Teams Phone delivered via Direct routing
Add value through owning the PBX functions inside of Teams, improving business outcomes for your clients, and get 10% in ongoing rebates.
Teams Phone was formerly known as Teams Calling
How Teams Phone Works
Microsoft Teams is a fully-fledged business phone system (PBX). This application is best configured in a mode called Direct Routing, which works by combining the Teams app to the world using two key elements: A Session Border Controller and SIP Trunks. Lightwire has deployed this solution to allow you to connect your Teams instance to the world via our existing VoIP Platform.
What Lightwire takes care of
| We take care of our Manages Session Border Controller (SBC) |
| The porting of numbers from other providers or supply of new numbers |
| We manage the outbound masking numbers for users if needed |
| We look after the DNS space which is used for the routing component |
| SIP Trunk element and present you with an unlimited or bundled calling plan |
What you take care of
| Running the PowerShell command to connect Teams to Lightwire’s SBC |
| Obtaining the correct Microsoft licences (Phone System or Business Voice without Calling Plan) and assigned them the users |
| Design of the auto attendance and call queues |
| Recording any voice messages for your Auto Attendant (IVR) |
| Any end documentation and training for your users |
| Testing |
Who Does What?
Our model creates a huge opportunity for you to build services around Teams Phone.
Revenue is gained through driving design, implementation, training and ongoing support, and your recurring revenue is grown through SIP Trunk plans and Microsoft licensing.
Lightwire provides a key, yet small, component of a far bigger product.
Features - Is Teams Phone the right fit?
Microsoft Teams gives you the functionality of a traditional business phone system (PBX) with call-handling functions like call hold, transfer, forwarding and voicemail all in the cloud. But, there are a number of things it can’t do, check out our video to get a feel for whether it has the features your customers need.
Microsoft Licensing
Navigating licenses can be tricky and time-consuming, especially when they frequently change – it’s a question we often get from our clients and partners, and it given the potential cost impact, it is critical we help you to get it right.
On April 1st, 2020 Microsoft released a new ‘Microsoft 365 Business Voice with Direct Routing’, i.e. ‘Business Voice’ without the calling plan, which allows you to unlock Direct Routing for Teams Calling that had previously only been available for those on Enterprise Plans via the Phone System add on.
For more detail on what this all means for you and your customers, including pricing, check out this video…
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Know exactly what’s going on with your voice service from call volume to how many simultaneous calls you’re making. Illume, our customer portal transforms voice data into actionable information, so you can make informed decisions regarding your voice service.
Data driven insights backed by agile service
Lightwire provides channel utilisation alerts when 75% and/or 100% thresholds are hit. But more than that, when you need to increase your channel count, we can make that happen within 24 hours.
Got questions?
We are happy to help! Whether you want to have a chat over the phone on AU: 1300 016 678 NZ: 0800 534 567 or prefer to email sales@lightwirebusiness.com. Whatever works for you. We’ll be here.
Introducing the per channel model
Per user charges sound great until you realise you are paying for calls your staff aren’t making. That’s why Lightwire Teams Phone is based on how many simultaneous calls you can make. Every concurrent call uses a channel and users share channels. By sharing Channels all users can enjoy Teams Phone.
The per channel allows for far more cost-effective deployment as low volume users don’t attract the same costs as other users, but still have access to the same functionality.
Don't leave money on the table
Let’s have a look at how the per user model stacks up against the per channel model based on 40 users on a 24 month term.
A quick Google search shows that the average Teams Phone solution in today’s market is charged at around $25 per user, which would set a business back $1,000 + GST per month.
With a per channel model for 40 users, you would need 10 channels on average. Lightwire’s 10 channel with unlimited calling retails for $600 + GST per month.
Quick savings math = $9,600 saved over a 24 months term contract.
Organisations benefitting from the per channel model
Only pay for what you need
Choose a calling plan that works best for your clients
Make sure you never miss a call by adding more channels to your clients’ calling plan. We have plans available that range from 12 to 36 months.
Unlimited Calling plan
Budgetary certainty with unlimited fixed and mobile calls to NZ and Australia, even calls to 1300 numbers in Australia are unlimited.
5 Unlimited Channels starting from $250/month excluding GST.
Bundled Calling plan
A generous allocation of phone numbers and minutes are included. More mobile minutes can be added to allow for cost effective growth in call volumes.
5 Channels starting from $44/month excluding GST.
Unlimited Calling Plans
Unlimited calling bundles pricing are based on how many channels you require and the contract term.
5 Channel Bundle
Best for organisations with less than 15 seats-
Up to 5 DDI Phone Numbers
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Unlimited outbound minutes to NZ/AU landline and mobile
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Unlimited outbound minutes to Australian 1300 numbers
10 Channel Bundle
Most popular unlimited bundle best for ± 30 seats-
Up to 10 DDI Phone Numbers
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Unlimited outbound minutes to NZ/AU landline and mobile
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Unlimited outbound minutes to Australian 1300 numbers
20 Channel Bundle
Excellent for less than 60 users-
Up to 20 DDI Phone Numbers
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Unlimited outbound minutes to NZ/AU landline and mobile
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Unlimited outbound minutes to Australian 1300 numbers
Unlimited Calling is not intended for calling centers. Fair usage and T&Cs apply.
Pricing based on 24 months and excludes GST. Setup charge and porting charge per number applies.
12 and 36 month term plans available on request.
Bundled Calling Plans
Bundle prices are based on how many channels you require and contract term. The longer the contract term the higher the discount.
5 Channel Bundle
Starter Bundle best for less than 20 seats-
Up to 5 DDI Phone Numbers
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6000 Local NZ Minutes
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2000 National Minutes (AU/NZ)
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50 Mobile Minutes (AU/NZ)
10 Channel Bundle
Popular bundle for organisations with ± 40 seats-
Up to 10 DDI Phone Numbers
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12000 Local NZ Minutes
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5000 National Minutes (AU/NZ)
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100 Mobile Minutes (AU/NZ)
20 Channel Bundle
Teams Calling for medium sized business-
Up to 20 DDI Phone Numbers
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25000 Local NZ Minutes
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10000 National Minutes (AU/NZ)
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200 Mobile Minutes (AU/NZ)
Bundle prices above are based on a 24 month term. Setup charge and porting charge per number applies. Excludes GST.
12 and 36 month term plans available on request.
Select Unlimited calling or Bundled calling above to see pricing
Yes. Read our blog post “True Costs of Teams Calling” to work out which Microsoft license you need, click here to read the post.
No, but we can put you in touch with our partner network to arrange licensing and/or management of the Microsoft environment.
Get Teams Calling ready in 1 week with your own numbers. Best effort only and depending on the information you provide us.
All services are quoted in the currency of the country in which they are based. However, all services are able to be provided in a single currency regardless of location if desired.
Risk Free Trial
We want to take the risk out of adopting Teams Phone, so we have a Free Trial options that comes with no obligation or costs whatsoever.
We don’t expect you to take our word for it that Teams Phone delivered via Direct Routing (and Lightwire) is great, we want to prove it, that’s why we offer a free, and obligation free, 14 day trial.
Get started with the Risk Free Teams Phone Trial
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