autodialer
Automated phone dialer
An autodialer is a device or software that automatically dials telephone numbers from a list, typically used for telemarketing, political campaigns, debt collection, or emergency notifications.
When someone answers, the system may play a recorded message or connect the call to a live operator.
Autodialers are regulated in many jurisdictions because of their association with unwanted robocalls and spam.
The campaign used an autodialer to reach thousands of voters before election day.
Unsolicited bulk messages
- robocallAutomated prerecorded phone message
- unwantedNot wished for
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
blocked · scam · spoofing · complaint · illegal · deceptive · fraudulent · FTC
Selling via telephone
- outboundHeaded away from origin
- prospectingSearching for mineral wealth
- scriptedWritten out beforehand
- unsolicitedNot asked for
pitching · upselling · cross-selling · callback · commission · robocall
Programs directing computer operations
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- modemDigital-to-analog signal converter
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- databaseOrganized digital information collection
CRM · VoIP · telephony · PBX · integration · cloud-based · interface · programming
Rate of motion
- productivityOutput relative to input
- time-savingReducing required duration
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- volumeAmount of space filled
throughput · streamlining · simultaneous · scalability · capacity · workload · metrics · optimization
Organized effort toward goal
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- canvassingSystematic direct voter outreach
- petitioningFormally requesting action
- advocacyPleading for a cause
nonprofit · charity · donations · grassroots · volunteering · political · polling
spam
Unsolicited bulk messages
harassment · blocked · scam · spoofing · complaint · illegal · deceptive · fraudulent · FTC · violations
telesales
Selling via telephone
- outboundHeaded away from origin
- prospectingSearching for mineral wealth
- scriptedWritten out beforehand
unsolicited · pitching · upselling · cross-selling · callback · commission · robocall
software
Programs directing computer operations
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- modemDigital-to-analog signal converter
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
database · CRM · VoIP · telephony · PBX · integration · cloud-based · interface · programming · SaaS
speed
Rate of motion
- productivityOutput relative to input
- time-savingReducing required duration
- schedulingAssigning times to events
volume · throughput · streamlining · simultaneous · scalability · capacity · workload · metrics · optimization
campaign
Organized effort toward goal
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- canvassingSystematic direct voter outreach
- petitioningFormally requesting action
advocacy · nonprofit · charity · donations · grassroots · volunteering · political · polling
- call centerscold call, inbound call, outbound, call volume, queue
- direct salesbuy now, order now, call now, call to action, toll-free number
- dialers
- phone callsphone number, robocall, cell number, cold call, mobile number
- Phreakingblue box, red box, Cap'n Crunch, Captain Crunch, phreaker