Can I Use a Calling Card to Call the Conference Bridge?

A teleconference can bridge a widespread group with a phone call.

Companies rely on conference calls to link various locations and improve communications. Participants access these teleconferences by calling into a conference bridge or telephone number. Users can dial into the conference using a calling card, land line or mobile phone.

Significance

A conference bridge consists of a telephone number and a code for participants to dial to join a specific conference call. A conference bridge may include a toll-free number or a telephone number with local area code. Telephone calls can be billed directly to a business or personal account by using a calling card.

Benefits

Users can connect to a conference bridge using a calling card instead of a credit card or cash, such as when calling from a pay phone or from a hotel room.

Considerations

Calling cards do not incur a monthly fee but may have a premium per-minute charge for use. Consider dialing the conference bridge using your cell phone if the calling card charges cost more per minute than your cellular plan or if you use a company-issued cell phone.

References

• Free Conference Call: Frequently Asked Questions
• University of Idaho: Conference Bridges
• Washington State University: Conference Bridge System
• Phone: FAQs-Conferencing
• South Carolina Dept. of Insurance: Directions for Joining a Meeting
• George Mason University: Telecom Admin-FAQs