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Microsoft Teams Calling Issues: How to Diagnose and Fix Common Problems

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Before spending time in the Teams admin centre, rule out network issues. Run a speed test at speedtest.net and a Teams-specific network test at aka.ms/netstatus . If your internet connection is fine and Microsoft's services are showing green, the issue is in Teams configuration.

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Most Teams calling configuration lives in the Teams Admin Centre (admin.teams.microsoft.com). The key sections for diagnosing call issues:

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If you're using Direct Routing (an external SIP provider like Telexico connecting Teams to the phone network), check the SBC health first:

🔍 First: Is It Teams or Your Network?

Before spending time in the Teams admin centre, rule out network issues. Run a speed test at speedtest.net and a Teams-specific network test at aka.ms/netstatus . If your internet connection is fine and Microsoft's services are showing green, the issue is in Teams configuration.

⚙️ The Teams Admin Centre: Key Places to Check

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Most Teams calling configuration lives in the Teams Admin Centre (admin.teams.microsoft.com). The key sections for diagnosing call issues:

🔧 Direct Routing Specific Issues

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If you're using Direct Routing (an external SIP provider like Telexico connecting Teams to the phone network), check the SBC health first:

📋 Licence Troubleshooting

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Missing or misconfigured licences account for a surprisingly high proportion of Teams calling failures. A user needs all of the following to make and receive external calls:

When you assign a new licence or change a policy in Teams, it can take up to 24 hours to fully propagate to the user's client. If something 'should' be working after a recent change, wait 2–4 hours and retest before escalating.

☎️ When to Contact Microsoft vs Your Direct Routing Provider

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Contact Microsoft support for: licence activation issues, Teams service outages, admin centre access problems, Teams client bugs.

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Contact your Direct Routing provider (Telexico) for: calls failing to connect to external numbers, inbound calls not reaching Teams, SBC showing inactive, number porting issues.

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Telexico manages Teams Direct Routing for UK businesses — support included for routing and SBC issues.

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The complete picture

SymptomMost Likely CauseWhere to Check
Can't make outbound callsLicence or Direct Routing issueTeams admin → Users → Policy
Inbound calls not ringingNumber routing misconfiguredTeams admin → Voice → Phone numbers
Echo or feedbackMicrophone/speaker issue or processingUpdate Teams, check audio device
Call drops after 30 secondsSIP timer or firewall issueTeams admin → PSTN usage
Poor quality on certain callsNetwork path to MicrosoftNetwork connectivity report
Teams shows 'not connected'Microsoft outage or licence issueM365 service health dashboard
Emergency calls not workingEmergency calling policyTeams admin → Emergency policies
LicencePurposeWhere to Check
Microsoft 365 (any tier)Base Teams accessM365 Admin → Users → Licences
Teams Phone (add-on)Phone system capabilityM365 Admin → Licences
Calling Plan OR Direct RoutingPSTN connectivityTeams Admin → Voice
Phone number assignedIndividual DID numberTeams Admin → Voice → Phone numbers
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