Beta Skype Conference Calls - Now use Skype-To-Skype to dial us

Greymouse is beta testing a Skype add-on for our PBX system called 'Skype For Asterisk' from Digium, this add-on allows for integration between Skype and our teleconferencing system. This enhancement allows for our teleconferencing solution to bridge calls from a 1800 Number, Local Telephone Numbers, SIP (VoIP) & Skype calls all in the same Teleconference room.

The Skype dialling method is a Skype-to-Skype call which means the participant will not incur a fee for dialling our Skype account and for the use of our service we have a discount rate for Skype calls, the host pays 5¢ per minute per Skype line for the use of our service.

One of the major benefits of this add-on is that international participants who participate on a teleconference through our service can use Skype to call and save paying ALL international calling costs. (Only 5¢ per minute to call our Skype service from anywhere in the world)

While Skype has its own conferencing feature, its limited in its delivery (As can be read here)

Steps to call into a conference using Skype

• First you need a conference room booked & have the room number handy.
• On Skype either select "Call Phones" or "add a new contact"
• Enter gmteleconference as the number to call or contact to add
• Or click Join Teleconference with Skype
• You will be prompted to enter the room number followed by the hash/pound key "#".
• To access Skype's Keypad follow the steps below.
  
  
• Once you have entered the room number you will now be in the conference

Note: The Greymouse Teleconference beta test has expired - If you intend to have your participants join through Skype - Please contact support for an update on the full Skype release.

Skype is available on the trial version of our service meaning you can try Skype for a 2 x(6 up to participants, 30 Minute conferences)

Please provide your feedback & comments about our Skype beta below.

Thanks,
Clint Davis
CEO, Greymouse Teleconference.