Bellbird's Simultaneous Call Feature
The account system is common in video calling tools. Typically, an account only allows one call URL to be issued at any one time, meaning simultaneous calls are not possible without adding more accounts.
Although common, this restriction can have a significant negative impact on business.
This article will take a close look at both the challenges presented by standard systems and the ways in which Bellbird, a video calling system developed by DMM Eikaiwa, addresses them.
Issues Resulting from Limited Simultaneous Calls
1. You need the same number of paid accounts as the number of simultaneous calls
Simultaneous calls are necessary when providing online lesson services to dozens of users at the same time, such as for school classes or corporate language training.
But with standard video calling tools, you would need a number of accounts equal to the number of calls you would like to conduct simultaneously.
Furthermore, you also need to consider if the accounts include enough minutes to conduct full lessons. Ensuring you have sufficient time could result in costly upgrades for each account. Depending on the frequency of your classes, these upgrades may not be cost-effective for your business.
The Benefits of Switching to Bellbird
Bellbird addresses the issues presented by the limitations of other services.
As it does not require accounts, you have the freedom to easily create as many simultaneous calls as you need, no matter how large or frequent your classes may be.
This fundamental difference can lead to the following benefits:
1. An increase in sales
1. An increase in sales
With other services, users are restricted in two major ways:
- The number of paid accounts represents the upper limit of simultaneous calls
- Lesson durations are often limited to a maximum of either 40 or 60 minutes
Naturally, removing these restrictions unlocks more chances to boost sales. Firstly, because a higher number of simultaneous calls represents the potential for a higher number of contracted lessons. Secondly, an increase in lesson durations can result in a higher unit price charged for each lesson conducted.
2. Reduction in Operational Costs
2. Reduction in Operational Costs
With other systems, one way to reduce operating costs is to minimize the number of paid accounts while maximizing their reuse within your service.
However, this approach requires the repeated switching and reassigning of paid and free accounts among staff members according to your schedule of upcoming lessons.
The simplicity of Bellbird makes this extra administrative work unnecessary, saving time and money.
Summary
Bellbird's ability to initiate an unlimited number of simultaneous calls is a powerful feature that can have a significant impact on your business.
If you're struggling to deliver multiple lessons simultaneously to schools or corporations — or if you anticipate major growth in class numbers and sizes — consider giving Bellbird a try. We are currently offering a completely free trial!
