Microsoft Teams: SMS Notifications in Virtual Appointments Template (Premium)

Microsoft Teams has introduced a premium feature that enables external guest users to receive SMS text notifications regarding their virtual appointments. These notifications include appointment details and direct meeting join links, accessible via mobile. Appointment reminders are sent out 15 minutes before the scheduled start time, along with updates and appointment confirmations. At present, this feature is only available in the United States, with a general availability release date of August CY2023. This feature is accessible on a worldwide standard multi-tenant cloud instance via the web platform. The feature was created on July 6th, 2023, and corresponds to Roadmap ID 127901.

As businesses continue to operate remotely, this feature enables smoother appointment management across a range of industries. With direct SMS notifications, clients or guests can stay up to date on their appointments and easily access the relevant information, all via their mobile device. This premium feature represents a valuable addition to the Microsoft Teams experience and is ideal for those looking to streamline their appointment confirmation and management processes.

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