Teams Telephony Equipment
To obtain a headset, please have your administrative coordinator visit the and navigate to the CDW-G storefront. Once there, go to MISC Peripherals, click on Headsets, make your selection, and then add to cart.
To request a desk phone please have your department's administrative coordinator send
us a request with a chargeback number to telops@csusm.edu.
Please note: If your department is General Fund, the chargeback will be used for tracking
equipment only.
For new hires, student assistants, or just anyone who desires an desk phone please
have your department's Administrative Coordinator email telops@csusm.edu with a chargeback number and indicate the desired equipment type for the specified user.
A headset or handset can enhance your Teams calling experience. In addition, the headsets
on this list can be used with Zoom or any other web conferencing tools.
Equipment Options
There are a variety of equipment options to choose from, including wireless with either
single or dual earpieces and (by approval) desk phones. For enhanced personal flexibility, sometimes the best device is your own device. If you prefer, you can connect using
your own personal headset or earbuds.
Note
IITS offers full support for equipment on this list. For equipment not on this list,
IITS can provide limited support, but it cannot be guaranteed to work with campus systems.
IITS Supported Devices
Wireless Headsets
Wireless connectivity to support office mobility and workspace flexibility.
Option #1
Jabra Evolve 65e - Wireless Stereo In-ear (USB-A/Bluetooth Connection)
This would be an appropriate choice for persons who:
- Are frequently on telephone/web conferencing calls
- Don't want anything over their head
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Option #2
Jabra Evolve2 65 - Wireless Stereo Over Ear (USB-A/Bluetooth Connection)
This would be an appropriate choice for persons who:
- Are frequently on telephone/web conferencing calls
- Don't mind having both ears covered. Better audio.
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Option #3
Jabra Evolve2 65 - Wireless Mono Headset (USB-A/Bluetooth Connection)
This would be an appropriate choice for persons who:
- Are frequently on telephone/web conferencing calls
- Want to cover only one ear (Mono)
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Handsets
Note: These two handsets have similar functionality. The only difference between them is
that one has physical buttons and the other has a touch screen.
Polycom - MS Teams Edition
Desktop Handset with touch screen
Most appropriate for the following areas:
- Users who have specific ADA requirements where portable headsets or speakers cannot
be used.
- Phones in open reception areas where 4-digit extension calls are the main method of
communication.
- Individuals who do not have a computer/computer equipment with the ability to connect
a speaker and microphone, or headset/portable speaker.
- Common area spaces that host guest or visitor phone lines.
Polycom CCX 400 Manual
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Yealink - MS Teams Edition
Most appropriate for the following areas:
Desktop Handset with buttons
- Users who have specific ADA requirements where portable headsets or speakers cannot
be used.
- Phones in open reception areas where 4-digit extension calls are the main method of
communication.
- Individuals who do not have a computer/computer equipment with the ability to connect
a speaker and microphone, or headset/portable speaker.
- Common area spaces that host guest or visitor phone lines.
Yealink MP54 Manual
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Headsets versus Handsets
Desktop phones are not required to make and receive calls when using Microsoft Teams;
however, there are special cases where an approved Teams-certified phone handset may
be more appropriate than a headset.
Below are guidelines to assist departments and users in determining whether a headset
or handset is appropriate for their calling needs. Handset requests are prioritized
on a case-by-case basis, and recommendations for handset installations are made by
IITS after conferring with the customer. We expect most users to select one of the
headset options due to the flexibility of using a headset over the traditional desktop
instrument.
- Users who have specific ADA requirements where portable headsets or speakers cannot
be used.
- Phones in open reception areas where 4-digit extension calls are the main method of
communication.
- Individuals who do not have a computer/computer equipment with the ability to connect
a speaker and microphone, or headset/portable speaker.
- Common area spaces that host guest or visitor phone lines.