this is a verson of what I sent to Global Rev staff,
As promised, these instructions work for both our weekly teleconference Democracy Movements Weekly International News Briefing and for the Monthly Special Event for Asia and the Pacific. 
To keep this in context, Nick Chesterfield, editor of West Papua Media will be the main guest, however, other figures from the support organizations are indicating they want space on this call. This seems a natural for Global Rev. In point of fact, Dee Shanger(Occupy Toronto Live) and Michael Buell (San Diego) are each expected to lifestream the audio. However, Rise, no worries, Nick is putting together a video package to overlay the audio track over.

therefore, there are ways to add visual content for follow-up versions.

Here then are the detailed international instructions for the calls from maestro conference.com

Below are well constructed instructions by maestroconference.com for accessing our news briefs when we hold our open teleconferences. To recap, these are open to grassroots activists such as my friends at Los Indignatos, to journalists such as associates in Tunis, or advocates for NGOs like ICNC in Washington DC, etc. We even let n the occasional Pirate Party MP from time to time :) Point is this is for democracy and related needs and issues.


Dean Edwards
coordinating editor, international and North America desks, Democracy Watch News
Salem, OR
(503) 581-8560
dedwards@... 
oormg@...
Skype Salembard



Rhea, Oct 27 12:05:
Hi Dean,

Thank you for reaching out to us!

If you are calling in from outside the US, please READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY! Otherwise, you won't succeed in joining the call, or you might accidentally spend a lot of money unnecessarily!

There are FIVE ways of calling in to join the conversation. All of them require you to CALL THE EVENT (using phone or VoIP), and the use of your PIN. One of the best ways is MCdialer -- Option 3 below.

Option 1: Use the assigned phone number

You can call in by phone. You can use the assigned phone number that is given to you when you register. If you live outside of the United States, and you call the assigned number directly, you will be charged an international calling rate.

In case of pin difficulties or frequent call drops, dial this number instead: (408) 740-6030, and use the same pin. This usually resolved either of those issues.

Option 2: Use special international phone numbers

You can call by phone for the countries below. If you are calling from any of the following countries listed below, you may call in using the numbers listed, but note: LOCAL TOLL CHARGES APPLY. You can use these numbers instead of the assigned number:

Austria: +082 04 000 1505
Belgium: +32 7 035 4807
Canada: (now under the new Global Access Plan only. Sign up on the Access Page, or suggest VoIP options below).
France: +33 8 21 61 05 86
Germany: +49 1803 002 073 <-- caller must consult with his/her telco about possible charges.
Poland: +48 80 100 3524
South Africa: +27 87 550 0677
Spain: +34 902 881 203
Switzerland: +41 84 820 7427
UK: +44 844 4733032
# Holland: 0870 001 980 (see note below)
# Ireland: 0818 270 066 (see note below)
# Italy: 848 391 844 (see note below)
# Sweden: 0939 2066 500 (see note below)
* Australia: +61 28 011 4954 (see Skype note below)
* Chile: +56 2570 9889 (see Skype note below)
* Denmark: +45 3693 4670 (see Skype note below)
* Finland: +358 92 316 4593 (see Skype note below)
* Hong Kong: +852 8199 0473 (see Skype note below)
* Hungary: +36 21 252 3870 (see Skype note below)
* Mexico: +52 558 421 4214 (see Skype note below)
* Sweden: +46 85 016 4384 (see Skype note below)
* UK: +44 207 1931545 (see Skype note below) <--DO NOT USE. will change this number soon.

# This number can be called only from within this country.
* These dial-in numbers are provided by Skype. The reliability is lower than our other numbers, and there is a capacity limitation of 25 callers total across all of these numbers.
**A complete list of your calling methods and international numbers is available at http://myaccount.maestroconference.com/customer/access

Option 3: Use MCdialer

You can call in for FREE using the MCDIALER. You can download the free software that will allow you to connect directly to MaestroConference. 
Simply go to http://maestroconference.zendesk.com/entries/23434887-MC-Dialer , download and install the program and just use your pin when it's time to join the call. You MUST read the instructions carefully to get it to work.

**You should install and test MCDialer BEFORE the call by connecting and using the test Pin 444666. If you get sent to a room and hear music, you know it will work for the actual event, when it is time. When your conference is set to start, use the Pin that was originally assigned to you.

Option 4: Use Skype

You can call in for FREE using Skype. First, you need to add to your contacts one of these two Skype names: Maestro4294 or MCDirect1. 
Please make sure you add the Skype contact EARLY to your contacts to make sure you are connected, to avoid scrambling at the last minute to get connected.

IF SKYPE DOES NOT APPROVE your request, refer to this document:

http://maestroconference.zendesk.com/entries/44443540-How-To-Make-Skype-Approve-mcdirect1-or-maestro4294

When you are ready to call in, click on CALL PHONE (not Video Call). 
To input your PIN, you need to left click with your mouse on the “Call” button on the dashboard at the top of your Skype screen (not the green button under the contact) and scroll down and click on “Show Dial Pad”.

**If you are not able to get in, it could be because the Skype lines are overloaded. In that case, please try one of the other ways to call in. If your Skype call quality is poor, hang up and dial again, until you get a good connection.

Option 5: Use the WEBPHONES

The Webphone is an experimental, browser based phone. This connects directly to the MaestroConference servers. You do not need to dial a phone number. Simply use your pin and make the call.

The experimental webphone is found here: http://webphonetest.maestroconference.com/#

You MUST make sure that you have Allowed Adobe Flash to access the microphone. Click "allow", and then OK in the dialogue box. Click Settings if you did not see a dialogue box, or need to double check your settings. Only then will your microphone work during the call.

Another is the WEBRTC. http://webphonetest.maestroconference.com/webrtc/

WEBRTC ONLY WORKS WITH GOOGLE CHROME.

Screenshare note

The "Screenshare" directions are optional. You should join the call first by phone or VoIP, and then access "Screenshare" as well. YOU CANNOT JOIN A CONFERENCE BY JUST RUNNING THE SCREENSHARE.


Warmest Regards, 
Rhea Joy M. Manantan 
Client Satisfaction Specialist 
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