality, low latency conversations.
BT’s global reach makes us a trusted partner for your business.
Simple management
You can purchase and assign numbers for your entire team, all from one familiar interface.
Integrating all your comms into one interface simplifies workflows and allows for easier navigation.
You can purchase and assign numbers for your entire team, all from one familiar interface.
Integrating all your comms into one interface simplifies workflows and allows for easier navigation.
You can purchase and assign numbers for your entire team, all from one familiar interface.
Integrating all your comms into one interface simplifies workflows and allows for easier navigation.
You can purchase and assign numbers for your entire team, all from one familiar interface.
Integrating all your comms into one interface simplifies workflows and allows for easier navigation.
BT and Microsoft for Operator Connect
BT is one of Microsoft’s leading cloud solutions partners, adopting Microsoft solutions in over 170 countries.
With Microsoft’s partnership and BT’s expertise in digitally transforming your business, choosing Operator Connect through BT allows for a seamless process to improve your communications.
Learn more about our partnership with Microsoft.
Why choose BT for Operator Connect?
Pick the experts who’ve helped countless companies make the switch.
Sustainability
Our network operates on 100% renewable electricity, and our cloud calling solutions are up to 95% more efficient than on-site set-ups.
Secure and compliant
We can keep you compliant with complex in-country regulations, while our dedicated teams safeguard you and your people against cyber threats.
Experts in transformation
With over 30 years of experience we ensure a seamless transition and will help you make the most of your new collaboration tools.
Your needs met
We provide a wide range of digital workplace solutions – offering you a complete, cloud-first collaboration experience.
Operator Connect FAQs
What is the difference between Direct Routing and Operator Connect?
Operator Connect works best for organisations without complex requirements or set-ups. It’s for those looking for a quick transition to cloud calling.
Direct Routing provides more flexibility, allowing organisations to integrate existing telephony solution with Microsoft Teams. It also allows you to integrate other critical functions like SBC (session border control) and call centre technology.
Can I keep my existing Teams numbers, or do I need to port them?
You can run multiple voice services side by side. If you have a Microsoft Calling plan, Direct Routing or even Operator Connect from another provider you can leave that in place and add our service beside it.
If you have numbers with a different supplier that you want to keep, you can port these across. You will need to allow additional time for the numbers to be released from your outgoing carrier to us.
Can I have a mix of number porting and new numbers at the same time?
Yes. We generally allocate new numbers first and then port old numbers across. Porting timelines vary depending on the carrier or platform you are moving away from.
Choosing to use new numbers will make the migration process faster and avoid any associated porting charges.
What is the minimum number of Operator Connect users I can order?
The current minimum order is 20 users, with a minimum of 10 users per site.
Which license do I need to unlock Operator Connect?
Operator Connect is an option in Microsoft’s cloud calling portfolio for you to migrate your existing telephony to Teams. To make external PSTN calls from within your Teams tenant across our voice network via Operator Connect, each user you want to assign a phone number in Teams will need access to Microsoft Teams and a Teams Phone System license.
All the connectivity and infrastructure is managed by ourselves as a cloud service to you. But remember, you’ll need Microsoft Teams with an E1, E3, Plus Phone System add-on license or an E5 License which automatically includes the Phone System License.
The bare minimum requirements to use Operator Connect are:
Microsoft Teams (Included in most 365 plans, but not all)
Teams Phone System
Agreement with an Operator Connect provider like us.
How quickly can I deploy Operator Connect in my organisation?
We can deploy Operator Connect within days, but this does depend on the country and whether you prefer a new set of phone numbers, or to port your existing ones over to us.
We will work with you to get you up and running as soon as possible, but please note deployment is likely to take longer when we need to port phone numbers.
Which countries is your Operator Connect service available in?
Our service is currently available in 21 countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Pricing
Prices exclude VAT or any other tax. The monthly price shown will increase by 6% from 1 April each year. Subject to credit check, business registration and a minimum term. See www.bt.com/terms for full T&Cs.
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