RM553223 - Microsoft Teams: Voice tethering

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Summary

The voice tethering feature builds on the recent introduction of Sign Language Mode. It ensures that when an interpreter voices for a D/HH signer, captions and transcripts attribute the spoken content to the signer rather than the interpreter. This provides accurate representation in meetings and makes it clear who is contributing to the conversation. It also improves downstream meeting intelligence such as Copilot so that notes, summaries, action items, and insights are attributed to the correct participant.

Last Updated

Aug 5, 2026

Published Feb 5, 2026

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Status

Launched

Release

General Availability
Targeted Release

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Desktop
Mac
Web

Service

Microsoft Teams

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Launched
General Availability
Targeted Release
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC

Cloud

GCC
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

The voice tethering feature builds on the recent introduction of Sign Language Mode. It ensures that when an interpreter voices for a D/HH signer, captions and transcripts attribute the spoken content to the signer rather than the interpreter. This provides accurate representation in meetings and makes it clear who is contributing to the conversation. It also improves downstream meeting intelligence such as Copilot so that notes, summaries, action items, and insights are attributed to the correct participant.

GA date: March CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Mar 16, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. Aug 5, 2026 · 10:47 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Tags, Status

  2. Mar 16, 2026 · 11:00 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version