Audioconferencing
An audio conference utilizes regular telephone lines to connect to one or multiple sites. Most campus telephones can conference with two sites without using an audio conference bridge. An audio conference bridge permits multiple sites to connect into one call. Audioconferencing can be used for classroom instruction, interviews, guest speakers and meetings.
The Center has audioconferencing equipment to facilitate the use of audioconferencing for groups larger than 4 people. Contact Alma Azama, 351-1937 to reserve the equipment and room.
The University's Information Technology department can arrange for an audio conference bridge when a multiple-site call is needed. Contact the UNC Technical Support Center at 351-4357 to reserve the bridge. The cost for a regular Bridge Conference Call (i.e., participants phone into bridge and pay for long-distance charges if applicable) is $61.50; the cost for an 800 number is $0.30 a minute per phone. All charges are charged to the department or conference originator.