M365con.net Microsoft Community Conference 2027
M365 FM Podcast
M365 FM Podcast
The M365 FM Podcast is your daily destination for everything happening across the Microsoft cloud. We cover the full spectrum of Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, and the tools driving the modern workplace. Each episode delivers practical insights, expert interviews, and hands-on strategies for IT admins, cloud architects, developers, power users, and decision-makers in the Microsoft ecosystem.

We explore the latest M365 updates, dive into Power Platform topics like Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, and share real-world guidance on automation, digital transformation, and low-code development. You’ll also get deep insights into Azure, including cloud infrastructure, Azure AD / Entra ID, identity, hybrid cloud, and Azure security.

The show features focused discussions on Microsoft 365 Security, Defender, compliance, DLP, Zero Trust, and the best practices needed to protect and optimize your environment. We also highlight how AI and Copilot for Microsoft 365 are transforming productivity, collaboration, and automation across the cloud.

Whether you want to improve Teams collaboration, strengthen security, enhance cloud architecture, or stay ahead of the latest Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, and AI announcements, The M365 Podcast is your essential guide. M365 FM Podcast is Part of the M365.Show Network.
Oct. 24, 2026

Microsoft Teams Phone - Simply Explained

Microsoft Teams Phone - Simply Explained
Microsoft Teams Phone - Simply Explained
M365 FM Podcast
Microsoft Teams Phone - Simply Explained

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft Teams Phone modernizes organizational communications by integrating voice calling directly into your primary collaboration hub.
  • Transitioning your telephony system to Microsoft Teams helps reduce hardware costs and simplifies management for IT administrators.
  • Teams Phone supports advanced routing, auto-attendants, and call queues to meet the demands of modern enterprise environments.
  • Users can easily make and receive calls across desktop, mobile, and certified desk phone devices using a single interface.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m365-fm-microsoft-365-azure-cloud-power-platform-ai--6704921/support.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

🚀 Want to be part of m365.fm?

Then stop just listening… and start showing up.

👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and let’s make something happen:

  • 🎙️ Be a podcast guest and share your story
  • 🎧 Host your own episode (yes, seriously)
  • 💡 Pitch topics the community actually wants to hear
  • 🌍 Build your personal brand in the Microsoft 365 space

This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a platform for people who take action.

🔥 Most people wait. The best ones don’t.

👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and send me a message:
"I want in"

Let’s build something awesome 👊

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft Teams Phone?

Microsoft Teams Phone is a cloud-based phone system solution that enables calling features directly within Microsoft Teams, replacing traditional PBX hardware.

How do you make calls with Microsoft Teams Phone?

Users can make calls by dialing a number or searching for a contact within the Teams app across their computer, mobile device, or certified IP phone.

Do you need a calling plan for Microsoft Teams Phone?

Yes, to make and receive calls on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), you need either a Microsoft Calling Plan or a Direct Routing configuration with your own carrier.

Related to this Episode

Microsoft Teams Phone Direct Routing vs Operator Connect: Which Is Right for Your Enterprise?

Choosing between Direct Routing and Operator Connect is the most critical architecture decision IT leaders face when deploying enterprise voice. This guide breaks down the technical requirements, provisioning speed, management overhead, and cost imp…