How to connect an AI agent to a phone number

Bland enables AI applications such as ChatGPT, Claude, coding assistants, and custom software to make phone calls through its voice AI, which receives a plain-language task, conducts the call, and returns a summary to the agent. Users can either try outbound calling for free through a shared Bland number or subscribe to the Agent Phone Plan, which provides a dedicated local U.S. number for calls, texts, and callbacks at $9.99 for the first month and $19.99 monthly thereafter. Connections can be made through Bland’s MCP server, REST API, direct sign-in integrations, or API keys, depending on the agent, with setup instructions varying across platforms. Account signup can be initiated by an agent but requires user approval, and some supported agents can use Link-based payments for initial enrollment. The plan is intended for a single agent handling one interaction at a time, with limits on simultaneous calls, call volume, texts, destinations, and total minutes; users needing greater capacity may use Bland’s Build offering. Bland positions its service as a simpler alternative to building a custom voice system with a carrier such as Twilio, while noting that carriers may be preferable for developers requiring full control.

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