The problem IVR solves
Without routing, the first person who picks up has to transfer the caller manually, callers repeat themselves, and calls ring out when one person is busy. An IVR sorts callers before an agent answers, and queues keep them on hold with music instead of losing them.
Routing options
- Multi-level IVR menus with recorded greetings
- Department routing for sales, support, orders, billing or branches
- Queues and ring groups so several agents share a desk
- Time-based routing for working hours, breaks and holidays
- Hold music while callers wait
Example call flow
- 1Caller dials your number
The IVR plays your greeting.
- 2Caller picks an option
For example, 2 for order tracking.
- 3Call joins the right queue
All free agents in that desk ring together.
- 4Agent answers
The call is logged and recorded under your business number.
Who uses it
Helplines with several departments, ISPs routing by area, hospitals separating appointments from reports, and businesses with branches in different cities.