December

December 22, 2021

Bulk delete numbers

Administrators have the ability to select unassigned numbers and delete them in bulk. For more information, see Bulk delete phone numbers in Control Hub.

December 21, 2021

Video for N-way calling

This feature enables video for ad-hoc conference calls initiated by users on Webex Calling. Video conference calls are now enabled where audio-only conference calls previously existed for video-enabled devices.

Webex Calling partner model consolidation

Partners: The Webex Calling for SP offer will be consolidated for a simplified, single offer, to provide expanded addressable markets and PSTN options for partners and customers. For Webex Calling SPs, a Cisco representative will contact you with additional details and conversion scheduling.

For more information, see Webex Calling Offer Consolidation.

December 16, 2021

Specify external caller ID name

Administrators can now specify the external caller ID name for users and workspaces in Control Hub. For more information, see Specify caller ID options for users and workspaces.

Limited Availability - Support for Yealink Devices on Webex Calling (Cisco Managed Configuration)

Customers who have already purchased Yealink devices and need T-Series or CP conference devices exposed to their Organization in Control Hub should contact their Cisco Account Manager for approval. Please see the Webex Calling Support Device List for available models.

Feature Access Code (FAC) cleanup and documentation

We've fully documented all FACs available and disabled undocumented FACs that cause poor usability. For more information, see Feature access codes for Webex Calling.

December 15, 2021

Increase awareness on E911 changes in the U.S

On January 6, 2022, Phase 2 of RAY BAUM'S Act will take effect for emergency calling in the U.S. Webex Calling recently introduced the ability to support "Nomadic E911 with Dynamic Location Support in Webex Calling". This feature increases awareness around E911 by displaying Control Hub banner, notification and providing a checklist of steps a customer needs to perform to meet the needs of the upcoming regulation. For additional information, see: Enhanced Emergency Calling for Webex Calling.

December 14, 2021

Web RTMT for Dedicated Instance/UCMC

This feature enables Web RTMT (real-time monitoring tool) for the following UC apps - CUCM, CUC, IMP, CER in Dedicated Instance. It also enables OTT access to this tool through Control Hub.

December 8, 2021

Call Recording enablement made easier

Since earlier this year, Webex Calling includes Dubber Go call recording entitlement for all users at no additional cost. Prior to this feature, a customer admin had to wait for the Partner to enable the call recording feature before they could assign this service to users. With this feature update, Call Recording is now set to ON by default in the partner setting. As the administrator, you can enable or disable call recording for each specific user easily without having to wait for your partner to enable this feature. This service is available for all regions. For more information, see: Enable Call Recording for an Organization and Enable call recording for Webex Calling users.

UCM migration of personal contacts

Provide Jabber personal contact migration for large user counts that doesn't require end-user to do anything on their device.

December 3, 2021

Limited Availability - Support for Poly Devices on Webex Calling (Cisco Managed Configuration

Customers who have already purchased Poly devices and need Poly VVX or Trio devices exposed to their Organization in Control Hub should contact their Cisco Account Manager for approval. Please see the Webex Calling Support Device List for available models.

Call Control API: Call pickup and mute transfer

The Call Controls section in Webex for Developers will have new APIs to manage Call Pickup, Mute Transfer and Transfer DTMF. A new section for Webex Calling Voice Messaging is introduced in Webex For Developers API Reference that covers new APIs for Voice Messages and Message Waiting Indicators. These new APIs allow users to get a summary of all their voicemail messages and set the message waiting indicator status programmatically. The Webhooks APIs is updated with telephony_mwi, a new resource, for users to get event notifications when changes happen to users voice messaging service.

December 2, 2021

Enhancements to voicemail policies

Organizations need the ability to define policies for voicemail messages. With this feature, a Webex Calling Administrator can now have more control on Voice Message Retention period, Voice Message Forwarding Rules and stricter Passcode rules. If enabled, the Voice Message Retention policy allows the administrator to choose how long voice messages are stored before they are automatically deleted. With Voice Message Forwarding Rules, administrators can allow or disallow users to forward the voice message file to an email. In addition, we have enhanced passcode rules around how frequently the user has to change the PIN, the length of PIN, and the ability to avoid users setting simple passcodes. This feature allows administrators to define Voice Message settings in order to meet the organization's compliance needs.

Availability: This feature is available in all regions.

December 1, 2021

Ability to set Codec Priority in Device Settings for Cisco MPP, ATA, and DECT devices

We added the ability to set the Codec Priority in Device Settings for Cisco MPP, ATA, and DECT devices at the individual device and location levels only. This feature is available in all regions.

Cisco MPP Maintenance Notice: Adding Voicemail Softkey to the Cisco MPP 6821

Currently, the Cisco MPP 6821 does not have a physical voicemail button and there is no messages softkey for quick access to the voice portal.  This effort will add a Messages softkey for users to access their voicemail box on the voice portal.

Per the schedule listed below, Devices will automatically update during the nightly resync schedule for each region:

• CANADA — December 1, 2021

• EMEA — December 1, 2021

• NAMER — December 1, 2021

• JAPAN — December 2, 2021

• APAC — December 2, 2021

November

November 30, 2021

Provisioning CSV: Call queues and hunt groups

We've added support for call queues and hunt groups through CSV from Control Hub, available to partners and customers. For more information, see Webex Calling call queue CSV file format reference and Webex Calling hunt group CSV file format reference.

Updated names and descriptions in calling user portal content

The calling user portal for Webex Calling will have several content updates to make the Webex Calling features more understandable to the end user. In-line help videos are now incluced. Office Anywhere is now Single Number Reach (Office Anywhere), and Remote Office features are now supported through Single Number Reach (Office Anywhere).

Availability: This feature is available in all regions.

November 24, 2021

Provisioning CSV: Call pickup

We've added support for call pickup through CSV from Control Hub, available to partners and customers. For more information, see Webex Calling call pickup CSV file format reference.

November 15, 2021

Webex Calling Singapore data center

Webex Calling Media Pop data center in Singapore is a new calling data center that offers edge services, media services, and interconnections with partners such as Cloud-Connected PSTN Partners (CCPP) to customer locations in Southeast Asian countries. Clients in the region can connect to the Singapore data center as their closest entry point to the Webex network, minimizing latency and improving media quality. For more information, see Singapore data center for Webex Calling.

November 15, 2021

Nomadic E911 with Dynamic Location Support in Webex Calling

On January 6, 2022, phase 2 of RAY BAUM’S Act, will take effect, which requires that a dispatchable location for non-fixed and off-premises devices be conveyed with all 911 calls to the appropriate Public Safety Access Point (PSAP). Webex App and devices, when on campus, provide location information based on the network topology configured by the system administrator. The system detects the network identity for their connection, such as BSSID from wireless access point, device physical (MAC) address or IP subnet and uses the mapping configured by administrators to accurately identify a user’s location. For the Nomadic off-premises user, the Webex App will prompt these employees for their current address and validate it, to be used as part of the emergency call. Nomadic E911 is now included with your existing Webex Calling (multi-tenant and Dedicated Instance) and UCM Cloud subscription for all your U.S based users.

Availability: Available in all regions. Only applicable to organizations with US locations. For more information, visit Enhanced Emergency Calling for Webex Calling

Webex App E911 support

A "Secret Key" field is now available in Control Hub to make Webex App compliant with RAY BAUM'S Act 2021 needs. This is used by the Webex App to determine the location of user both on-permise (enterprise wiremap) and off-premise. The Webex App uses this to communicate with RedSky, an E911 provider, to determine the users location when the app detects any network change. The app is now able to automatically detect wiremapped location (locations provisioned by admin in RedSky) or prompt for the address for any non-premise location.

Availability: Available in all regions. Only applicable to organizations with US locations. For more information, visit Enhanced Emergency Calling for Webex Calling

November 4, 2021

Webex Setup Assist

Cisco experts assist partners and customer administrators in the migration and implementation of Webex Calling services through the Webex Setup Assist service. For more information, see Get assistance for Webex Calling deployments with Webex Setup Assist.

November 3, 2021

Cisco MPP Firmware Upgrade to 11.3.5

Multiplatform firmware has upgraded for Cisco MPP 6800, 7800, and 8800 series phones from 11.3.4 to 11.3.5. As part of this firmware upgrade, no new calling features are being introduced for Webex Calling. This firmware release contains bug fixes, which are documented in the 6800 release notes, 7800 release notes, and 8800 release notes. If customers are interested in participating in the EFT program, they can request it to be enabled with the TAC team.

Headset firmware upgrades for the following models:

• Cisco 520 and 530 -> 15-18-26

• Cisco 560 -> 2-3-0001-13

Availability: Available in all regions.

October

October 29, 2021

Provisioning API: Call Pickup

We've added support for Call Pickup API. For more information about Webex Calling APIs, click here.

Removal of access to users and workspaces in the Calling Admin Portal

Configuration for users and workspaces is completely migrated to Control Hub, so access and editing in the Calling Admin Portal is removed.

October 22, 2021

Voicemail group

This feature enables Webex Calling customers to create and manage a voicemail and fax inbox that can be shared by multiple users. Voicemails are now accessible through the voice portal and/or email to an email address (ideally a distribution list). The voicemail group can be utilized for several applications such as call queue or hunt group overflow, an option on the auto attendant, or even as an inbox for contractors.

Availability: This feature is available in all regions.

For more information, see Manage a Shared Voicemail and Inbound Fax Box for Webex Calling.

October 7, 2021

Singlewire/Informacast integration with Webex Calling

This feature will allow a Webex Calling user to dial and connect to a Singlewire/Informacast server to play a pre-recorded message or a live announcement. The message is broadcast to the MPPs associated with the defined message. This feature is now available in all regions. For additional information, visit Add Your Customer Managed Device.

October 6, 2021

Webex Calling Private Network Connections

Private Network Connect (PNC) enables customers to access Webex Calling more securely and reliably than over the top Internet (OTT). Key options for private access are per customer VLAN over a partner's interconnect or a dedicated interconnect for a customer. Once an interconnect is established, customer PNCs are easily entered in Control Hub, with automated provisioning of network elements and updates to device configurations.

Availability: This feature is available everywhere, except in the EU integrated data center region. Interconnect is required prior to ordering.

For additional information, visit Connect Customer Private Network to Webex Calling.

October 5, 2021

Room systems for users (personal mode)

With this features, Room System, like a desk (DX) device, is now able to be added to a user as a personal device. When added as a personal device, users can use it just like a fixed device, including making PSTN calls directly from the device.

For more information, see Deploy Your Webex Room Phone.

October 4, 2021

Cisco Calling Plan availability

Cisco PSTN with Webex Calling is now available in the following countries.

• Belgium

• Denmark

• Finland

• France

• Germany

• Ireland

• Luxembourg

• Sweden

For additional information, visit Get Started with the Cisco Calling Plan.

September

September 30, 2021

New integrated EU native data center

Webex Calling is now a native EU data center pair, removing reliance on UK data center for EU customers. New EU customers are now hosted in that data center pair, if the first calling location they create is in an EU country. Pre-existing customers have the option to request a migration to the new data center pair in the EU.

For more information, see Webex Calling Data Center in the European Union.

Dubber call recording integration

Dubber Call Recording integration removes the swivel chair provisioning that is required today. When call recording is enabled for a user, the user will be created in Dubber automatically, requiring no additional administrator actions. This feature is available for all regions. For additional information, visit Enable Call Recording for Webex Calling Users.

Call Recording: Enable dual stream recording

Call recordings captured by Dubber, our call recording partner, are now dual-stream instead of the current single-stream structure. Dual-stream allows Dubber to process the recordings by what the Webex Calling user heard or by what the Webex Calling user said, instead of only reviewing what was heard and said together. This feature is available for all regions. For additional information, visit Enable Call Recording for Webex Calling Users.

September 29, 2021

Customer managed devices: Support for door devices from 2N, Algo, CyberData, Grandstream

With the new Customer Managed Devices feature, administrators can assign a pre-certified SIP device to a workspace and then use the information provided to manually provision and deploy the device. Customer Managed Devices will be added in phases including, 2N, GrandStream, CyberData, and Algo devices.

Availability of this feature, per vendor, is as follows:

• Algo — All regions

• 2N — All regions

• Grandstream — All regions

• Cyberdata — Coming soon

For additional information, visit Add Your Customer Managed Device.

Expanded device portfolio: DECT-210 Multi-cell - build and manage DECT network

Cisco IP DECT DBS-210 Multi-Cell allows provisioning of up to 30 handsets across up to 5 base units. Administrators build and manage Cisco DECT network settings within Cisco Webex Control Hub. This feature is available for all regions.

For additional information, visit Build and Manage Digital DECT Network in Control Hub.

September 23, 2021

Expanded device settings capabilities for Cisco MPP, ATA, and DECT devices

With the expanded Device Settings (previously Phone Settings) capabilities in Control Hub, administrators have the ability to customize a wide range of configuration options for Cisco MPP, ATAs, and DECT devices. This feature is available in all regions.

Newly introduced Device Settings include:

• ATA - Set the DTMF Mode/Method

• MPP - Provide a Customer Background Image URL (Select Models)

• MPP - Set the Phone Language

• MPP - Set the Screen Timeout (Screen Saver)

• MPP - Change the default CQ Agent Softkey location

• MPP - Enable/Disable Web Access (User Level)

• MPP - Set the Off-Hook Timer

• MPP - Set the Default Logging Level

• MPP - Set a Wi-Fi Network SSID and Authentication Method

• MPP - Set the POE Mode

• MPP - Enable/Disable DND Services

• MPP/ATA - Enable/Disable 802.1x

• MPP/DECT - Set up to 10 Multicast groups for MPP, 3 for DECT

• MPP/ATA/DECT - Set a VLan

• MPP/ATA/DECT - Enable/Disable QOS

• MPP/ATA/DECT - Enable/Disable CDP & LLDP

• MPP/ATT/DECT - Set Codec Priority Options: Coming soon

For more information, visit Configure and Modify Device Settings.

September 22, 2021

Webex Edge Connect for Webex Calling

Webex Calling has been added to Webex Edge Connect. Customers can now use a single Webex Edge Connect for both Calling and Meetings traffic. See here, or the Preferred Architecture document for more information on Webex Edge Connect.

September 8, 2021

Enable and disable video on the Webex App

Control Hub now includes the ability for a customer administrator to enable or disable video for Calling and other Webex services on the Webex app. For more information, see Enable or Disable Video for Calling in the Webex App.

September 7, 2021

Integrated Cloud-Connected PSTN for Webex Calling

Integrated Cloud-Connected PSTN for Webex Calling is a new integrated PSTN provisioning experience that provides comprehensive end-to-end provisioning and management of Cloud-Connected PSTN Partner (CCPP) -provided PSTN on a single pane of glass in Control Hub.

It builds upon Webex Calling's industry leading Cloud-Connected PSTN infrastructure to automate what has traditionally been a manual, swivel-chair process.

Customers and partners can now select a CCPP provider within Control Hub to order, port, and manage telephone numbers directly in Control Hub.

Availability: This capability is currently available in the US and Canada in partnership with Intelepeer. It will progressively be extended to other partners.

September 1, 2021

Cisco Calling Plans in UK

Cisco PSTN with Webex Calling is now available in the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Get Started with the Cisco Calling Plan.

August

August 31, 2021

Support for distinct time zone settings on location services

Through Control Hub, location services, including hunt groups, call queues, and auto attendants, now have a separate time zone field independent of the time zone set for a location. To edit the time zone for a location service, go to the General Settings area of the specific feature you would like to update the time zone for and edit and save there. For more information about how to edit these services, see the following:

• Manage Auto Attendants in Control Hub

• Manage Call Queues in Control Hub

• Manage Hunt Groups in Control Hub

Availability: Available in all regions.

August 30, 2021

Expanded devices portfolio: Cisco VG400 Gateway

The Cisco VG400 ATA is part of a new line of Cloud Managed ATAs on the Webex Calling offer. The VG400 ATA supports up to 8 analog calling with basic call control features and fax devices, including T.38 support. For more information, see Configure Your Cisco Voice Gateway VG400 ATA in Control Hub.

August 20, 2021

Dual identity support (flexible interoperability policies for managing multiple PSTN providers)

Dual Identity Support setting impacts the handling of the From header and P-Asserted-Identity (PAI) header when sending an initial SIP INVITE to the trunk for an outbound call. When enabled, the From and PAI headers are treated independently and may differ. When disabled, the PAI header is set to the same value as the From header. For more information, see Configure Trunks, Route Groups, and Dial Plans for Webex Calling.

Existing Trunks are set either to enabled or disabled state, as per current system-level setting, to avoid any change in behavior when this feature is released.

August 18, 2021

Enable and disable remote desktop control on the Webex App

Control Hub now includes the ability for a customer administrator to enable or disable the client controls for Remote Desktop Control (RDC) of Cisco room devices. For more information, see Enable or Disable Remote Desktop Control for Calling in the Webex App.

August 9, 2021

Native support for toll-free numbers

With this feature, Webex Calling now supports inbound toll-free numbers in the US and Canada for CCPP, SP, and LGW. You are now able to assign toll-free numbers to entry points such as auto attendants, hunt groups, and call queues. You are able to use a toll-free number as the outgoing calling line ID (CLID) for users, when making external calls.

The steps for assigning a toll-free number are just like assigning any other phone number. The toll-free number has a toll-free tag next to it, so that you can easily identify it. For more information about how to manage phone numbers in Control Hub, see Manage Phone Numbers in Control Hub.

Migration of features in Control Hub: Users and workspaces

More features are now available for user and workspace management in Control Hub, including user language settings, and alternate phone numbers you can assign to users. All Webex Calling user management can now be done in Control Hub.

For more information on how these features are now configured in Control Hub, see the following:

• User and workspace preferred language settings—Set the Preferred Language for Your Organization in Control Hub

• Alternate phone numbers for users—Configure and Manage Your Webex Calling Users

• Block caller ID for forwarded calls—Specify Caller ID Options for Webex Calling Users and Specify Caller ID Options for Webex Calling Workspaces

• Access a User’s Calling User Portal—Access a User's Calling User Portal

Availability: Available in all regions.

July

July 27, 2021

Media optimization for Webex Calling (ICE)

Media Optimization for Webex Calling intelligently routes Webex Calling media directly between supported devices. When making calls within your org between Webex app, desk phones, or Local Gateways, media will attempt to use ICE to route media directly rather than routing via the cloud. For more information, please see the documentation here.

Media Optimization is currently rolling out globally and will be enabled across devices and apps in the coming weeks. Enablement has already happened in Canada for desk phones and will progress as follows:

• Canada — Desk phones: July 21, Webex App: November 16

• Europe — Desk phones: July 29, Webex App: November 18

• United States — Desk phones: *August 12, Webex App: November 22

• Japan — Desk phones: *August 19, Webex App: November 28

• Australia — Desk phones: *August 26, Webex App: November 25

*Updated desk phone dates. These dates have shifted by one week.

July 1, 2021

MPP accessories added to device inventory

This feature allows the addition of the connected MPP accessory devices to an inventory item within the Devices page on Control Hub. The supported MPP accessories are Cisco Headsets (500 Series) and Cisco Key Expansion Modules (KEM). For more information, visit Configure and Manage Webex Calling Devices.

June

June 30, 2021

Update to several administrative features in Control Hub

Several administrative controls in Webex Calling have been removed. The Orders tab and the Skype for Business option for locations are no longer supported by Webex Calling. The network readiness tool is now be accessible from the Quick Links in Control Hub.

June 29, 2021

Flex 3.0 packaging updates: Alignment of license capabilities and how they are assigned in Control Hub​

Enterprise is now Webex Calling Professional or Professional. Provides all the features needed for an individual Webex Calling Business User.

Enhanced (Flex 3.0)/Common Area (Flex 2.0) and Places in Control Hub is now Webex Calling Workspace or Workspace. Built for shared use and common area locations (for example, lobby phones), ATA devices and place assignments when needing PSTN for Webex Room devices. Limited to a single device. Workspace license is not intended for an individual user's calling needs.

Basic user licenses purchased on Flex 2.0 subscriptions remain Basic. However, Basic licenses are not in Flex 3.0 and are no longer available when creating a new trial.

With these changes, there is no change in capability, pricing, or function within Control Hub.

June 25, 2021

Send-to-voicemail for user selectively forward calls

When configuring an internal number or extension as a destination for selectively forwarded calls in the Calling User Portal, users are able to send the call directly to voicemail. This behavior is consistent with other types of call forwarding.

June 3, 2021

Call queue and agent stat reports

Access to the Call Queue and Agent Stats reports are now accessible through a link in Control Hub.

Availability: Available in all regions. For more information, see Manage Call Queues in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

June 2, 2021

Free "Dubber Go" call recording subscriptions

Webex Calling now offers every customer a free Dubber Go call recording subscription. With this subscription, customers are able to enable all of their users for Call Recording. This offers unlimited recordings. Each recording is stored for a 30-day period and is automatically deleted after 30 days. Users can access and manage their recordings from their Dubber portal. For more information about how to enable call recording for users, see Enable Call Recording for Webex Calling Users.

April

April 30, 2021

Regional media for Cloud Connected PSTN (CCP)

Multinational Webex Calling customers are now able to use CCP providers in home and remote regions; improving media quality and simplifying deployments. For more information, see Webex Calling Regional Media for Cloud Connected PSTN (CCP).

Cisco MPP DBS-110 DECT product release

This feature adds four new products to the Webex Calling offer:

• Cisco DECT DBS-110 Base - Delivers a best-in-class DECT offering for smaller deployments with up to 40 lines and 20 active handsets. The new DBS-110 Base can be deployed in Single Cell mode or in a two node Multicell mode (Dual Cell).

• Cisco DECT DBS-110 Repeater - The new Repeater can be used in conjunction with both DBS-110 and DBS-210 Base units and extends the DECT radio footprint. Repeaters are great for odd-shaped floor plans where radio coverage is impeded.

• Cisco MPP 6825 Ruggedized DECT Handset - The 6825 Ruggedized Handset is rated for IP65 Deployments. IP65 rating means “dust tight” and protected against water projected from a nozzle.

• Cisco MPP 6823 Lightweight DECT Handset - The 6823 is a lighter weight, lower cost handset with the following differences from the standard 6825 handset version, a lower resolution display, no Backlit keypad keys, no Bluetooth LE 4.1 for headsets, no emergency button for inter-network notifications.

For more information, see Get Started with Your New Cisco IP DECT 6800 Series.

April 26, 2021

Enhanced calling analytics

A new Calling Analytics dashboard is now available. The new dashboard provides organization-level insights and trending Key Performance Indicators, similar to other Webex collaboration products. The new dashboard loads lightning quick and is more responsive. For Webex Calling organizations, you can easily track quality by filtering across sites and endpoint types, while tables highlight your most engaged users and any users that may be experiencing poor media quality. For more information, see Analytics for Your Cloud Collaboration Portfolio.

April 9, 2021

Migration of features in Control Hub: Number management

The administrative setup and configuration of phone numbers assigned to users, services, and devices is now accessible in Control Hub. Administrators no longer have to go to the Calling Admin Portal to assign or configure these features.

Availability: Available in all regions. For more information, see Manage Phone Numbers in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

March

March 31, 2021

Change in default settings for Canadian data center

When an existing US VAR partner selects Canada (CA) in the Data Centre Country Selection drop-down in Control Hub, the new default behavior provisions these customers in the Canada Data Center. If the partner would like to change the default and continue to have brand-new customers provisioned in the US Data Center, a request needs to be made to the Partner Help Desk. This is a partner-level setting. Once enabled, no additional action is needed on the part of the partner.

Call Control: Calling behavior API

Calling Behavior API is essential for large partners, migrating from UCMC or UCM to Webex Calling giving them ability to automate the user onboarding process assigning a UC profile to a user.

• Cisco Webex for Developers: Webex Calling Organization Settings

• Cisco Webex for Developers: Webex Calling Person Settings

Migration of features in Control Hub: Call queues

Call queues temporarily hold calls in the cloud when an agent assigned to receive calls from the queue are unavailable. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin Portal to set up and configure call queues for your locations. You are now able to complete call queue configuration in Control Hub under the settings for features.

For more information, see Manage Call Queues in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

March 30, 2021

Call Control: Call recording API​

We've added Call Recording APIs to the Webex for Developers platform. This will allow applications to start, stop, pause, and resume recordings. For more information about Webex Calling APIs, click here.

User experience enhancement: Webex App and Webex Calling App download

We updated the Webex Calling app download experience. Based on your organization's settings users will automatically see either the Webex Calling app or the Webex app. You can download either app from settings.webex.com.

March 26, 2021

Support for on-demand call recording

This feature is to enable the "On-demand / User Initiated" call recording option that allows an end-user to start, pause, resume, stop call recording. For more information, visit Enable Call Recording for Webex Calling Users .

March 24, 2021

User experience enhancement

Ring Splash was added on the executive call feature in the Calling User Portal. This also introduced silent versus ring splash alerting options for the executive assistant service.

For more information about how to configure the executive and executive assistant service in the Calling User Portal, see this article.

March 15, 2021

Trunks, route groups, and dial plans

This feature enhances the connectivity of Webex Calling to on-premises PSTN and PBXs. The enhancement includes trunks, groups of trunks (route groups), and a centralized dialing plan to add scale and redundancy for trunks to premises with priority, failover, and load balancing. This feature routes calls between Webex Calling users and one-to-many on-premises PBXs. It supports both premises-based PSTN and cloud-connected PSTN for Webex Calling users. With this enhancement, we can clarify the definitions of Local Gateway, Premises-based PSTN, and Trunks. Local Gateway refers to on-premises gateway. Premises-based PSTN and Trunks describes the PSTN and connectivity in Webex Calling.

For more information, see Configure Trunks, Route Groups, and Dial Plans for Cisco Webex Calling.

Reset voicemail PIN

Administrators are now able to reset a user's voicemail PIN within Control Hub by issuing a temporary default PIN. Users continue to have the ability to reset their voicemail PIN in settings.webex.com or by changing their PIN using the voicemail portal.

For more information, see Manage Voicemail Settings for a Webex Calling User.

March 5, 2021

Bulk enhancements

User Features API - Updated user features including Barge-In, Call Forwarding, Call Recording, Voicemail, Do Not Disturb, Caller ID, and Intercept. For more information about Webex Calling APIs, click here.

February

February 16, 2021

Sell-in countries added

Calling services are now also available for sale in the following countries: Indonesia, Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Africa.

January

January 28, 2021

Language enhancement for announcements and emails

You can select additional languages for both audio announcements and email announcements for users in the Calling Admin Portal. For more information, see this article.

Languages included in this enhancement are:

• English

• French

• German

• Italian

• Japanese

• European Portuguese

• Spanish

• Korean (new)

• Czech (new)

• Brazilian Portuguese (new)

January 26, 2021

Office Anywhere

This feature allows users to make, receive, and move calls to or from any designated device. Office Anywhere is now available to configure in Control Hub. Administrators no longer have to go to the Calling Admin Portal to set up and configure Office Anywhere.

For more information, see Office Anywhere in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

Emergency callback number

Webex Calling Emergency Callback Number (ECBN) manages the Calling Line ID (CLID) that is presented to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for emergency calls. Administrators can configure a location and users with a specified Emergency Callback Number (ECBN) within Control Hub. This configuration is independent of the configurable CLID, which will continue to be used for non-emergency call.

For more information, see Emergency Callback Number in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

January 21, 2021

Device overrides

The device overrides enhancement provides a way for administrators to manage their device configurations from Control Hub. It adds greater device provisioning flexibility by allowing enterprise customers to customize their devices to fit their business needs. Capabilities include: phone background image, long interdigit timer, short interdigit timer, display name, line key labels, and line key LED pattern.

Available in all regions. For more information, see Configure and Update Phone Settings for Your Organization.

January 19, 2021

Device management

We've enhanced device management throughout Control Hub. You can now assign and manage devices for users and workspaces, and you no longer have to go to the Calling Admin Portal to manage line orders, devices and clients, or other configuration options for your Cisco phones and ATAs. Cisco devices can be assigned Webex Calling services from Control Hub. Available in all regions.

December

December 9, 2020

Support for Non-Latin Characters

Non-Latin characters now display correctly for incoming calls on the Cisco IP Phone Multiplatform Phones and devices.

This improvement is for customer in the Asia-Pacific region only, including Japan, China, and Hong Kong.

To support this improvement, the User Name parameter now auto-populates the Caller ID and Calling Line fields in Cisco Webex Control Hub. The auto-populated fields are read-only.

This improvement affects the following call features:

• Auto Attendant

• Hunt Group

• Paging Group

• Call Queues

The name of the Workspace also auto-populates the Place Name in Caller ID.

December 3, 2020

Hunt Groups

Hunt groups are calling groups that can distribute a single call across a specific group of users. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure hunt groups for your locations. You can complete application services configuration in Control Hub under the Features section.

For more information, see Hunt Groups in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

October

October 2, 2020

Call Park Extensions

Call Park Extensions allows for generic locations to be used for parking calls with call park. Administrators can define up to 100 extensions within call park for parking calls. These call park extensions can be monitored by users within the organization through the monitoring service.

For more information, see Call Park Extensions.

October 1, 2020

Virtual Extensions

Virtual extensions allow organizations to include non-Webex Calling locations in their dial plan. Administrators can assign virtual extensions to users that aren’t on their organization’s, supplier’s, or business partner’s network. Dialed Virtual Extensions are translated to routable numbers and then sent to the dialing user's PSTN connection for outbound handling.​

September

September 30, 2020

Bulk Update Phone Numbers and Caller IDs

You can bulk update phone numbers and caller ID information, such as the caller ID number and first and last name associated with a caller ID. You can use the Modify Users with a CSV Template process in Control Hub to bulk update numbers and caller IDs.

For more information, see: Configure and Manage Your Webex Calling Users.

September 23, 2020

Auto Attendant

Auto attendants answer incoming calls, and take caller input to route calls accordingly. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure auto attendants for your locations. You can complete auto attendant configuration in Control Hub under the Features settings section.

For more information, see Manage Auto Attendants in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

Scheduling and Office Hours

Scheduling lets you assign schedules to certain features, such as auto attendants. For example, you can set holiday hours for auto attendant services. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up schedules and office hours for your locations. You can complete scheduling and office hour configuration in Control Hub under the settings for each Location.

For more information, see Create and Configure a Schedule in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

Default Voicemail PIN

Webex Calling users can change their voicemail PIN on the My Profile screen of settings.webex.com, and Administrators can set a default PIN for users. Emails to users now include information on setting up this PIN. This makes it easier for users and administrators to manage voicemail.

August

August 19, 2020

Application Services

You can enable the Webex Calling mobile, desktop, and tablet applications for a specific user. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure application services for each user. You can complete application services configuration in Control Hub under the settings for each user.

For more information, see: Manage Application Services for a Webex Calling User in Control Hub.

August 7, 2020

Receptionist Client

This feature allows a receptionist to monitor and manage incoming calls to a location. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure the receptionist client for your users. You can complete the receptionist client configuration in Control Hub under the settings for each user.

For more information, see: Receptionist Clients in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

Group Paging

Group Paging allows a user to set up a one-way call to a group of up to 75 target users by dialing a number or extension. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure originators and targets of group pages. You can complete the configuration of the Group Paging service in Control Hub under the Features settings section.

For more information, see: Configure a Paging Group in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

August 5, 2020

Analog Hotline

Analog Hotline is a user-level service that was accessible through the Calling Admin Portal. This feature was removed from the Webex Calling offer and is no longer accessible in either the Calling Admin Portal or Control Hub.

July

July 8, 2020

Personal Mode for Devices

Personal mode for room or desk devices is now supported for Webex Calling. When you activate a device in Control Hub, users of the device can start or receive Webex Teams calls. Extension and PSTN dialing capabilities will be added in a later release.

For more information, see: Set Up a Room or Desk Device as a Personal Device.

July 6, 2020

Bulk Activate Phone Numbers

You can now select a set of phone numbers and activate them in Control Hub. You have the option of loading deactivated phone numbers and quickly activating them through Control Hub at any time.

For more information, see: Configure Cisco Webex Calling for Your Organization.

July 2, 2020

Voice Portals

Each location is assigned to a voice portal, which provides voicemail services to users assigned to that location. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure a location's voice portal. You can complete the voice portal password and number assignment in Control Hub under the settings for each Location.

For more information, see: Configure Voice Portals for Cisco Webex Calling in Control Hub.

July 1, 2020

User and Workspace Intercept

User and workspace intercept lets you reroute any incoming or outgoing call for a user to a number that you choose. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure user intercept. You can complete user and workspace configuration in Control Hub under the settings for each user or workspace.

June

June 16, 2020

Webex Calling Analytics in Control Hub

Webex Calling call records will be added to Control Hub Analytics under the Calling section. You'll be able to view engagement details for your organization to track the adoption of Webex Calling. You can also view media quality data for all calls made from MPP devices and soft clients to triage issues with packet loss, latency, and jitter.

For more information, see: Webex Calling Analytics in Control Hub.

June 4, 2020

Call Park and Call Park Group

Call park is when someone places a call on hold on an extension. Call park group allows call recipients to place a call on hold so that it can be retrieved from another device. For calls parked with a call park group, the system chooses to park the call against any extension from the list of users who are assigned to the call park group. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure call park or call park group. You can complete call park and call park group configurations in Control Hub.

For more information, see: Call Park in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

Call Pickup

Call pickup allows one person to answer someone else's phone call. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure call pickup. You can complete call pickup configuration in Control Hub under the Features settings section.

For more information, see: Call Pickup in Cisco Webex Control Hub.

Music on Hold

Music on hold plays music for callers who are on a parked call. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure music on hold. You can complete music on hold configuration in Control Hub under the settings for each Location.

For more information, see: Configure Music on Hold Settings for your Location.

Calling Permissions for Locations

You can determine what calling permissions each location has. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure calling permissions for locations. You can complete calling permission configuration in Control Hub under the settings for each location.

May

May 29, 2020

Places License Updates

The places license now includes busy lamp monitoring, call forward for busy or unanswered calls, call hold/ resume, call transfer, and hoteling for hosts. This update saves cost for customers and enhances user interactions with Places.

May 28, 2020

Call Forwarding, Voicemail, and Caller ID

You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure user features for Call Forwarding, Voicemail, and Caller ID. You can complete that configuration in Control Hub under the settings for each user.

For more information, see:

• Configure Call Forwarding for Webex Calling Users

• Voicemail Settings for Webex Calling Users

• Specify Caller ID Options for Webex Calling Users

Calling Permissions for Users

You can determine what calling permissions each user has. You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to set up and configure calling permissions for a user. You can complete calling permission configuration in Control Hub under the settings for each user.

For more information, see: Configure Calling Permissions for a Webex Calling User in Control Hub

May 26, 2020

Change License Types

Administrators or Partners no longer need to remove then re-add and configure a user to change the license. You can now upgrade Webex Calling licenses to enterprise, or downgrade the license to basic all from Control Hub. Upgrading and downgrading licenses maintains user’s feature settings and assigned device/clients.

May 21, 2020

RedSky Integration with Webex Calling

We now support RedSky integration for Webex Calling, a feature that replaces a customer's use of the cloud PSTN provider or the on-premise PSTN provider (through local gateway) with RedSky's Horizon Mobility Service for emergency calls. RedSky Horizon Mobility provides an E911 solution for Webex Calling that lets you take advantage of user mobility instead of traditional static offerings. Horizon Mobility can track soft client users (using the MyE911 app) and HTTP-Enabled Location Delivery (HELD) compatible devices as they move around the organization's location. When the MyE911 app is unable to automatically determine a soft client users' location, the app prompts the user to input their location. Horizon Mobility provides email and SMS notifications for events including emergency calls and test (933) calls. Optional services include emergency call monitoring with barge-in and emergency call recording. This integration is only available for Webex Calling locations based in the US and Canada.

For more information, see RedSky Emergency 911 Service for Webex Calling.

May 15, 2020

Updates to The First Time Setup Wizard for Webex Calling

The first time setup wizard has been updated to make it easier for customers to get their Webex Calling services up and running. Several fields have been removed from the first time setup wizard including the assign phone number to a location requirement. Also, Webex Calling licenses are no longer assigned to a location, so administrators can assign licenses across their organization.

For more information see: Configure Cisco Webex Calling for Your Organization and Set Up Your Webex Calling Features.

May 11, 2020

New devices including Cisco IP Phone 6861 (Wi-Fi) and 6871 (with color display) Multiplatform Phones and AudioCodes MediaPack 1288 and 17 are now supported.

May 5, 2020

The Dubber Call Recording solution for Webex Calling is being readied now as a Cisco Solutions Plus Partner with pricing planned for access in the Cisco Commerce Workspace (CCW). Dubber's SaaS-based call recording subscription option for Webex Calling provides enterprises with a strategic cloud-based service with unlimited scale to meet regulatory compliance with actionable insight into their voice communications like never before.

For more information, see Enable Call Recording for an Organization.

May 4, 2020

Regional Media for Endpoints and Local Gateways

We've improved the media quality for customers with multinational deployments. Multiplatform phones, analog telephone adapters (ATAs), soft clients, and local gateways will register to Session Border Controllers (SBCs) in their local regions. Keeping media in the local Webex Calling region helps to improve media quality by reducing latency and jitter.

April

April 29, 2020

Audio Quality Enhancements

Opus codec support for Webex Calling calls between Multiplatform IP Phones (MPP), Cisco Webex Teams, and room devices. This improves sound quality and lowers bandwidth usage for call flows involving those clients.

For more information, see Audio Specifications for Webex Calling.

March

March 24, 2020

CScan for Webex Calling

CScan, the network readiness test for Webex Calling, now tests more network characteristics. Run the Advanced Diagnostic Test at https://cscan.webex.com/ to test packet loss and jitter in both directions between your computer and the Webex Calling data centers.

March 16, 2020

Regional Media

In preparation for the upcoming Regional Media feature, we've combined North America, EMEA, Australia, and Japan into one Port Reference table for SPs and VARs called Production. To avoid a service outage, we strongly recommend that you update your firewalls accordingly before the upcoming release of Regional Media for Endpoints and Local Gateways.

New Phone Support

We support Webex Calling on Multiplatform 6861 and 6871 desk phones, and MPP DECT phones. These phones can be activated the same way you activate any other device.

We've added these phones to the devices list here.

March 6, 2020

Power-Up Webinars

February

February 25, 2020

Optional Extensions

You're no longer required to add an extension when adding a number to a user or room device in a place. It's now just an option that's available to you if you need it.

For more information, see the following articles:

• Configure and Manage Webex Calling Users

• Configure and Manage Webex Calling Devices

February 24, 2020

Call Waiting

You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to enable Call Waiting for users. You can complete that configuration right in Control Hub.

Call Waiting allows people to take multiple calls at once. With call waiting, users can place a call on hold to answer a different call.

For more information, see Enable Call Waiting for Cisco Webex Calling.

Push-to-Talk

You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to enable Push-to-Talk for users. You can complete that configuration right in Control Hub.

Push-to-Talk connects users in different parts of your organization. For example, you can create a list of customer service representatives who can chat with Jim in the warehouse using Push-to-Talk on their phones.

For more information, see Configure Push-to-Talk for Webex Calling Users.

February 17, 2020

Local Gateway for Service Providers

Service Providers (SPs) can now leverage the same local gateway configuration that used to be only available to Value Added Resellers (VARs).

For more information, see the following articles:

• Configure Local Gateway on IOS-XE for Webex Calling

• Port Reference Information for Webex Calling

February 11, 2020

CUBE High Availability as LGW

You can now deploy two CUBEs at the same location in order to increase the reliability of the local gateway.

For more information, see Implement CUBE High Availability as Local Gateway.

January

January 21, 2020

Monitoring Configuration

You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to enable Monitoring for users. You can complete that configuration right in Control Hub.

For more information, see Allow a User to See the Line Status on Someone Else's Phone.

Privacy Configuration

You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to enable Privacy for users. You can complete that configuration right in Control Hub.

For more information, see Prevent Someone from Monitoring a User's Line Status.

January 16, 2020

Cloud Connected PSTN Provider (CCP) Program Expansion

In addition to having a certified PSTN provider for Australia and New Zealand, the CCP program has been expanded further to include another provider for United States, Canada, and Latin America.

To keep up-to-date about the CCP program and get a current list of certified CCP providers, refer to the CCP Community.

December

December 16, 2019

Hoteling Guest Configuration

You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to configure a user as a hoteling guest. You can complete that configuration right in Control Hub.

For more information, see the following Help articles:

• Administrators—Turn On Hoteling for Webex Calling Users

• Users:

  • Link Your Calling Profile to a Host Phone

  • Sign into a Phone as a Guest

  • Sign out of a Phone as a Guest

Barge-In Configuration

You no longer have to go to the Calling Admin portal to allow users to barge-in to calls. You can complete that configuration right in Control Hub.

For more information, see the following Help articles:

• Administrators—Allow Users to Barge In to Ongoing Calls

• Users:

  • Manage Your Barge-In Settings

  • Barge in on Someone's Phone Call

December 6, 2019

Support for PSTN on Cisco Webex Room Devices

Room devices now support multimedia calling in a place. Administrators can now assign Webex Calling and phone numbers to room devices, giving users in a place the ability to make and receive phone calls from these devices.

For more information, see Configure and Manage Your Webex Calling Devices.

Assign Locations when Adding Users in Bulk

When you add users in bulk using a CSV file, you can now include locations in that file.

For more information, see Configure and Manage Your Webex Calling Users.

November

November 21, 2019

Delete a Location

Available in the following regions: North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Japan. Coming soon to Australia.

If you have a location that's either no longer in use or was configured incorrectly, you can now delete that location but only after you first delete the users and places associated with it. When you delete a location, you delete all of its assigned services and numbers. Any location can be deleted except the default location (usually the first location you created).

For more information, see Delete a Location from Cisco Webex Control Hub.

Support for Special Characters in User's First and Last Name

You'll soon be able to enter special characters as part of someone's first and last name and have them be reflected in Caller ID.

Call Recording

Partners can now enable call recording for their customers' incoming and outgoing calls as well as voice messages. Customers can choose which users to enable the feature for and customize settings such as Pause and Resume, recording announcements, and more.

We've created the following articles:

• Partners—Enable Call Recording for an Organization

• Administrators—Enable Call Recording for Webex Calling Users

• Users—Webex Calling App | Pause Recordings

Support in Even More Countries

We now support the following sell-in countries: Japan and Mexico.

And we support the following branch office-only countries: Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey and Vietnam.

We've updated the following articles:

• Where is Cisco Webex Available

• Port Reference Information for Webex Calling

Secure and Simplified Device Onboarding

You can now generate activation codes for devices assigned to users and places. Users can now register their own phones to the cloud. All that's required is to unpack the device, enter a code, and their MPP device is fully operational with Webex Calling. You can also add and assign devices in bulk, making device onboarding even easier!

We've updated the following Help article:

• Configure and Manage Webex Calling Devices

Basic License for Users and Places

The Basic Station adds a new user license type to Webex Calling that enables limited calling-only capabilities to a user while offering more functionality than a Place.

We've updated the following Help articles:

• Prepare Your Environment for Webex Calling

• Configure Webex Calling for Your Organization

• Configure and Manage Your Webex Calling Users

New Phone Support

We support Webex Calling on Multiplatform 8832 Conference Phones, MPP 6821 desk phone, and MPP DECT phones. These phones can be activated the same way you activate any other device.

We've added these phones to the devices list here.

Client Support for Tablet and Chromebook

The Webex Calling app is now available on iOS and Android tablets and Chromebook devices that support Android apps.

We've added this capability to the Webex Calling App section of the System Requirements article.

Enterprise Dial Plan

You can now update your dial plan to add a unique routing prefix to each one of your locations, add a steering digit to a routing prefix, change internal extension lengths, and much more.

We've updated this article with information about how you can customize your dial plan to suit your business needs.

Multi-PSTN for Webex Calling for Service Providers (SPs)

You now have the option to select a different PSTN provider when you set up the calling plan for each of your locations in Control Hub. Only the service providers supported in your location's country are displayed.

We've updated this article with the information you need to get started.

Cloud Connected PSTN Provider (CCPP)

As a Webex Calling for VARs customer, you can now choose between the following calling settings:

• Cloud Connected PSTN—A cloud solution that doesn't require a significant investment in local hardware.

• Local gateway—Allows you to keep your current PSTN provider or maybe you want to be able to connect non-cloud sites with cloud sites and have a common dial plan (hybrid option). You may choose this option if you have multiple locations and you don't want to go all cloud, all at once.

We've updated this article with information about how you select these options in Control Hub:

Language Settings

You now have more ways to specify your preferred language in Webex Control Hub, such as when you create a new customer using the First Time Setup Wizard or add a location.

We've added these settings to the following Help articles:

• Prepare Your Environment for Webex Calling

• Configure Webex Calling for Your Organization

Calling in Webex Teams

We've changed the default calling behavior that's integrated with Webex Teams.

Check out this article for more information.

Connect Line Enhancements

Delivers a better and more transparent user experience. Connected Line Identification Presentation (COLP) enhances transparency displaying the caller ID of the actual connected party and provides the terminating party with the ability to prevent the presentation of their identity to the caller.

Enhanced Telephone Number Search

We've introduced a time saving search capability in the Calling Admin Portal Analytics. In addition to being able to retrieve call analytics by all location numbers and extensions or up to 50 individual site numbers or extensions, you can now search for a single external number.

Provides a time-saving benefit to administrators by showing only desired calls. Eliminates the need to download the full list via export and use an external program to filter the calls.

Service Assurance Enhancements

We expanded visibility of the Service Assurance widget in the Calling Admin Portal (previously only available in Webex calling for VAR). CScan is a tool that can be used to check the status of location ports and bandwidth.

For more information, see this article.