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Voice AI agents vs traditional IVR: What actually works better for customer calls

calendar_today June 16, 2026 person SanYee Dieh domain ringcentral

This article examines how voice AI agents outperform legacy interactive voice response (IVR) systems, noting that voice is involved in 82% of all customer interactions. It explains that AI-powered solutions can understand natural speech and resolve requests end-to-end, whereas traditional IVR only routes calls through fixed menus, and includes case studies showing measurable gains in productivity and customer satisfaction.

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