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Erwin Bierens
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Jun 02, 2017
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PSTN Calling: New preview countries

Great news, PSTN Calling for Germany and Belgium has been added to skypepreview.com today.   I don't see the Netherlands and Ireland anymore, does this mean they are going public?   Happy weekend...
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  • Sara Zolezzi's avatar
    Sara Zolezzi
    Jun 05, 2017

    Hi Erwin! Yes, The Netherlands and Ireland preview programs are now closed as we prepare for General Availability. 

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timokli
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Jul 10, 2017

Hi,

 

if we configure SfB Cloud PBX with PSTN Calling Plan telephone numbers in the preview phase even for our companies in US and FR, is it guaranteed that we do not loose this telephone numbers after the preview phase for PSTN Calling in Germany is ended and we still can use them? As far as I can see the needed licence „Skype for Business PSTN Domestic and International Calling“ is automatically ending at 07th of December this year. Is it possible to extend this in any way?

 

Unfortunately I don't get any reaction to my skypepreview issue regarding to this, even no reaction on my email to skypeexp@microsoft.com :(

 

Thanks!

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Sara Zolezzi
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Jul 10, 2017

Hi Timo, apologies on the delay! 

In order to keep the numbers you acquire during the preview phase using the promo codes, you will need to purchase licenses to continue using the service and keep any numbers. Promo codes have a finite lifespan, so once they expire, you will need to purchase licenses to replace the promo code. If you do not purchase the licenses, then eventually the service is disrupted and the numbers will be released.

  • timokli's avatar
    timokli
    Brass Contributor
    Jul 11, 2017

    Hi Sara,

     

    sure I need to buy licenses, in this case I think I need to buy "Skype for Business PSTN Domestic and International Calling" licences. But in Germany with a German tenant we still cannot buy them, even if we just want to use them for not-german telephone numbers, for french or spanish numbers for example.

     

    So when can I buy these licenses? Will this be possible before the Preview licenses expires?

     

    Thanks,

    Timo

     

    • Erwin Bierens's avatar
      Erwin Bierens
      MVP
      Oct 12, 2017

      Hi Timo,

       

      To start with PSTN Calling you will first need to have the Phone System license (formerly Cloud PBX). If you have E5 this is automaticly included. Then you should see the Calling Plans, domestic and international. 

       

      If you have E1 or E3 you will need to buy the Phone System license before you can buy the Calling Plans. 

      Is your tenant hosted in Germany or in European Datacenters by Microsoft?

      • timokli's avatar
        timokli
        Brass Contributor
        Oct 13, 2017

        Hi Erwin,

         

        we are already using CloudPBX in our hybrid SfB infrastructure. Therefore we do have E3 licenses and in addition Cloud PBX licenses, too. 

         

        But I still cannot find any additional licence for domestic and international calling plans in O365 portal. My tenatn is hostend in EU datacenter, not in Germany.

    • timokli's avatar
      timokli
      Brass Contributor
      Jul 12, 2017
      Any hints to this? I tried to clarify this with the standard O365 MS support, but they said they are not responsible for the preview program, I have to ask the Skypepreview guys. Unfortunately they do not respond to my open issue.
      • Erwin Bierens's avatar
        Erwin Bierens
        MVP
        Jul 12, 2017
        It's depending on so many legal rights.. Technical it's not an issue to deliver PSTN.
        Keep your eyes on skypepreview site :)

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