Key Facts

• AI voice agents cost just $0.10–$0.50 per dial versus $2.00–$4.00 for human SDRs, according to industry benchmarks.
• AI voice agents work 24/7/365 with unlimited simultaneous calls, while human SDRs average just 8 hours a day per industry comparisons.
• Sub-800ms response latency is the industry standard for AI calls to feel natural rather than disjointed according to 2026 benchmarks.
• New campaigns should ramp up starting at about 50 calls per day over 2–3 weeks to avoid being flagged as spam per launch best practices.
• The FCC's February 2024 ruling confirms AI-generated voice calls fall under TCPA's artificial voice definition, requiring prior express consent according to compliance analysis.
• Managed AI calling campaigns start at 9¢ per connected minute, with rates locked before launch and no mid-campaign changes.
• The highest-ROI model is hybrid: AI handles high-volume top-of-funnel work while humans close qualified opportunities according to industry experts.