Choosing an Audio Conferencing Company

An audio conferencing company is one that offers teleconferencing software, equipment, set-up, continuing service, and follow-up for companies and other groups. Audio conferencing can save people unlimited amounts of time, energy, and travel costs. Instead of driving to your next meeting, why not participate in a teleconference? All you need is a television, speakerphone, headset, Internet computer, and software. It is essential that every member of the group use the same software.

When buying software for your company, first take a look at some of the audio conferencing companies. By comparing what they offer, you will be able to know which one is right for you. You should feel that you are getting timely, pleasant, and effective service.

Here are a few companies to check out:

Citizens Conferencing

Citizens Conferencing offers a full line of video, web, and audio conferencing. Their claim to fame is their personalized service. You can sign up for a free 14-day trial on their website, www.citizensconferencing.com

Avaya/Spectel, Inc.

Avaya, Inc. is a video, web, and audio conferencing company that designs, builds, and manages communications for over a billion businesses, including 90% of the Fortune 500R. You can’t find a better endorsement than that. Total business integration is their goal, meaning that you can access a teleconference at any time during your workday or personal day. Their website is www.spectel.com

InterCall

InterCall is a division of West Corporation. They are the largest service provider in the world that specializes in conferencing solutions. With InterCall you can do just about anything having to do with communications. They provide both software and services, as per the industry standard. www.intercall.com.

LiveOffice

LiveOffice Teleconferencing provides full, 24-hour service via an 800 number, charging as little as 4 cents per seat per minute. (A “seat” is a user in a web conference.) It’s a basic, easy-to-set-up audio conferencing service. www.imconferencing.com.

MCI Conferencing

MCI Conferencing is the world’s largest audio conferencing company, offering a full line of services. You can visit their website to get a travel vs. teleconferencing cost comparison generator: www.e-meetings.mci.com.