Group Calling—Ring/Page (I7G/I*7G)
Description
This feature lets users ring, page, or transfer calls simultaneously to all of the extensions in any one of four Calling Groups (G is a Calling Group number from
Related Features
■You must use Calling Group Extensions (#502) to assign extensions to a Calling Group.
■Extensions assigned to Calling Group 1 can receive Simultaneous Paging.
Considerations
■Extensions can be in more than one Calling Group.
■Exclude extensions that connect auxiliary equipment (PARTNER Attendants, voice messaging systems, fax machines, internal and external hotline phones, and doorphones) from Calling Groups.
■If some extensions in a Calling Group have standard, MDC 9000, or MDW 9000 phones, those extensions are not signaled for
■If a Calling Group is in use, a user attempting to page that group hears a busy tone.
■If a user leaves the microphone on for
■Calls can be transferred to a Calling Group manually or using a button programmed to ring the Calling Group.
■You can program a Group Calling button on a system phone to ring or page a Calling Group or to transfer a call to a Calling Group with one touch.
Examples
Here are some useful applications for this feature:
■Group page employees for general announcements; this feature is an inexpensive alternative to a paging system. (Remember to install system phones with
■Put the extensions of people with similar responsibilities in a Calling Group, so when a caller needs to talk with anyone in the group, the receptionist can transfer the call to the group instead of making separate intercom calls.