Simmons Technology is expanding the availability of conferencing services for faculty and staff by enabling OpenVoice, an improved conference calling service. OpenVoice will provide continuously available toll-free audio conferencing numbers that you can use to host meetings of up to 125 participants. Meetings can be scheduled in advance or as needed, and sessions can be recorded for later use. The service is available 24/7 via your office phone, personal phone, and through the mobile app.

Please note that this is an additional service, and you can still use GoToMeeting when you want to incorporate technology (such as screen sharing and webcam use) into your meetings. OpenVoice provides a separate, on-the-go conferencing service that’s available just by picking up your phone.

In the next week, you will receive details via email, including your personal conference room number and PIN, as well as call-in numbers and links to download the app. There is no need to set up an account or password, and you can begin using the service as soon as you receive the email notification.