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The zoom competition tag follows a notable Microsoft Teams challenge to Zoom during the 2020 holiday season. Microsoft offered free consumer video calls lasting up to 24 hours, supporting as many as 300 participants, while Zoom’s free plan limited calls to 40 minutes. The coverage also highlights browser-based joining and guest access without a Microsoft account, making Teams easier for families and other occasional users to try. Beyond the feature comparison, this story reflects Microsoft’s effort to extend Teams from enterprise communications into consumer video calling as videoconferencing became a central part of everyday life.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Teams Free 24-Hour Calls Take on Zoom's 40-Minute Limit

    During the 2020 holiday season, Microsoft turned Teams into a free consumer video-calling weapon: 24-hour calls, up to 300 participants, browser-based joining, and no Microsoft account required for guests, directly challenging Zoom’s 40-minute free-call constraint. The move was not just a...