MC1077865 - Updated: Microsoft Teams: Introducing the Network Strength Indicator

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Microsoft Teams

Last Updated

Jun 10, 2025

Published May 19, 2025

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Updated message
New feature
User impact

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Desktop
Mac

Summary

Microsoft Teams is introducing a Network Strength Indicator to improve meeting clarity by displaying network quality using a 3-bar system. The rollout will start in late August 2025 for Targeted Release and early September 2025 for General Availability. Update your training and documentation accordingly.

More information

Updated June 10, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

To improve meeting clarity and reduce confusion caused by connectivity issues, we’re adding a new Network Strength Indicator. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 414513

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late August 2025 and expect to complete by early September 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early September 2025 and expect to complete by mid-September 2025.

How this will affect your organization:

This feature will display your current network quality using a simple 3-bar system: Good (3 bars), Poor (2 bars), and Bad (1 bar). When your connection is limited, we’ll suggest actions to help conserve bandwidth and maintain meeting performance. You’ll also be able to see when other participants are experiencing poor or bad network conditions, providing better context for disruptions in the meeting.

What you need to do to prepare:

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.