How much notice time is required to arrange a video conference?

As setting up a video conference depends on the availability of facilities, we recommend booking as early as possible, and at least 7 days prior to the date of the video conference.

What information do I need to provide the video conference operator in order to book a video conference?

• date of the video conference
• start and end times
• number of participants
• location of participants
• numbers to dial to connect to participants at other facilities
• name and telephone number of the party originating the video conference
• telephone number to which charges will be billed
• requirements for multimedia/ visual aids
• line/ connection quality required (acceptable video quality can be obtained using only two regular lines, and near-broadcast quality video (30 frames per minute) can be obtained using six lines)

Can I set up a video conference with participants in other regions?

Yes. Northwestel provides a centrally coordinated reservation system for Public Rooms and Multi-Point Bridging services.

Does the video conference equipment have to be the same at each location?

Not necessarily. Northwestel can connect to locations with different equipment using a technique called Codec conversion. This allows the connection of locations using different digital transmission speeds with speed conversion and rate adaptation.

What kind of video quality is available on a video conference?

Acceptable video quality can be obtained using only two regular lines, and near-broadcast quality video (30 frames per minute) can be obtained using six lines.