Group Paging is a method to instantly alert several phones and connect them in to a multi-party conference with the originator. Please note this service replaces the Push To Talk/Instant Group Call method.
This is a Business or Site service and can be assigned in Uboss in the following way:-
At Business level select Services->Add->Select BW-Group Paging and click on Assign.
Next complete the new instance page, and click on save when completed.
Instance ID(Mandatory): Meaningful unique ID for the service(must not contain any spaces)
Instance Name(Mandatory): Meaningful name for the service.
Description: Can be filled out if required
Calling Line ID First Name(Mandatory): First name that will be displayed on the receiving parties phone.
Calling Line ID Last Name(Mandatory): Last name that will be displayed on the receiving parties phone.
VoIP Number: Can be either extension only or a DDI number.
Extension(Mandatory): Free type an extension or choose next available by clicking on the “GET NEXT EXTENSION” button.
Time Zone: This will be the same as the time zone of the business but can be changed if required.
Calling Line id to deliver: Can be either the CLI of the Paging group or the originating users.
Confirmation Tone Sending Timeout: Option of 1 to 20 seconds, the time an audible tone is played when the call is answered.
Charge Department: Department can be changed if required.
Now to complete the paging group setup select the paging group you have just completed:
There are 4 tabs:
General: The page we have just completed.
Call Policies: These can be left as default
Originators: Here you can choose which users can initiate a call to the paging group, you can search for specific users or add all users if you wish.
Targets: Here you can choose which users will receive the paging calls.
*Please note that an instant group call can have a maximum of 75 Targets *
Make a Group Paging Call.
Simply dial the number that is assigned to the group paging service, and the targets will all auto answer and hear the initiator.