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# Webex Calling Features and Benefits

Jan 19, 2022 | By [Convergent](https://simple.askconvergent.com/blog/author/convergent)

Cisco Webex Calling brings together all the right tools to get the job done. From meetings to messaging, the Webex App engages users to create exceptional experiences while working.

### Webex Calling Features

 

- **Audio and video calls:** Instantly place crystal clear audio or video calls with quick-to-call buttons
- **Background noise removal:** Pick up calls in a busy environment without the distracting noise.
- **Call forwarding:** Send your calls to another phone number or voicemail while on the go.
- **Call hold/resume:** Easily place a call on hold and resume again
- **Call waiting/call transfer:** See who is calling and seamlessly transfer calls to other phones.
- **Elevate a call to a meeting:** If you’re on a 1:1 telephone call, you can easily elevate it into a full-featured meeting to take advantage of transcriptions and recordings
- **Extensions and phone menu:** Automatically re-route calls as needed
- **Merge and conference:** Merge calls or easily go from 1:1 to a conference and add additional people without setting up a meeting
- **Move/pull calls:** Effortlessly move calls between phone, laptop, or tablet.
- **Single number reach:** Set your business calls to ring at any number
- **Virtual/custom backgrounds:** Choose a background to give you more privacy, remove distractions and share your creativity
- **Voicemail:** Connect to your voicemail, view waiting messages, and access visual or non-visual voicemail, all with a single click

### Benefits of Webex Calling

#### Work From Anywhere

Webex calling allows you to make and receive business calls anywhere, on any device. It’s secure and keeps you connected on-the-go.

#### Calling Features You Expect

Webex is competitive with other solutions and it delivers rich features you’ve come to expect from enterprise-grade collaboration solutions.

#### Continuous Collaboration

Don’t let distance get in the way of work. Meet with your team, brainstorm on a whiteboard and share files before, during and after your call.

#### Reliable and Secure

Webex isn’t just easy to use. It’s reliable, too. Ensure every call is answered with intelligent call routing.

#### Simple Setup

New team members? No problem. Get Webex onboarding and collaboration set up within just a few clicks.

### Flexible Plans To Scale

Webex offers several types of plans that include calling. The Basic and Meet plans include the ability to call anyone with a Webex account. The Call plan enables you to also call anyone with a phone number domestically or internationally (usage billed per minute applies) and includes additional calling features. When complemented with the Meet plan, you’ll easily be able to elevate your call to a full-featured meeting and experience the most seamless and robust collaboration experience to keep your business running.

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With over 45 years of experience, Convergent has grown into a solutions provider that specializes in unified communications. Our strong reputation for innovation and drive for reliable service has made us a favorable delivery partner throughout the United States. Let our team of Webex experts help you with the insights your business needs to get started.

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