Microsoft 365 Education Calling Plan Annual Commitment
Empower education students with a Microsoft 365 Calling Plan, providing domestic and international voice capabilities on an annual commitment.
- Global Reach: Enable students to make and receive calls domestically and internationally.
- Cost Effective: Annual commitment pricing offers predictable budgeting for educational institutions.
- Integrated Solution: Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365 Education environments.
- Student Focused: Specifically priced and designed for the needs of students in educational settings.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft 365 Calling Plan is designed for educational institutions, offering students the ability to make and receive domestic and international calls. It provides a cost-effective, annual commitment solution that integrates directly into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Ideal for students and faculty, this plan ensures reliable voice communication for academic and administrative purposes. It complements existing Microsoft 365 Education licenses, extending communication capabilities beyond traditional internet-based messaging and video conferencing.
- Voice Capabilities: Enables domestic and international calling directly from Microsoft Teams.
- Student Pricing: Special annual pricing tailored for the education sector.
- Annual Commitment: Predictable costs with a yearly subscription.
- Microsoft 365 Integration: Works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams and other M365 services.
- Global Connectivity: Supports calling to landlines and mobile numbers worldwide.
Enhance your institution's communication strategy with integrated voice services for students and staff.
What This Enables
Enable Global Student Communication
Enable students to connect with family, friends, and academic resources worldwide. This plan provides a direct and cost-effective way to make and receive calls to landlines and mobile devices globally.
Higher education, K-12 institutions, online learning platforms, research facilities
Streamline Campus Communication
Streamline communication by integrating voice calling directly into the Microsoft Teams platform used by students. This eliminates the need for separate phone systems or services.
Universities with remote students, institutions using Teams for collaboration, blended learning environments
Automate International Outreach
Automate international outreach for academic advisors and student support services by providing a direct calling channel. This facilitates easier access for students studying abroad or international prospects.
International student offices, academic advising departments, global recruitment programs
Key Features
Microsoft Teams Integration
Utilize familiar Microsoft Teams interface for all voice calls, simplifying user adoption and management.
Domestic and International Calling
Connect with anyone, anywhere, by making calls to landlines and mobile phones across numerous countries.
Annual Commitment Pricing
Benefit from predictable annual costs, making budgeting for communication services straightforward for educational institutions.
Education Student Specific Pricing
Access a cost-optimized solution designed to meet the budgetary needs of the education sector.
Voicemail and Call Forwarding
Ensure no important messages are missed with integrated voicemail and flexible call forwarding options.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This plan is specifically designed and priced for educational institutions and their students, offering integrated voice communication capabilities.
Government & Public Sector
Public educational institutions fall under this sector, benefiting from specialized licensing and communication solutions for their student populations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Academic medical centers and research institutions within healthcare can utilize this plan for student communication needs alongside their core operations.
Non-Profit
Non-profit educational organizations can also leverage this student-focused calling plan to enhance communication affordably.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this Education Student Pricing?
This plan is designed for educational institutions to provide to their students. Eligibility is determined by the institution's Microsoft 365 Education licensing and Microsoft's terms for academic pricing.
What is included in the calling plan?
The plan includes a set number of minutes for domestic and international calling, integrated directly into Microsoft Teams. Specific minute allocations may vary based on the exact plan details.
Can this plan be used by faculty and staff?
While priced for students, educational institutions may have other Microsoft 365 calling plan options available for faculty and staff that Zent Networks can provide.
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.