V2 Voice API Features Guide
FollowBandwidth has launched its new set of APIs for Voice! These APIs provide the same basic functionality for Voice that our V1 Voice APIs provided, but with 6-second billing and full integration into Bandwidth’s primary portal, the Bandwidth Dashboard. This allows for simpler, easier use alongside Bandwidth’s advanced number management, messaging, and 911 services, and provides a smarter, more cost-effective way for enterprises to scale their API-driven voice communications.
New features
FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
Downloadable BDR .CSV Files | The Bandwidth Dashboard allows you to download rated Billing Detail Records (BDR) for your account. |
6 Second Billing | Billing for each call is rounded to the nearest six seconds as opposed to the nearest minute in the V1 API. This more accurate billing can save customers anywhere from 20-50% depending on average call patterns and durations. |
Application Management | Managed within the Bandwidth Dashboard. Applications help direct call and messaging events, like take an incoming call and connect it with the right phone number or endpoint. Learn more. |
Enhanced features (enhancements over V1 API)
FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
Bandwidth Dashboard |
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Account Management | Manage your phone numbers and applications using the enhanced number management capabilities via the Bandwidth Dashboard. |
Buying Numbers |
Order phone numbers from the Bandwidth Dashboard only - no need to import numbers into the V1 Application Platform! |
Disconnecting Numbers |
Users may disconnect a phone number from the Bandwidth Dashboard. Learn more. |
Porting Numbers |
The Bandwidth Dashboard handles number porting smoothly with our step-by-step workflow and bulk porting APIs. |
API Token Management | Maintained in the Bandwidth Dashboard. Bandwidth APIs use Basic HTTP Authentication. To make API calls, you need your User ID, Token, and Secret. Learn more. |
Platform |
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Enhanced Capacity |
4x the capacity of the current V1 API platform. Access to higher session concurrency and and CPS (Calls Per Second). The default capacity is increased to 3 CPS and 30 sessions over the 1 CPS default for the V1 API platform. |
Geo Redundancy | Rely on multiple data centers and peering connections |
International Support |
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Full International Reach |
Supports International outbound calling (must be contracted) |
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