Telephone Conferencing

What is this Service? 

Telephone conferencing via Verizon Instant Meeting provides Temple University departments with a reservation-less audio conferencing solution for small meetings (up to 20 participants). This service enables real-time, voice-only collaboration through personal dial-in numbers and passcodes, with support for both PSTN and IP-based access.

Who is Eligible to use it?

Temple University faculty and staff, Temple departments

How do I use it?

To request access to Verizon Instant Meeting or inquire about port availability and usage charges, contact the ITS Telecommunications Department on the right.

Cost and Limitations

  • There is no monthly fee; usage charges apply.
  • Additional ports may incur monthly charges depending on capacity.
  • Service is ideal for small meetings (up to 20 participants by default).
  • Subscription cancellations may occur if unused for extended periods.
  • Up to 100 ports available (restrictions apply for international customers).
  • Microsoft Teams and Zoom are the recommended audio/video conferencing tools for most university use cases.