Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, Recommended Phone Devices for Gies
This article specifies the current recommendations for phone hardware in the Gies College of Business. If you have any questions about compatibility or features, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@business.illinois.edu
For conference phones or accessories, see the full list of supported devices here.
Basic USB Handset - this is the direct replacement for the Polycom CX300 and Plantronics C540 handset
Yealink MP50 USB Handset - CDW #6391435 - $92.32
There are very few USB Handsets available, but if more are released, they will be listed in this Microsoft article.
Basic VoIP Handset - this is a good option when the phone needs to ring even if someone isn't signed in.
Yealink MP54 Skype for Business VoIP Phone - Ethernet Passthrough, PoE - CDW #6499856 - $178.28
Wired Headsets
The following have all been tested working with Skype for Business, MS Teams, and Zoom. Others may also work; be sure to buy the Microsoft/MS-certified version. All MS-certified USB devices are listed in this Microsoft article.
Jabra Evolve 20 MS - on-ear, stereo - CDW #4633917 - $39.49
Jabra Evolve 30 II MS - on-ear, stereo - CDW #4633923 - $60.56
Poly Plantronics Blackwire C3220 USB-C - CDW #5761828 - $33.35
(For Mac and Windows computers with ONLY USB-C available)
Poly Plantronics Blackwire C3220 USB-A - CDW #5275753 - $35.10
(For Windows computers with USB-A ports)
Wireless Headset
Logitech H820e On Ear Headset - stereo, wireless (DECT, not Bluetooth), includes charging station - CDW #3019347 - $163.27
Yealink WH63 - for Microsoft Teams - mono, wireless (DECT, not Bluetooth), in-ear, includes charging station - CDW #6415212 - $175.12
For conference phones or accessories, see the full list of supported devices here.