What Is BYOC?

Q: Is BYOC better than a platform calling plan

Often cheaper with full carrier control, but more complex to set up and maintain. Best for larger organizations with IT teams.

Q: Can I use BYOC with Microsoft Teams

Yes, through Direct Routing (also called BYOC by Microsoft) you connect Thai SIP Trunks via a certified SBC.

Q: Can Thai organizations use BYOC

Yes, and it is the primary option since Microsoft Calling Plans have limited Thai 02 number availability.

2026-05-07 2 min readSIPPER Team

BYOC lets customers connect their own carrier to Cloud PBX, Microsoft Teams, or UC platforms instead of purchasing voice plans bundled by the platform vendor.

Definition

BYOC (Bring Your Own Carrier) allows customers to choose the SIP Trunk provider that fits their needs, for example an in-country carrier with PDPA compliance, or a carrier with cheaper international rates.

Usage

Common with Microsoft Teams Direct Routing (BYOC), Zoom Phone Premise Peering, Cisco Webex Calling, Yeastar Cloud PBX, and any Cloud PBX supporting external carriers.

Related Concepts

Opposite of the bundled calling plan model where the platform itself is the carrier, Microsoft Calling Plans, Zoom Phone Calling Plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BYOC better than a platform calling plan

Can I use BYOC with Microsoft Teams

Can Thai organizations use BYOC

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