How do I make a conference call from my phone in the Avaya phone system?

It is highly suggested that only the person that initiated the call should add and drop callers. Please note that there must be at least one on-campus caller. If your conference call is larger than 6 callers, please contact the University Switchboard at 570-577-2000 to schedule a conference call.

Avaya 9641G (touch screen) model:

1. Call the first number you want to conference in.
2. Touch Conf.
3. Call the next number.
4. When the person answers, touch Join to add the person to the existing call.
5. To add another party to the call, touch Add.
6. To drop a person from a conference call touch Drop. This will drop the last person that was connected to the conference call only.
   
    

Avaya 9611G (non-touch screen) model:

1. Call the first number you want to conference in.
2. Press Conf soft key.
3. Call the next number.
4. When the person answers, press Join soft key to add the person to the existing call.
5. To add another party to the call, press Add soft key.
6. To drop a person from a conference call touch Drop soft key. This will drop the last person that was connected to the conference call only.

Limitations

1. Conference calls can include up to 6 callers
2. At least one caller must be on campus.
3. Only the initiator of the call should add/drop callers.

For additional information or assistance, click here to submit a ticket, or contact Telephone Services at 570-577-1810 or phoneoffice@bucknell.edu