How long does an Operator Connect deployment take?

Operator Connect deployment can be completed in as little as one business day once the Microsoft licensing and carrier agreement are in place. The actual configuration inside the Teams Admin Center takes roughly five minutes per the carrier-guided setup process, though number porting from a previous carrier may add time depending on the losing carrier's release schedule.

The fastest deployments happen when the organization already has Microsoft 365 with Teams Phone licensed and needs new numbers rather than porting existing ones. In that scenario, the carrier completes verification, numbers appear in the Teams Admin Center, and an administrator assigns them to users through a drop-down menu. Number porting (transferring existing numbers from a previous carrier) adds variable time because the losing carrier must authorize the release, which can take days to weeks depending on the provider. Atlantech Online handles carrier onboarding, number migration, and ongoing voice support as part of a guided, operator-led process rather than a self-service-only experience. There are no setup fees and no porting fees with Atlantech's Operator Connect service, and new customers receive the first month free.