The move starts in September
The move to Teams telephony will begin as early as September and will take place faculty by faculty. Everyone will be notified well in advance before they are moved, and there will be comprehensive online guides available. The IT department will also offer training if needed, as well as specialized training for switchboards and other specialized uses. See the timeline for the transition to Teams telephony.
What is Teams telephony?
After the move, you will no longer have a landline telephone set on your desk; instead, you will make and receive calls through Teams. Teams is connected to the regular telephone network, so you can receive calls from and others make calls to your fixed phone number. They do not need to have Teams or think about Teams. From the outside, it will not be noticeable that UiO has moved to Teams telephony..
How does it work?
When your teams phone has been activated, a dial pad will appear in your regular Teams application. When you want to make a call, you put on your headphones and dial the number of the person you wish to speak with. You will keep your current phone number, and the person you are calling will see that number, just as if you were calling from a fixed phone. Those wishing to call you will dial your regular phone number.
Will I get Teams phone?
Everyone who has a landline phone today will have their number transferred to Teams telephony. You cannot continue to use a landline phone in the same way as you do today. See the timeline for the move to Teams telephony.