Cisco International Metered Calling
Cisco International Metered Calling provides per-minute global voice communication capabilities for businesses needing to connect with international contacts.
- Global Reach: Connect with contacts in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
- Cost Control: Pay only for the minutes you use, offering predictable budgeting for international calls.
- Scalable Capacity: Easily adjust calling capacity based on fluctuating business needs without upfront hardware investment.
- Simplified Management: Integrate international calling directly into your existing Cisco collaboration platform for unified administration.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco International Metered Calling is a subscription-based platform license that unlocks per-minute voice calling capabilities to destinations around the globe. This service allows businesses to make outbound calls to over 200 countries and territories, providing a flexible and cost-effective way to maintain international business relationships.
This offering is designed for SMB and mid-market companies that utilize Cisco collaboration tools for their daily operations. It fits seamlessly into environments already leveraging Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Webex Calling, providing essential international voice services without requiring separate telephony infrastructure.
- Global Connectivity: Access voice services to over 200 countries and territories.
- Usage-Based Billing: A metered model ensures you only pay for the international minutes consumed.
- Platform Integration: Works with Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Webex Calling.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for international business communications.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines international calling management within your existing Cisco ecosystem.
Empower your business with essential global voice services, managed efficiently through your trusted Cisco platform.
What This Enables
Enable Global Sales Outreach
Enable sales teams to connect with prospects and clients in international markets. Streamline outreach efforts by providing direct dialing capabilities to over 200 countries without complex provisioning.
cloud-based telephony, hybrid UC environments, Cisco Webex Calling users, Cisco Unified Communications Manager users
Support International Customer Service
Support international customers by providing reliable and cost-effective voice communication channels. Ensure timely responses and build stronger customer relationships through accessible global calling.
customer-facing operations, distributed workforces, businesses with global clientele, unified communications deployments
Manage International Partner Communications
Streamline communication with international suppliers, partners, and vendors. Maintain essential business relationships through a simple, metered calling solution integrated into your existing platform.
supply chain management, cross-border business operations, organizations with international collaborations, managed UC environments
Key Features
Metered per-minute billing
Pay only for the international call minutes consumed, providing cost predictability and efficiency for your business.
Coverage for over 200 countries
Connect with a vast global network, enabling seamless communication with international clients, partners, and employees.
Integration with Cisco UC/Webex Calling
Leverage your existing Cisco infrastructure for international calling, simplifying management and user experience.
Subscription-based model
Enjoy flexible capacity and ongoing access to international calling features without large upfront capital expenditures.
Simplified provisioning
Easily enable international calling for users within your existing Cisco collaboration environment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies frequently engage with international clients and partners, requiring reliable and compliant global communication solutions to manage transactions and client relations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers often collaborate with international clients and colleagues, necessitating secure and cost-effective international calling to maintain client services and global operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers with global supply chains and international sales operations require consistent and affordable communication channels to coordinate production, logistics, and client interactions across different regions.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers with international franchise networks or hospitality groups operating globally need to maintain communication with diverse locations for operational oversight, marketing, and customer support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco International Metered Calling?
Cisco International Metered Calling is a subscription service that allows businesses to make outbound voice calls to over 200 countries and territories on a per-minute basis. It integrates with Cisco's collaboration platforms like Unified Communications Manager and Webex Calling.
How is billing handled for this service?
Billing is based on actual usage, meaning you are charged per minute for the international calls your users make. This metered approach helps control costs and provides predictable expenses based on consumption.
What Cisco platforms are compatible with this service?
This service is designed to work with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and Cisco Webex Calling. It provides international voice capabilities directly within these environments.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.