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What Actually Happens When an AI Agent Answers a Phone Call?

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It's 7:46 PM on a Tuesday. A homeowner's kitchen sink is leaking and she's calling the first plumber in her search results. The office closed an hour ago. She hears it ring twice, then someone picks up, asks what's wrong, and books her a morning appointment. She hangs up relieved. She didn't talk t…

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  1. 2026-08-26 11:25 · DEV Community — AI
    What Actually Happens When an AI Agent Answers a Phone Call?

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