Technology

Making Calls in Microsoft Teams Voice

This article provides guidance on how to make calls using Microsoft Teams Voice for both university numbers and external phone numbers.

Note: Illinois State University will begin cutting some departments over to Microsoft Teams Voice for phone services beginning in July 2026. If your area has not yet been cut over to this service, you will not be able to call outside the University using Microsoft Teams. If you are unsure if you have been cut over to Microsoft Teams Voice, please reach out to the Technology Support Center (contact information below).

How to make a call in Microsoft Teams

  1. Select Calls in Microsoft Teams.
  2. Enter the desired phone number using the dial pad.
    • For University numbers in the format (438-XXXX), enter only the extension (8-XXXX).
    • For numbers outside the university, enter the 10-digit phone number (for example, XXX-XXX-XXXX).
  3. Select Call to place the call.

Additional Information

How to Get Help

Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at: