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Documentation (Operator Connect) — Microsoft Teams Phone
Checked for Microsoft Teams Phone on 5 Nov 2026
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- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/operator-connect-plan
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Operator connect definition Report an error
“Operator Connect enables organizations to connect Microsoft Teams Phone to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) through a Microsoft-certified operator.”
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Admin managed via teams admin center Report an error
“It provides a simplified deployment experience by allowing operators to manage the PSTN infrastructure while administrators configure and manage users directly from the Teams admin center.”
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No sbc required Report an error
“Operator Connect is a good choice when you want a managed PSTN solution without deploying and maintaining your own Session Border Controllers (SBCs)”
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Supports number porting Report an error
“Support for acquiring new phone numbers and porting existing numbers.”
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Onboarding prerequisites Report an error
“Users have the required Microsoft Teams Phone licenses. Users are configured in Teams Only mode. You have the appropriate administrator permissions to manage Teams Phone. A Microsoft-certified Operator Connect provider is available in the countries or regions where you'll deploy the service.”
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Number options Report an error
“Purchase new phone numbers from your operator. Port existing phone numbers. Migrate users from another Teams Phone PSTN connectivity option, if applicable.”
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Shared responsibility model Report an error
“Operator Connect is a shared responsibility between Microsoft and the participating operator.”
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Microsoft responsibilities Report an error
“Microsoft is responsible for: Microsoft Teams services. Teams Phone administration. Teams admin center functionality. Integration between Microsoft Teams and Operator Connect.”
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Operator responsibilities Report an error
“Your Operator Connect provider is responsible for: PSTN connectivity. Telephone number provisioning and porting. Calling services. PSTN-related support and troubleshooting.”
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Operator support contact Report an error
“For operator-specific support, contact your Operator Connect provider directly.”
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Operator certification requirement Report an error
“Microsoft-certified operators that meet Microsoft's technical and operational requirements.”
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Network requirements Report an error
“Your network and firewall configuration meets Microsoft Teams networking requirements.”
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