Teams Phone Call Transfer Improvements MC1296872

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Microsoft 365 AdminsTeams AdminsIT ManagersService Owners

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Assessment Reasoning

The update brings workflow changes for Teams Phone call transfer on desktop, introducing quick actions and a new default transfer type. Admin preparation is minimal, but documentation and user training may need update. User impact is moderate as the default behaviour adjustment and UI updates alter how calls are transferred, though functionality is improved rather than removed. Urgency is moderate since rollout started recently and no immediate admin action is required.

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ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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AT A GLANCE

Teams Phone on desktop now makes call transfers faster with separate buttons, suggested contacts, and a new default transfer type.

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END USERS

Users will see new Transfer and Consult buttons, suggested contacts, and blind transfer as the default option.

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IT ADMINS

Inform users about the changes and update documentation or training as needed.

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ROLLOUT TIMELINE

Past:
Completed June 2026

📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

MC1296872: Teams Phone on Desktop Simplifies Call Transfer with Quick Actions, Suggested Targets, and New Default Setting
Message ID: MC1296872

[Introduction]

Microsoft Teams is improving the call transfer experience on desktop (Windows and Mac) to make transferring calls faster and more intuitive. This update simplifies the workflow, reduces the number of steps required, and helps users quickly find the right transfer target.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 561028.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We began rolling out in early June 2026 and expect to complete by early June 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late June 2026 and expect to complete by late June 2026.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

All Microsoft Teams users on desktop (Windows and Mac) using Teams Phone

What will happen:

Transfer and Consult transfer are now separate top-level actions in the call controls. Previously, both options were grouped under a single Transfer button that opened a dropdown menu, requiring two clicks to initiate either action. Transfer and Consult transfer buttons are now available directly in the call controls, reducing each to a single click.

Screenshot: Teams call screen showing an active call; the call control bar at the top shows that the Consult and Transfer buttons are available during the call:

Suggested transfer targets. When a user opens the transfer dialog, they’ll see a list of suggested contacts based on their transfer history, displayed as quick-select options beneath the search bar. This helps users who frequently transfer calls to the same people quickly find the right person without searching. Suggestions are scoped to the user’s primary line and do not include transfers made on behalf of delegate or shared lines.
Updated default transfer behavior. Based on user feedback, the default transfer type has changed from safe transfer to blind transfer. With blind transfer, the call is handed off immediately, and the user can move on without waiting for the target to answer. Previously, the default was safe transfer, which kept the call window open until the target picked up and rang back if the target did not answer. Safe transfer is still available by enabling the “Ring Back” toggle in the transfer dialog.