#Direct Routing

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Workflow for assigning a phone number to a Teams user: Teams Phone license, acquiring or porting a number, assigning it, and setting an emergency address

How to Assign Phone Numbers to Teams Users

Assign phone numbers to Teams users: the Teams Phone license you need, getting or porting numbers, Set-CsPhoneNumberAssignment, number types, and emergency address.

MCSA Guru Team Aug 17, 2026 8 min read

Comparison of three Teams Phone PSTN options — Calling Plan, Operator Connect, and Direct Routing — and how each connects Teams to the public phone network

Pillar Guide

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Calling Plan vs Operator Connect vs Direct Routing

Compare Microsoft Calling Plan, Operator Connect, and Direct Routing for Teams Phone: cost, control, SBC needs, number porting, and which fits your organization.

MCSA Guru Team Jun 18, 2026 9 min read