What are dedicated conference lines anyway?

It’s a funny thing how an innocent statement at one time can become a misleading false statment in the future, as the technology context changes. A perfect example of this is the notion of how many lines are offered by a conference call service. Conference providers are throwing out statements about how many “dedicated lines” […]

5 Cringe-Worthy Conference Call Personas. Are You One of Them?

Uttering the phrase “conference call” can cause a visceral reaction in the minds of many office workers. No matter what industry you find yourself in, engaging in multi-person calls is a necessary evil. Whether it’s on a subway platform or in the middle of dinner date, we’ve all had to take conference calls in less […]

Which is the best conference call service?

Occasionally, we’re required to attend a conference call that is hosted elsewhere. With some conference call services, you will spend nearly 30 seconds navigating through the prompts, confirmations, etc. And if you misdial, you’re better off hanging up and calling back. It’s one such experience that prompted us to conduct a conference call service comparison […]

Does a pleasant conference call experience exist?

Most people think not. We’re here to tell you that it can be, both for the call participant and for the call organizer. We’ve been participating in conference calls for a couple of decades, and have witnessed enough online-meetings gone haywire, or worse, calls that never even begin because people don’t show up on time. […]