u3a - Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing

Please find below links to a number of videoconferencing options as compiled by the Trust, based on u3a recommendations. 

Reference to these products/services do not constitute an endorsement or imply a recommendation by the Third Age Trust.

For access to free tutorials, please visit our Online Tutorials page

For most of the programmes listed, you can find accompanying user instructions over on our how to guidance page

Not a fan of video calls? - Take a look at this list of messaging services instead 

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    Web Link Zoom

    Zoom offers free video conferencing and messaging across any device, with up to 100 participants (with a 40 minutes time limit on meetings with three or more total participants), and unlimited 1:1 meetings.

    Visit the how to guidance section for assistance setting up your account and using this program. 

    Visit our FAQs page for further information

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    Web Link Skype

    Make and receive free voice and video calls over the internet using a computer, web browser, or mobile phone

    Visit the how to guidance section for assistance setting up your account and using this program. 

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    Web Link Jitsi

    A free, no-registration video conferencing application that can be used via web on a desktop PC, or on phnes and tablets with Android, and iOS (Apple) operating systems.

    Visit the how to guidance section for assistance setting up your account and using this program. 

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    Web Link Lifesize Go

    Free, unlimited group video conferencing calls with up to 8 participants.

    Visit the how to guidance section for assistance using this program. 

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    Web Link Google Duo

    Simple, high quality video calls for smartphones, tablets and computers.

    Visit the how to guidance section for assistance setting up your account and using this program. 

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    Web Link Google Meet

    Free for Google account holders and can host large meetings of up to 100 attendees

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    Web Link Video conferencing options

    Various u3a groups have let us know which video conferencing tools they are using, which can be seen in this easy to digest, side-by-side comparison

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    Web Link Microsoft Teams

    Teams is built on Microsoft 365 groups, and offers audio and video calling, easy file sharing via SharePoint and chat features.