Microsoft Teams Phone Reviews

“fantastic for video calls”

Pros

Skype has been excellent for video calling and staying connected internationally without hassle. Screen sharing also made remote work a lot more productive and efficient.

Cons

At times, calls would drop unexpectedly and the audio quality wasn't always very clear.

“nice tool”

Pros

Teams has been excellent for internal communication and the interface is very easy to use. It also works really well for meetings.

Cons

I've been using Microsoft Teams since 2020 and still haven't come across any downsides.

“simple calls and sharing”

Pros

Skype was really simple to use for both messaging and video calls which made staying in touch with people pretty convenient. Screen sharing and file sharing were also very useful features to have.

Cons

What I didn't enjoy was that Skype would sometimes have connection problems and the frequent updates could interrupt calls at inconvenient times.

“Good microsoft integration”

Pros

Using it day to day feels simple and it works really well with other Microsoft products. The overall feature set is solid too so it covers what we need without being complicated.

Cons

The one drawback has been stability. It may be something specific to our environment but we do run into random glitches now and then that stop users from opening Teams.

“popular communication hub”

Pros

Love it.. Using it as a communication tool feels very simple especially since it's built into the calendar and part of the Microsoft product family. It really dominates the market and because it's so widely used, most people already have it installed.

Cons

One thing missing is a quick reply window, both on desktop and in the mobile app. The calendar also needs to be more advanced especially for checking availability across all team members instead of only looking at a single time slot when planning a discussion. At times, it can also become a bit slow during desktop use.

“Easy to use”

Pros

Skype has been really valuable for me because it lets me handle business opportunities, learn more about growing my financial investments and stay connected at the same time. Beyond the professional side, it also helps me keep in touch with the people in my network as well as my family, both through voice and video which makes it a very social and useful platform.

Cons

Like anything else, it does have a downside. The only issue I've noticed is that Skype feels a bit like a forgotten gem these days when it comes to communication especially since the networking space has become much more competitive.

“smooth microsoft integration”

Pros

It connects really well with other Microsoft tools and software which makes it very convenient to use within the existing ecosystem.

Cons

The interface isn't all that user-friendly especially when you're using it for the first time so there can be a bit of a learning curve at the beginning.

“reliable texting”

Pros

At work, we use it for team texting and live meetings and it handles both really well for what we need.

Cons

It gets pretty irritating whenever someone posts for the first time, it sends an email saying that person is trying to contact you. That notification is very annoying.

“Incredible”

Pros

One thing I really appreciate is that it lets you chat with people outside your company which makes communication much more flexible. It also connects directly with Outlook so everything fits nicely into the workday. Also, you can hold meetings in it and use screen sharing through Teams which is very useful.

Cons

I honestly don't have any complaints about it. It's a really solid Microsoft product.

“all-in-one collaboration hub”

Pros

Works as a single place for both communication and document sharing which makes collaboration really convenient.

Cons

Since there seems to be a separate app for nearly everything, it can feel a bit overwhelming at times.

“meeting setup feels effortless”

Pros

Scheduling meetings and hosting them is really simple.

Cons

The repeated pop-up every time the computer restarts gets annoying.

“So good”

Pros

Using the app feels very simple. The meeting room features are simple to move through, clearly labeled and it works really well for staying in touch with the team.

Cons

It doesn't integrate very well with OneDrive or SharePoint.

“very easy to use”

Pros

Microsoft Teams is simple to get around and feels very interactive to use. From scheduling mail to integrating with MS Bookings, it's been a really strong platform overall.

Cons

Like any app out there, there's always going to be some room for improvement.

“handy chat history”

Pros

Having a record of conversations with managers and coworkers is really useful and setting up a meeting when needed is quick. It also gives good visibility into other people's availability across the company and sharing documents through the platform is convenient.

Cons

It falls short when it comes to making external calls and it doesn't really connect with other software. Training is also quite limited and it would be helpful if it offered tips or AI-based suggestions when you're repeatedly doing the same tasks.

“convenient scheduling”

Pros

It comes with a full set of tools for communication, collaboration, file sharing and more. I used it mainly for my online classes and the overall experience was really positive.

Cons

Can feel heavy on low-end devices and the interface is a bit complicated for first-time users.

“keeps teams connected”

Pros

Skype gets used a lot on my end for video calls with family who live in different places since we're all spread out and far from each other.

Cons

I really don't have any complaints overall, aside from the occasional slow connection sometimes.

“fast collaboration”

Pros

A big reason I enjoy using this product is how practical it is for everyday work. It's simple to navigate, works really well as a communication channel and helps cross-functional teams collaborate without much friction. It also keeps data organized nicely and the implementation and integration into production were simple. The application loads quickly, offers user-friendly features and customization options and whenever help is needed, Microsoft support has been very reliable.

Cons

Since it's free to use, there are times when it can be misused by people outside the organization. It also depends on strong internet connectivity to keep communication uninterrupted. Also, there are a few glitches now and then where messages either fail to send or end up being sent twice.

“all-in-one messaging hub”

Pros

It serves as a one-stop messaging platform that covers everything I need in one place.

Cons

The only issue I've noticed is during conference calls with hundreds of participants, where we sometimes need to keep our videos on to stay connected though I think that may also be related to the internet connection.

“quick meetings with handy AI summaries”

Pros

This is one of the best options for jumping into quick meetings and the AI summary feature is really useful for getting a short text recap afterward.

Cons

At times, the blue border that should highlight the person speaking doesn't appear and it also auto-mutes you when there are more than four people in the meeting.

“solid chat and calling”

Pros

A reliable communication app for messaging and voice/video calls.

Cons

Falls short when it comes to file support and I wish it allowed better use of other Microsoft tools like PowerPoint, Word and Excel directly within Skype.