Overview

Webex Go enables the full suite of Webex Calling features, from the phone’s native dialer, with no app required. Webex Go comes in two deployment options that are specifically designed to provide flexibility and choice.

  • Webex Go BYOD–Extend users business number (extension or DID) by adding an eSIM and second line on their personal phone.

  • Webex Go Mobile Operator–Replace a user’s fixed business line with a company-provided wireless number and plan.

With Webex Go, you can easily make and answer business calls from your mobile phone’s native dialer and take advantage of enterprise-grade calling features without having to use of the Webex App. Webex Go allows mobile hybrid workers to effortlessly transfer calls between Cisco devices, desk phones, or your computer with the Webex App. If you have the Webex App on your mobile phone, you can easily upgrade any call to a full collaboration meeting. UseWebex Calling midcall features like hold, transfer, invite, and video meetings to share content or collaborate with full video.

IT admins can centrally manage the setup of Webex Go-enabled mobile devices through Control Hub. You can also apply corporate policies to these devices, such as compliance recording, to enhance enterprise-level control and security.

Benefits

Caller

  • Mobile-first collaboration and the convenience of using a mobile phone built-in dialer for business calls

  • Flexibility of making and answering business calls from anywhere

  • Increased call quality via Mobile 5G HD voice while on the go

  • Availability of enterprise-wide calling features such as extension dialing, business voicemail, call recording and more

  • Single business number across Webex devices, Webex App, Webex Go, and unified view of user presence across these endpoints.

  • Elevate a mobile call to a feature-rich Video Meeting with the Webex App to share content or visually collaborate

  • Easy transfer of call to another Webex Device to continue the conversation

  • Centralized access to call history and voicemails in the mobile native dialer and Webex App

IT administrator

  • Easy provisioning and management within Webex Control Hub with access to troubleshooting and analytics

  • Collaborate with peace of mind knowing your communications are secure and compliant

More about Webex Go deployment options

Webex Go currently supports two deployment options to properly support personal phone and corporate-provided mobile phones.

Webex Go BYOD–Personal mobile phone

Webex Go BYOD integrates Webex Calling with users’ personal mobile device and adds the business phone number as a second line through eSIM to the device. It enables users to manage both personal and business communications on a single mobile device. Users can make and receive business calls with their existing Webex Callingnumber (DID or extension) and access enterprise-grade features like compliant call recording, all without needing a separate app, while keeping their personal phone number distinct. All business calls are routed over a mobile network, so users experience a higher media quality compared to calls via Webex App using Over-the-Top (OTT) Voice-over-IP on the personal data plan.

Webex Go reduces the burden on IT by essentially making personal mobile devices secure endpoints on their business phone system. It offers centralized control and management within Control Hub, allowing IT admins to apply business compliance policies and access analytics for business calls made on personal mobile devices.

Webex Go Mobile Operator (with AT&T)

Webex Go Mobile Operator, starting with AT&T in the United States, elevates the wireless number to replace the fixed business number of the Webex Calling subscriber. Webex Calling users can now utilize their company provided wireless number and mobile plan, as their single number identity across all their Cisco devices, including their AT&T mobile phone. All Webex Calling enterprise-grade calling capabilities are now available through the native dialer of the AT&T mobile phone, and users now can extend their AT&T wireless number to become their Webex identity for all Webex communications. Users can make and receive calls using their mobile phone’s native dialer and stay connected on the go. All calls are routed through AT&T’s secure, fast, and reliable 5G nationwide network, ensuring users experience clear audio quality on their business mobile devices.

Webex Go Mobile Operator eliminates the need for a traditional fixed business line and helps reduce PSTN spend, while simplifying mobile device management. This offers enterprises a fully compliant and secure mobile device strategy, enhancing efficiency through centralized provisioning of new mobile numbers and extended device management in Control Hub, with access to real-time troubleshooting and analytics.

Feature comparison for Webex on mobile devices

Feature

Webex App on mobile

Webex Go BYOD

Webex Go Mobile Operator

Mobile device ownership

N/A

Employee provided

Company provided

Identity

Single identity (business)

Dual identity (personal and business)

Single identity (business)*

Experience

App only

Second line through Cisco eSIM

Primary line through mobile operator SIM

Phone number type

Business fixed line through app dialer

Business fixed line through dual SIM (native dialer)

Mobile number

Dialing interface

Webex App only

Mobile native dialer

Mobile native dialer

VoLTE (high quality voice)

No

Yes

Yes

Roaming

N/A

Between Webex Go BYOD countries only (US, UK, France)

Yes, based on mobile operator plan

SMS

No

Business texting through Webex App (US and Canada with Cisco Calling Plans only)

Yes, native texting support (Unified messaging is on the roadmap)

Data plan

No

No, limited and throttled data only while on Webex Call

Yes, enabled by mobile operator

VoWiFi

Yes

No

Yes

Supported on any device

Yes

Limited to Webex Go BYOD certified devices

Yes, based on mobile operator

Supported on locked phones

Yes

No

Yes

Requirements

Webex App installed on mobile device

Webex Callinglicense, PSTN number assigned, Webex Go BYOD add-on, unlocked phone

Webex Calling license, certified mobile plan/number, Webex Go Mobile Operator SKU

Webex Calling add-on license/SKU

N/A

A-Webex-Go-C

A-Webex-Go-M-C

Cost

N/A

$9 USD list price per user / month

Zero dollar SKU with 100% purchase Adjustment for the $5 USD list price per user / month

Availability

US, UK, France (additional countries pending)

US only with AT&T (additional mobile operators pending)

*Webex Go Mobile Operator can support a second personal line on dual eSIM enabled phones, but the focus is on the primary business mobile plan and number.

Prerequisites for Webex Go

  • Available to users on Webex Calling in U.S. or UK region and U.S. or UK locations

  • Organization should have Webex Go licenses (paid or trial)

  • Supported on unlocked, eSIM compatible mobile phones

  • Sold through Webex Calling certified partners

Prerequisites for mobile operator

  • Requires a supported mobile operator plan that supports Webex Go mobile operator.

  • Organizations need a Webex Go mobile operator add-on SKU (A-Webex-Go-M-C).

  • Mobile number must be assigned to the Webex Calling subscriber through the Control Hub. Refer to Provision Webex Go for more information.

  • Wi-Fi Calling must be enabled on the Mobile Number (MNO requirement)

    [Settings → Cellular → Mobile Number → Wi-Fi Calling (ON)]

How Webex Go works

Webex Go extends Webex Calling to the built-in dialer of an end user’s phone, by using eSIM technology. Once Webex Go eSIM has been activated successfully, end users will have a Webex branded mobile network, dedicated for business Calling on their device. The Webex network provider connects to the Webex Calling platform to route business calls and provide access to enterprise-wide Calling features built in on the mobile phone. From the platform standpoint, Webex Go is treated as a SIP registered device, making it another endpoint where Webex business calls are delivered.

Webex Go BYOD - Dual identity (personal mobile number and work number)

Dual identity setup with personal and work numbers via Webex Go BYOD.

Webex Go Mobile Operator - Single identity (work number = wireless number)

Single identity setup with work and wireless numbers unified via Webex Go Mobile Operator.