Contango is a direct routing solution that integrates with Microsoft Teams to enable enterprise-grade voice calling. It works by connecting your Teams environment to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to enable making and receiving calls to and from external phone numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contago?
What are the benefits of using Contango with Microsoft Teams?
Contango enhances Microsoft Teams with advanced calling features and integrations that streamline workflows and enhance collaboration. It enables you to leverage the full potential of Teams as a unified communications platform and reduces the need for expensive on-premises telephony hardware.
How does Contango ensure call quality and reliability?
Contango ensures call quality and reliability by leveraging high availability carrier-grade infrastructure. It uses advanced call routing and failover mechanisms to ensure calls are delivered seamlessly, and with crystal clear call clarity.
What level of support does Contango offer?
Contango offers outstanding support with flexible deployment options, ensuring a seamless transition to our service. Our specialists can assist you with creating bespoke call flows within Microsoft Teams to handle your main business telephone answer points.
Can I move my existing phone numbers to Contango?
Yes, you can easily port your existing phone numbers to Contango. Our team will guide you through the porting process and ensure a seamless transition. Alternatively Contango will provide you with new phone numbers.
What kind of hardware or equipment do I need to use Contango?
Contango is a cloud-based solution that does not require any additional hardware or equipment. All you need is a Microsoft Teams account and an internet connection to use our service.
What Microsoft licenses do I need for Contango to work?
To use Contango's Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams, each user you wish to activate will need to have either a Microsoft 365 Phone System license or a Microsoft Teams license with the Phone System add-on.
What devices can my team use with Contango?
Calling via Contango will work on any device that runs the Microsoft Teams app. This includes desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and a wide range of Microsoft Teams supported deskphones. Microsoft Teams app is compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android operating systems, enabling you to stay connected and productive on the go.
Does Contango provide personal user indials?
Yes. Each user you activate on Contango will receive their very own personal indial telephone number to place on their business card and email signature.
How long does it take to set up Contango?
Setting up Contango only takes a few minutes. Simply sign-up and authenticate with your Microsoft administrator account. Our automation will do the rest. Setting up Contango is smooth and hassle-free.
Do we need to have technical expertise to set up Contango?
You do not need any technical expertise to setup Contango with your Microsoft Teams. Simply authenticate with your Microsoft admin account and our automation will do all the work.
Can we customize Contango to fit our specific business needs?
Yes. As well as providing your activated users with calling capability within Microsoft Teams, our specialists can also assist you with creating bespoke call flows to handle your main business telephone answer points. These may include, queues, team ring groups, voice menus and auto attendants.
How does the onboarding process work?
The onboarding process for Contango is designed to be simple and streamlined. Once you sign up and gain access to our portal you can then kick-off the automated integration process simply by authenticating with your Microssft admin account. This only takes a few minutes to complete and at the end you can simply start adding your users.
What kind of network requirements do we need to use Contango?
Contango works over any broadband, 4G or 5G connection.
Do we need to install any software or hardware to use Contango?
No, there is no software or hardware to install with Contango. Our service is delivered through the cloud, so all you need is an internet connection and your existing Microsoft Teams account.
Can we upgrade or downgrade our subscription plan at any time?
You can upgrade from our Pay-As-You-Go Plan onto our Unmetered Plan at any time.
How do we cancel our subscription?
You can cancel your subscription at any time from within the Contango portal.
Is there a minimum subscription period?
Contango is contract free. There are no setup fees or no minimum subscription period on any of our plans. You only pay for the users you have added to Contango. You can add and remove users at any time.
How is the subscription fee charged?
Billing is done on a monthly basis using a credit card as the payment method.
Do you offer any discounts for non-profit organizations or educational institutions?
We are always ready to discuss your particular circumstances and see how best we can attend to your needs. Get in-touch today info@contango.tel