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The pstn calling tag covers Microsoft Teams changes affecting people who join meetings through the public switched telephone network. Current coverage focuses on a planned recording-consent requirement for callers in Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud High and Department of Defense environments. When recording or transcription is enabled, PSTN callers are expected to hear a consent prompt before they can unmute. Callers who do not consent would remain muted for the rest of the meeting. The change is listed as Microsoft 365 Roadmap item 567304, currently in development, with general availability targeted for August 2026. This page tracks related Teams calling and compliance updates as they develop.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Teams PSTN Callers Must Consent to Recording in GCC High and DoD (August 2026)

    Microsoft is preparing to require explicit recording consent from PSTN callers joining Teams meetings in GCC High and Department of Defense environments. The change, listed as Microsoft 365 Roadmap item 567304, is currently marked in development with general availability targeted for August...