Can OpenClaw make phone calls? Yes, and the hard part is picking a route

OpenClaw can place and receive AI-mediated phone calls when connected to a phone number and calling provider, with options ranging from self-managed integrations to hosted services. Bland promotes its Agent Phone Plan, which provides a dedicated US local number for calling and texting, AI text replies, one simultaneous call, US and Canada coverage, and capped included usage for an introductory $9.99 first month followed by $19.99 monthly. OpenClaw’s official voice-call plugin and the open-source ClawVoice plugin instead require users to supply accounts, numbers, webhooks, and usage payments through providers such as Twilio, Telnyx, or Plivo, while offering more direct control. Other services include Telnyx’s ClawdTalk, with a limited free shared-number plan and paid dedicated-number tiers; ClawCall, which offers shared or reserved numbers; and AgentPhone, which charges separately for numbers and minutes. The appropriate option depends on whether users prioritize a flat-rate managed number, developer control over telephony infrastructure, a ready-made calling agent, pay-per-use pricing, or a free trial. Bland can be connected through an OpenClaw-guided signup process, manual API-key configuration, or an MCP server integration, although payment approval and account setup remain user-controlled.

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