VITA now is offering an enhanced, interactive audio and data conferencing service. This service provides more reliable, flexible and easy-to-use functions. It supports voice and data conferencing that can include slides, Web tours, application sharing and other features.
Reservationless conferencing gives you on-demand conferencing allowing you to initiate a conference 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – without the need to make a reservation. Holding a conference is as simple as dialing a permanent number and entering a conference code. All U.S. participants dial a toll-free, 866 number to access a conference.
VITA's Reservationless Conferencing service offers a variety of features to customize your conference in addition to providing quick access to your call. Standard options can be viewed here: Reservationless Conferencing Standard Features
Reservationless Conferencing can be combined with Web conferencing for a Web and audio integrated experience that puts you in control of your conference with the click of your mouse.
It's easy to manage your account once established - simply navigate your browser to https://vita.intercallonline.com.
* Additional charges apply for data conferencing usage.
| Service Level | Description | Price Point |
|---|---|---|
| Reservationless audio conferencing | The standard service that does not require reservations and can accommodate up to 125 participants | 4.7 cents per minute, per participant. Example: One host and 3 remote participants (each with their own connection) hold a reservationless call. The charge is 4.7 cents times 4 participants = 19 cents per minute. (Reservationless audio conferencing is the service that likely will be used most often). |
Click here for a full list of pricing information
VITA's Operator Assisted service combines personal touch with our feature-rich conferencing service. With a wide range of features and enhancements, it’s easy to customize your conference. Our expert operators manage all the details so you can concentrate on delivering your message.
Dozens of options are available to record, broadcast, schedule and administer your meetings. Choose one or many, depending on the demands of your call. Here are just a few: Operator Assisted Standard Features
Click here to access VITA's online reservation system.
| Service Level | Description | Price Point |
|---|---|---|
| Operator-assisted data and audio conferencing | An enhanced service that permits reservations to be made up to 30 minutes prior to the event and can accommodate up to 10,000 participants | 18.7 cents per minute, per participant*. Example: One host and 3 remote participants (each with their own connection) hold an operator assisted call. The charge is 18.7 cents per minute times 4 participants = 75 cents per minute. * No show charges apply when a conference of more than 500 is scheduled, and ‘no shows’ exceed a 10% buffer. The no show fee applies to ‘no shows’ beyond the 10% (no charges for the first 10% of ‘no shows’). To avoid no show fees, please only schedule conferences above 500 when you are confident in attendance figures. |
Click here for a full list of pricing information
VITA offers a variety of audio conferencing customers recording and transcript services for Reservationless and Operator Assisted conferences. With these services, you can receive a digital copy of a previously recorded audio conference -- via CD, audio file or cassette -- or order a written record, delivered either electronically or in hard copy. To find which features are available for your conference, view the Full List of Available Recording and Transcript Services.
Full List of Available Recording and Transcript Services
Available on all conferencing:
Available on operator assisted and event conferencing:
When should you use VITA Recording and Transcription Services?
| Service Level | Description | Price Point |
|---|---|---|
| Recording and transcript services | A service that delivers recorded or written documentation of your important events. | See the pricing list for more details |
VITA Event Services offers the customization of a large scale event call with the convenience of automated conferencing. Participants join your conference call by entering a passcode, eliminating the need for an operator to connect them to your event. By streamlining the entry process, VITA Event Services reduces hold times. Plus you can select from over 40 features to tailor each VITA Event Services to your business communication needs.
| Service Level | Description | Price Point |
|---|---|---|
| Event services audio conferencing | Event services are similar to operator-assisted calls, with added capabilities and support | 27.8 cents per minute, per participant*. Example: One host and 3 remote participants (each with their own connection) hold an event services call. The charge is 27.8 cents per minute times 4 participants = 1 dollar and 12 cents per minute. * No show charges apply when a conference of more than 500 is scheduled, and ‘no shows’ exceed a 10% buffer. The no show fee applies to ‘no shows’ beyond the 10% (no charges for the first 10% of ‘no shows’). To avoid no show fees, please only schedule conferences above 500 when you are confident in attendance figures. |
Click here for a full list of pricing information
Ordering Services has never been easier. To receive per-minute conferencing services, you must submit two forms (see chart below).
| Service Type | Required Forms |
|---|---|
| Per-Minute |
TSR – You can access the TSR at (www.vita.virginia.gov/TSR.pdf). Submit a TSR Form online. If you have questions regarding the receipt of a TSR, please email the TCS mailbox at TCS@vita.virginia.gov.
Per-Minute Account Order Form – You can access the form at (www.vita.virginia.gov/accountorder.xls). Please list your organization's approved account owners.A ccount Order forms should be sent to TCS@vita.virginia.gov or faxed to (804) 371-6343.
Note: Only telecommunications coordinators may place orders for conferencing services.
Click here for a full list of pricing information.