How to purchase right setup for automated inbound survey

The following are questions and answers related to setting up a new account for inbound survey. The customer has already created an advanced IVR app using the trial account.

1 What features do I need to purchase to run just an inbound automated phone survey?

You need the base subscription for one user and the optional feature “inbound call center with phone number”.

2 Do these features include a phone number for people to call to take the automated phone survey?

Yes. The optional feature mentioned above comes with a dedicated phone number, in the area code of your choice.

3 How many people can call at once to take the automated phone survey?

The optional feature mentioned above comes with 1 line/channel, meaning only one person can call at a time. However, you can add more inbound channels to your account to increase the capacity. For example, if you have a total of 10 channels, 10 people can call in to take the survey concurrently.

4 Does the monthly rate for the features I need include everything? Or am I going to be paying per minute as well on top of the monthly fee for the features?

You need to pay per minute for every connected calls. The per minute rate is based on your monthly call volume.

5 Does the free trial cover all the features needed to test the automated inbound phone survey?

Yes. But you will not get a dedicated phone number. Once your IVR app is deployed, then set it in the Setup, PBX, IVR app page. Then you can call in to test. If you use your registered phone to call in, there will be no per minute charge also.