Microsoft Entra ID · Teams Communication

Teams Telephony Administrator

Can manage voice and telephony features in Microsoft Teams including phone numbers, calling policies, and voice configurations.

Scope: Administrative control over Teams Phone System and PSTN connectivity features

Permissions

  • Manage phone number assignments
  • Configure voice routing policies
  • Manage dial plans
  • Configure calling queues and auto attendants
  • Manage Direct Routing
  • Configure emergency addresses
  • View voice analytics

Common use cases

  • Phone number management
  • Direct Routing configuration
  • Auto attendant and call queue setup
  • Voice policy management
  • PSTN connectivity administration
  • Emergency location management

Best practices

  • Document number inventory
  • Test Direct Routing failover
  • Configure accurate emergency addresses
  • Monitor voice quality metrics
  • Plan number porting carefully

Security considerations

  • Voice routing affects call paths
  • Emergency calling is life-safety critical
  • PSTN connectivity exposes to external networks
  • Call records contain communication data

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