RE: [etmf] Selection of telecon provider for calls

["Jennifer Alpert Palchak" <jalpert@carelex.org>]

We'll check on a viable solution for all.  Just learned powwownow doesn't accommodate Egypt (Aliaa).

Chet, let us know if there's option Oasis can offer. 

Jennifer
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Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 7:23 AM
To: Eldin Rammell
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Subject: Re: [etmf] Selection of telecon provider for calls

Great reminder Eldin. 

Jennifer Alpert Palchak
CareLex
www.carelex.org
Direct: 916-600-8388


On Dec 4, 2013, at 4:28 AM, "Eldin Rammell" <eldin.rammell@rammell.com> wrote:

> I note that one of the agenda items for the first meeting is "Selection of telecon provider for calls", with a suggestion to consider freeconferencecall.com.
> 
> This service promotes itself as providing "free international access numbers". What this actually means is that provision of international access numbers is free to the conference call host; conference call participants will be charged depending on their location. Many of the non-US dial-in numbers provided are categorized as premium rate numbers in the originating country. For example, the UK number would cost callers £0.54 per minute (approximately $53.00 per 1-hour meeting).
> 
> I suggest that an alternative provider is selected that provides low-cost calls globally. This may mean that US-based members will pay a small charge rather than having a free number but will be fairer on a global basis. I propose using powwownow.com, costing 5c/minute for US/Canada callers (or $3.00 per 1-hour call). Other providers are available with similar charges.
> 
> For consideration/discussion during our first meeting please.
> 
> Regards,
> Eldin.

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