Telecommunications: Clearspan PING Replaces Communicator for Remote Calling

Summary

This article provides information on the transition from Mitel Communicator to Clearspan PING for remote calling for UNC Telecommunications.

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This article provides information on the transition from Mitel Communicator to Clearspan PING for remote calling.

 

The Communicator for desktop and UC-One Connect mobile app are no longer supported by the service provider. These clients are being replaced by Clearspan PING, a software client for remote calling.

 

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New Softphone Requests

Starting August 1, 2024, all new requests for softphones will be assigned to the Clearspan PING client. Existing softphone clients, such as Communicator and UC-One, will no longer be issued or supported.

 

Premium Communicator Users

For Premium Communicator users (those who make and receive phone calls directly within the Communicator or UC-One applications) the upgrade to Clearspan PING is available at no cost. You can submit a Telephone Service Request to initiate the transition in advance of the scheduled upgrades for all Premium Communicator users. 

 

Basic Communicator Users

If you are a Basic Communicator user, you can choose one of the following options:

  • Continue Using the Remote Office or Call Forward Feature Without Basic Communicator: You can manage the Remote Office feature through the Clearspan User Portal after Basic Communicator has been removed from your phone number.  Please see instructions to manage remote office here.

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Article ID: 373
Created
Tue 10/22/24 1:28 PM
Modified
Tue 3/11/25 3:57 PM
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