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Microsoft says that to run the Speech containers in environments disconnected from the internet, you must submit a request form and wait for approval.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“To use the Speech containers in environments that are disconnected from the internet, you must submit a request form and wait for approval.”
Speech containers overview - Speech service, Microsoft Learn, n.d., Request approval to run containers disconnected from the internet.
Open the original- What it measures
- The Speech containers are Docker images of Azure speech services that you run on your own hardware. Microsoft's page says the Foundry Tools team reviews the request and emails a decision within 10 business days.
- What it does not show
- The page also describes the container as in public preview. Approval is needed before you can run it offline, so an offline PC app cannot count on it without that step.