Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Microsoft Teams Phone

Replace Microsoft Teams Phone with a custom build. Experience smart communication and seamless collaboration with the only calling solution native to Teams

Weekend Project
36 features13 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 36 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 36 features

Call Management(4 features)

Call Forwarding and Simultaneous Ring

Collaboratively manage calls with call forwarding, simultaneous ring, and busy-on-busy settings

Call Queues and Auto Attendants

Automatically direct calls to the appropriate department or person with call queues and auto attendants

Queues App for TeamsPremium

Enhance call queues management, reduce wait times, and optimize customer engagement with the Queues app

Shared Calling

Simplify deployment and reduce administrative overhead with shared calling for users who do not need a dedicated phone number

Calling(4 features)

Collaborative Calling

Work efficiently as a team with collaborative calling, including advanced call handling and transfers, call forwarding, simultaneous ring, and busy-on-busy settings

Seamless Calling

Work smarter with calling in the flow of work

Video Calling

Make and receive video calls over PSTN or internet connection

VoIP and PSTN Calls

Make and receive calls with other Teams users or people with public switched telephone network (PSTN) numbers

Compliance(3 features)

Audit Logs

Track and monitor activity with comprehensive audit logs

Compliance Recording Solutions

Stay compliant with compliance recording solutions certified for Teams

eDiscovery

Search and retrieve electronically stored information for legal and compliance purposes

Device Support(3 features)

Consistent Cross-Device Experiences

Enjoy consistent calling experiences across devices to suit varying needs and budgets

Device Transfer

Flexibly shift calls between devices and spaces without interruption

Teams-Certified Devices

Choose from Teams-certified device options and get a familiar calling experience no matter what device you're using

PSTN Connectivity(3 features)

Direct RoutingPremium

Connect your session border controllers (SBC) to Teams Phone to use your own operator

Microsoft Teams Calling PlansPremium

Choose Microsoft as your operator with this all-in-one cloud calling solution

Operator ConnectPremium

Choose a fully managed solution that is fast and easy to deploy, allowing you to connect phone numbers from participating operators

Reliability(3 features)

99.999% Uptime Guarantee

Trust a financially-backed, 99.999% uptime guarantee for Teams Phone, Teams Calling Plans, and Audio Conferencing

Proactive Network MonitoringAI

Enhance reliability with proactive network monitoring, automated system optimization, and machine-learning failure detection

Survivable Branch Appliance

Make, receive, and manage phone calls even when there's no access to the internet with Survivable Branch Appliance

Accessibility(2 features)

Accessible Calling

Promote inclusivity in your calls with accessible features designed to break down barriers, including playback controls, call captions, and transcripts in preferred languages

Call Captions and Transcripts

Review recordings, transcripts, and voicemails at your own pace with playback controls, and see call captions and transcripts in your preferred language

AI(2 features)

AI Personal AssistantAI

Focus on what matters most with AI-generated summaries and insights

AI-Generated Summaries and InsightsAI

Get AI-generated notes, real-time summarization, and call insights with intelligent recap and Copilot in Teams Phone

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