check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Feature Rollout Status Not Supported
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New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams will enable consulting and merging PSTN callers into meetings via DTMF navigation through IVR or auto-attendants. Rolling out March–April 2026, this feature requires no admin action, offers a new dialpad interface, and is enabled by default to enhance meeting collaboration.
Details:
Updated January 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
To improve collaboration and streamline meeting workflows, Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to consult and merge Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) callers into active meetings-even when those callers are behind auto-attendants or Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that require Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) navigation. This enhancement allows users to reach subject matter experts via dial-in and seamlessly bring them into the broader conversation.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518218.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: Rolling out early March (previously early February), expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously mid-February).
General Availability: Rolling out late March (previously mid-February), expected to complete by early April 2026 (previously end of February).
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2026-01-31
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature that uses Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones to allow users to easily bring external callers into meetings through a new dialpad interface, with the update rolling out between March and April 2026 and enabled by default.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the new dialpad interface for DTMF navigation, especially if they are not familiar with it, leading to potential delays in merging PSTN callers into meetings.
- roles: Meeting Organizers, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=518218
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the new feature without prior preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users needing assistance with the new DTMF navigation, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Personnel
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=518218
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-31 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Last Updated | 12/03/2025 18:52:45 | 2026-01-13T18:29:37Z |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Messages | Updated December 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] To improve collaboration and streamline meeting workflows, Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to consult and merge Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) callers into active meetings-even when those callers are behind auto-attendants or Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that require Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) navigation. This enhancement allows users to reach subject matter experts via dial-in and seamlessly bring them into the broader conversation. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518218. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rolling out early February 2026 (previously early January), expected to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously mid-January). General Availability: Rolling out mid-February 2026 (previously early January), expected to complete by end of February 2026 (previously mid-January). | Updated January 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] To improve collaboration and streamline meeting workflows, Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to consult and merge Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) callers into active meetings-even when those callers are behind auto-attendants or Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that require Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) navigation. This enhancement allows users to reach subject matter experts via dial-in and seamlessly bring them into the broader conversation. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518218. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rolling out early March (previously early February), expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously mid-February). General Availability: Rolling out late March (previously mid-February), expected to complete by early April 2026 (previously end of February). |
| 2026-01-14 | MC End Time | 03/31/2026 10:00:00 | 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will enable consulting and merging PSTN callers into meetings via DTMF navigation through IVR systems. Rolling out February 2026, this feature requires no admin action, is enabled by default, and allows users to dial and merge external participants seamlessly during meetings. | Microsoft Teams will enable consulting and merging PSTN callers into meetings via DTMF navigation through IVR or auto-attendants. Rolling out March–April 2026, this feature requires no admin action, offers a new dialpad interface, and is enabled by default to enhance meeting collaboration. |
| 2025-12-04 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-12-04 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will enable consulting and merging PSTN callers behind IVR or auto-attendants using DTMF tones into meetings starting January 2026. Users can navigate IVR via a new dialpad and merge external parties seamlessly. No admin action is needed; the feature is enabled by default. | Microsoft Teams will enable consulting and merging PSTN callers into meetings via DTMF navigation through IVR systems. Rolling out February 2026, this feature requires no admin action, is enabled by default, and allows users to dial and merge external participants seamlessly during meetings. |
| 2025-12-04 | MC Last Updated | 11/07/2025 01:50:51 | 2025-12-03T18:52:45Z |
| 2025-12-04 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
To improve collaboration and streamline meeting workflows, Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to consult and merge Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) callers into active meetings-even when those callers are behind auto-attendants or Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that require Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) navigation. This enhancement allows users to reach subject matter experts via dial-in and seamlessly bring them into the broader conversation. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518218. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rolling out early January 2026, expected to complete by mid-January 2026. General Availability: Rolling out early January 2026, expected to complete by mid-January 2026. | Updated December 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] To improve collaboration and streamline meeting workflows, Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to consult and merge Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) callers into active meetings-even when those callers are behind auto-attendants or Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that require Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) navigation. This enhancement allows users to reach subject matter experts via dial-in and seamlessly bring them into the broader conversation. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518218. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rolling out early February 2026 (previously early January), expected to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously mid-January). General Availability: Rolling out mid-February 2026 (previously early January), expected to complete by end of February 2026 (previously mid-January). |
| 2025-12-04 | MC Platforms | Desktop, Mac | |
| 2025-12-04 | MC Title | Consult and merge into a meeting or group call via Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) | (Updated) Consult and merge into a meeting or group call via Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) |
| 2025-12-04 | MC End Time | 02/16/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-31T10:00:00Z |
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