How do I make a conference call from a Wireless Conference Phone?

Follow these instructions for dial-out conference calling using a wireless conference phone.

Requirements:

Book a Wireless Conference Phone
A valid 5 or 6-digit long distance PIN is required to call long distance numbers from this campus, including conference calls.
Can be a total of 8 parties including yourself, so you can call 7 parties

Instructions:

Wireless Conference Phone Booking Procedure

Submit a Ticket through the UBC Self-Service Portal
Select Get Help or Report an Issue
Select Voice Services as the issue type
Select Teleconferencing as the Affected Service
Enter a valid UBC phone number as the Affected Number
Enter detailed information in the Ticket Description regarding the incident or issue you are having
1. Provide the date and time of the conference call

Plug in to AC only
Wait for phone to initialize until you see Conf Unit off and the local number on the display
Press button next to Conf Unit (Off)
Press button next to Turn On to use speaker or pick up handset
Dial 1st number
Press which places 1st called number on hold and provides dial tone to call 2nd number
Dial 2nd number
Press which shows how many parties are on the conference and ties the three of you together
* Press again to get dial tone to call 3rd number
Dial 3rd number
Press which shows how many parties are on the conference and ties the four of you together
Continue from * for a maximum of 8 parties including yourself

Presentation mode locks microphone to speaker.

For more information or assistance, please contact the ITServices Helpdesk - 250.807.9000 or 855.807.9001.