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Phone Conference / Bridge Line Call

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There are 2 options for creating a phone (audio only) conference call:


(1) WebEx (preferred)

  • Log into Fau.Webex.Com using your FAU credentials
  • Select HOME on the LEFT Menu
  • In the Center of the screen, it shows "xxx PERSONAL ROOM"
  • Select the MORE WAYS TO JOIN option
  • There you will have a Call in Number, Meeting Number and PIN.  These are your permanent numbers.  
  • Provide ONLY the Phone Number and Meeting Number with your Participants. (NEVER SHARE THE HOST PIN #)
  • You can use this at any time, even without a computer as long as you have the HOST PIN number.
  • Participants do not need the WebEx app installed to call in
  • You do not need a computer to use this feature


(2) FreeConferenceCall.com 

  • To setup a phone conference, you can create a free account at:
  • https://www.freeconferencecall.com/ 

  • Conference Calls

  • Host high-definition audio conferences with up to 1,000 participants.

  • FEATURES:
  • Recording

  • Record conference calls for later playback. Dial a number, enter the reference number and listen to them anytime.
  • Phone keypad icon
  • Keypad Commands

  • Use phone keypad commands to manage the conference call. Mute, enter job codes, record and more.
  • Breakout Rooms
  • Breakout Rooms

  • Have participants leave the main conference to join sub-conferences for small group sessions and discussions.
  • Telephone icon
  • Call Control

  • Use the call controls to set the conference mode (lecture, Q&A or muted), see who is talking and mute individual lines.
  • Settings icon
  • Meeting Settings

  • Access and change meeting presets, including turning on or off entry and exit tones and setting up auto recording.
  • Headphones icon
  • VoIP

  • Connect to a VoIP conference call on your laptop or mobile device using the mic and speakers or a headset.
  • Keywords icon
  • Keywords

  • Find important parts of recorded conferences with Keywords and access automatic transcriptions.