{"id":66489,"date":"2026-04-01T17:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/useful-information\/on-call-number-set-up-a-professional-automated-on-call-line\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T20:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T17:55:23","slug":"on-call-number-set-up-a-professional-automated-on-call-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/articles\/telephony\/on-call-number-set-up-a-professional-automated-on-call-line\/","title":{"rendered":"On-call number: set up a professional, automated on-call line"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An on-call number is more than just <a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/feature\/call-routing\/call-forwarding-2\/\">forwarding a call<\/a> to a cell phone.<br\/>When a customer makes an emergency call at 10pm, he shouldn&#8217;t get an answering machine or a switched-off mobile. They expect an answer. Immediately.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Setting up a professional on-call number means organizing a reliable, automated and secure answering service. Scheduling, transfer scenarios, no-answer management, call traceability&#8230; everything must work without manual intervention, even in the event of unforeseen circumstances. <\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll show you how to structure an efficient on-call line, avoid human error and guarantee 24-hour <a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/useful-information\/sip-telephony\/\">service continuity<\/a>. The aim is simple: to ensure that no urgent call goes unanswered, while maintaining a clear and controlled organization. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to remember :<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A professional on-call number is more than just a call forward to a cell phone. It relies on a cloud switchboard that automatically applies a precise schedule, without manual handling. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automation is the key: time slots, call cascading, escalation and SMS notifications operate according to pre-defined rules. No longer does on-call depend on the memory of one person. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traceability makes all the difference. Every urgent call is recorded in a detailed log. You know who was called, at what time, and whether the incident was handled.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security is based on several levels: network redundancy, overflow management and continuity of service. Even if the offices are closed, the line remains active. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 100% cloud solution like Kavkom lets you activate an on-call number with no hardware, no commitment and pro rata billing. 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\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     KAVKOM BLOG CTA \u2014 Type 2 horizontal\n     Copier ce bloc dans vos articles\n     \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><div class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-wrapper\"><!-- \u2500\u2500 Colonne gauche \u2500\u2500 --><div class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Kavkom-logo-white-footer.webp\" alt=\"Logo Kavkom\"\/><!-- \u270f\ufe0f MODIFIER le texte d'accroche --><p class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-headline\">Boostez la productivit\u00e9 de vos \u00e9quipe commerciales gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 Kavkom, le logiciel de <strong>t\u00e9l\u00e9phonie d&#8217;entreprise<\/strong> 100% cloud. <\/p><!-- \u270f\ufe0f MODIFIER href et texte du bouton --><a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/free-demo-new\/?utm_campaign=agemia&#038;utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=new%20cta\" class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-btn\">Planifier une d\u00e9mo<\/a><\/div><!-- \u2500\u2500 Colonne droite : visuel complet \u2500\u2500 --><div class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-visual\" src=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTA-bas-de-page-1920-x-850-px.png\" alt=\"Aper\u00e7u Kavkom\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">  What is an on-call number?<\/h2>\n\n<p>An on-call number is a single professional number dedicated to emergencies outside normal working hours.<\/p>\n\n<p>It centralizes all critical calls to a single point of entry.<br\/>Technical support. Maintenance. Hotline. Municipal hotline. Medical service.    <\/p>\n\n<p>The objective is simple:<br\/>never miss an urgent call, even in the evening, at weekends or on public holidays.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple mobile forwarding vs. planned solution<\/h3>\n\n<p>Many companies start with basic call forwarding.<\/p>\n\n<p>We redirect the main number to the on-call person&#8217;s mobile.<br\/>It works&#8230; on the surface.<\/p>\n\n<p>But this system relies on manual action:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>someone needs to think about activating the return<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>someone has to disable it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you have to change the number every week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there&#8217;s no control if the person doesn&#8217;t respond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s fragile.<\/p>\n\n<p>A scheduled on-call solution works differently.<\/p>\n\n<p>The schedule is configured in the <a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/articles\/telephony\/complete-guide-how-to-deploy-your-cloud-switchboard-service-in-5-steps\/\">cloud switchboard<\/a>.<br\/>Calls are automatically routed to the right person according to time and day.<br\/>No manual transfers.<br\/>No weekly handling.<\/p>\n\n<p>Everything is programmed in advance.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The real problem: human error<\/h3>\n\n<p>Incidents rarely happen when things are quiet.<\/p>\n\n<p>Here they come:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday evenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>during the vacations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when the phone is off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when forwarding has not been activated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>And then the call goes dead.<\/p>\n\n<p>No traceability.<br\/>No escalation.<br\/>No alert.<\/p>\n\n<p>A professional on-call number should eliminate this risk.<br\/>Schedule automation.<br\/>Redirect to multiple contacts if no answer.<br\/>Call history.<\/p>\n\n<p>The on-call time must not depend on a person&#8217;s memory.<br\/>It must depend on a system.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does a professional on-call number work?<\/h2>\n\n<p>A professional on-call number is based on a simple logic:<br\/>a single number, controlled by a cloud switchboard.<\/p>\n\n<p>This number remains the same for your customers.<br\/>What changes is the person who receives the call.<br\/>And that&#8217;s fully automated.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. A single, centralized number<\/h3>\n\n<p>You assign a dedicated emergency number.<\/p>\n\n<p>This number can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/articles\/telephony\/fixed-geographic-number-for-businesses\/\">fixed geographical number<\/a> (accessible via VoIP), used anywhere via the Internet.<br\/>No hardware required.<br\/>Everything goes through the cloud switchboard.<\/p>\n\n<p>Your customers always dial the same number.<br\/>The system automatically decides where the call should go.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Schedule-based automatic transfer<\/h3>\n\n<p>You define an <a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/articles\/telephony\/emergency-telephony-how-to-set-up-an-effective-on-call-number\/\">on-call schedule<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Week 1: Paul<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 2: Sofia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekend: technical team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public holidays: senior manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This schedule is recorded in the platform.<\/p>\n\n<p>At 6:01pm, the system automatically switches to on-call mode.<br\/>At 8:59 it returns to normal mode.<\/p>\n\n<p>No manual action.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Precise time slot management<\/h3>\n\n<p>You can create :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>regular opening hours (evening, night)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exceptions (vacations, public holidays)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>service-specific time slots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Example:<br\/>IT support is on call from 6pm to 8am.<br\/>24-hour maintenance at weekends.<\/p>\n\n<p>Each rule works automatically.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. No-answer scenarios and call cascading<\/h3>\n\n<p>An urgent call cannot depend on just one person.<\/p>\n\n<p>The system provides scenarios if no one picks up:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20-second bell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If no answer \u2192 call to a second number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If no response \u2192 third contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then secure voice message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This is what we call a <a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/feature\/call-routing\/cascades-of-calls\/\">cascade of callscascade<\/a>d&#8217;appels.<\/p>\n\n<p>You define the order.<br\/>The system executes.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Automatic climbing<\/h3>\n\n<p>Escalation goes further than a simple dismissal.<\/p>\n\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Level 1: On-call technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level 2: Team manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level 3: Technical manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>If the call is not processed within a set time, it is automatically escalated to the next level.<\/p>\n\n<p>You avoid blocked emergencies.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Call log and traceability<\/h3>\n\n<p>Each call is logged:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who gets it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>You know exactly what happened.<\/p>\n\n<p>No grey areas.<br\/>No rough discussions on Monday mornings.<\/p>\n\n<p>Example of a technical scenario<\/p>\n\n<p>Take a computer maintenance company.<\/p>\n\n<p>Normal working hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br\/>On-call duty: 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. + weekends.<\/p>\n\n<p>Configured scenario :<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A customer calls at 10pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system detects the &#8220;on-call night&#8221; period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The call is forwarded to the on-call technician.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It does not respond after 25 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The call is forwarded to the person in charge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is still no response, an escalation triggers a call to the technical manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All attempts are logged.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>Everything is automatic.<\/p>\n\n<p>No one had to activate a referral.<br\/>No one had to think about scheduling.<\/p>\n\n<p>This is the difference between improvised on-call duty&#8230;<br\/>and structured on-call duty.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Securing an on-call line<\/h2>\n\n<p>An on-call number is useless if it&#8217;s dropped at a critical moment.<\/p>\n\n<p>Security is based on several technical levels.<br\/>Objective: continuity of service, even in the event of unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multi-operator and network redundancy<\/h3>\n\n<p>A professional solution relies on several telecom operators.<\/p>\n\n<p>If an operator experiences a local or national failure, traffic can be switched to another network.<br\/>This is known as redundancy.<\/p>\n\n<p>Result: the number remains reachable.<br\/>Even if one link in the network suffers an incident.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service continuity<\/h3>\n\n<p>The cloud switchboard is housed in a secure infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n<p>This allows :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>high availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>permanent technical monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>regular backups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Even if your offices are closed or inaccessible, the number continues to work.<br\/>The on-call service does not depend on a physical position on site.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overflow management<\/h3>\n\n<p>An urgent call should never fall on a <a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/voip-telephony-solutions-features\/\">busy signal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Overflow management allows :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>send the call to a second agent if the first is already on the line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increase ringing time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>redirect to an on-call group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The system adapts the routing in real time.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reliability and traceability<\/h3>\n\n<p>Each call is <a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/feature\/supervision-en\/detailed-call-log\/\">logged in detail<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>exact time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>successive attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>response status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This makes it possible to immediately identify if a call has been missed.<br\/>And why.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid losing urgent calls<\/h3>\n\n<p>The combination of automated scheduling + call cascading + network redundancy greatly reduces the risk of lost calls.<\/p>\n\n<p>No dependence on a single mobile.<br\/>No forgotten manual transfer.<br\/>No unexplained silence.<\/p>\n\n<p>On-call becomes a structured technical process,<br\/>not a fragile organization based on people alone.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMS alerts and automatic notifications<\/h2>\n\n<p>An on-call number shouldn&#8217;t just depend on a ring.<\/p>\n\n<p>Automatic notifications complement the call system.<br\/>They boost responsiveness and reduce the risk of forgetting.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMS for incoming calls<\/h3>\n\n<p>When an on-call call arrives, an SMS can be sent immediately to the person concerned.<\/p>\n\n<p>Case in point:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>22h14, a customer calls the on-call number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system initiates a call to the technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the same time, an SMS is sent: &#8220;Urgent call received &#8211; 22h14 &#8211; Company X&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Even when the phone is in silent mode, the text alert remains visible.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMS for missed calls<\/h3>\n\n<p>If the call is not picked up, a notification can be triggered automatically.<\/p>\n\n<p>Scenario :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25-second bell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SMS sent to technician + manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Sample message:<br\/>&#8220;Call not answered &#8211; 22h16 &#8211; Action required&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<p>The system does not simply abandon the call.<br\/>It generates a trace and an alert.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notification of start of on-call period<\/h3>\n\n<p>The schedule can also trigger a notification when the on-call period begins.<\/p>\n\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6:00 pm \u2192 Automatic SMS:<br\/>&#8220;Start of your on-call period until 8:00 am tomorrow.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This prevents forgetting.<br\/>The person officially knows that he or she is active.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notification forwarding and redirection<\/h3>\n\n<p>SMS and notifications can follow the escalation logic.<\/p>\n\n<p>If the first contact does not handle the alert, the notification can be transferred to a second level.<\/p>\n\n<p>Everything is automated:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defined schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Escalation rules configured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event-driven notifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>No manual intervention required.<\/p>\n\n<p>On-call time becomes a rules-based system,<br\/>not a series of improvised actions.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real-life use cases<\/h2>\n\n<p>An on-call number only makes sense in a real-life context.<\/p>\n\n<p>Here are some operational scenarios.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industrial maintenance<\/h3>\n\n<p>A factory operates 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n\n<p>At 2:17 a.m., a production line stops.<br\/>The workshop manager calls the on-call maintenance number.<\/p>\n\n<p>The system detects the &#8220;night&#8221; range.<br\/>The call is forwarded to the duty technician.<\/p>\n\n<p>He does not answer after 20 seconds.<br\/>The cascade automatically triggers the call to the team leader.<\/p>\n\n<p>Each attempt is recorded.<br\/>On Monday mornings, management can check on the time taken to take charge.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Town Hall<\/h3>\n\n<p>A commune sets up an on-call number for technical emergencies: water leaks, street lighting, roads.<\/p>\n\n<p>At weekends, calls are redirected to the municipal agent on call.<\/p>\n\n<p>If the call is not answered, it is escalated to the technical services manager.<\/p>\n\n<p>The schedule changes every week.<br\/>No manual referral is required.<\/p>\n\n<p>The mayor&#8217;s office keeps a precise log of out-of-hours calls.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Computer hotline<\/h3>\n\n<p>An IT services company offers round-the-clock critical support for certain customers.<\/p>\n\n<p>Between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., calls arrive on the on-call number.<\/p>\n\n<p>If the technician doesn&#8217;t pick up, the call is automatically transferred to a second level of support.<\/p>\n\n<p>At the same time, an SMS alert is sent out.<\/p>\n\n<p>As a result, no critical incident goes untreated.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinic or healthcare facility<\/h3>\n\n<p>A private clinic organizes an on-call service for technical and administrative emergencies.<\/p>\n\n<p>At night, calls are directed to the on-call manager.<\/p>\n\n<p>If the phone is busy, the system switches to another member of the medical team.<\/p>\n\n<p>Each call is traced, with time and duration.<\/p>\n\n<p>Management can control call handling in the event of a complaint.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilities<\/h3>\n\n<p>A public service sets up an on-call number for urgent interventions.<\/p>\n\n<p>Public holidays are configured in the schedule.<br\/>Calls are automatically redirected to the designated response team.<\/p>\n\n<p>If there is no response, the escalator notifies the line manager.<\/p>\n\n<p>The system works even when the offices are closed.<br\/>On-call duty is based on technical rules, not on agents&#8217; memories.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose a cloud on-call solution like Kavkom?<\/h2>\n\n<p>An efficient on-call system relies on a stable, automated system.<\/p>\n\n<p>A solution like Kavkom works 100% in the cloud.<br\/>No on-site servers.<br\/>No hardware requirements.<\/p>\n\n<p>The on-call number is controlled from a switchboard hosted in the cloud.<br\/>Teams can receive calls via webphone, mobile app or compatible IP phone.<br\/>Everything goes through the Internet.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No commitment and invoiced on a pro rata basis<\/h3>\n\n<p>On-call duty may vary according to the period.<\/p>\n\n<p>Some companies increase their permanent presence in winter.<br\/>Others reduce it in summer.<\/p>\n\n<p>With a no-commitment model, you can adjust the number of users as needed.<br\/>Pro-rata billing means you only pay for the days you actually use.<\/p>\n\n<p>If a line is temporarily suspended, it is not billed for the inactive period.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immediate activation<\/h3>\n\n<p>Setting up an on-call number requires no on-site technical installation.<\/p>\n\n<p>Accounts are activated online.<br\/>Scheduling is configured in the interface.<br\/>Cascade and escalation rules are set up in just a few steps.<\/p>\n\n<p>A team can be up and running the same day.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Human support and guidance<\/h3>\n\n<p>The configuration of an on-call schedule can include specific cases.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kavkom support is human and French-speaking.<br\/>No chatbot required.<\/p>\n\n<p>If required, support is offered to structure time rules, no-response scenarios and access rights.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRM integration and traceability<\/h3>\n\n<p>The solution can be integrated with the market&#8217;s leading CRMs via native connectors or APIs.<\/p>\n\n<p>When an on-call call comes in, the contact record can be automatically updated in the existing CRM.<br\/>Call information can be synchronized.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kavkom is not a generalist CRM.<br\/>The value lies in integration with the tools already used by the company.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security and RGPD compliance<\/h3>\n\n<p>Calls are encrypted.<br\/>Data is hosted in a secure environment.<\/p>\n\n<p>Access rights management lets you define precisely who can consult call logs or recordings.<\/p>\n\n<p>The platform complies with RGPD requirements, with traceability and the option of exporting or deleting data.<\/p>\n\n<p>An on-call number must not depend on a manual forwarding or an isolated telephone.<\/p>\n\n<p>It must be supported by a structured cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n<p>Book a free demo and see how to activate your on-call number without obligation.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing and activation<\/h2>\n\n<p>Setting up an on-call number is based on a simple model.<\/p>\n\n<p>Pricing depends on the number of active users and the type of subscription chosen.<br\/>For example:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic offer from \u20ac10 excl. tax per user per month on a monthly basis, or \u20ac8 on an annual basis, for incoming calls only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plus offer at \u20ac30 excl. tax per user per month, including unlimited incoming and outgoing calls to France, USA and Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The choice depends on the volume of calls and the expected level of use.<\/p>\n\n<p>No commitment and invoiced on a pro rata basis<\/p>\n\n<p>No long-term contracts are required.<\/p>\n\n<p>Lines can be activated or deactivated according to actual activity.<br\/>Pro-rata billing allows you to pay only for days used.<\/p>\n\n<p>This is ideal for companies with seasonal or off-peak periods.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick activation<\/h3>\n\n<p>Activation is online.<\/p>\n\n<p>Create accounts.<br\/>Set up number.<br\/>Set up on-call schedule.<\/p>\n\n<p>No on-site technicians.<br\/>No equipment required.<\/p>\n\n<p>A team can be up and running the same day.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No 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d'accroche --><p class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-headline\">Boostez la productivit\u00e9 de vos \u00e9quipe commerciales gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 Kavkom, le logiciel de <strong>t\u00e9l\u00e9phonie d&#8217;entreprise<\/strong> 100% cloud. <\/p><!-- \u270f\ufe0f MODIFIER href et texte du bouton --><a href=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/en\/free-demo-new\/?utm_campaign=agemia&#038;utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=new%20cta\" class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-btn\">Planifier une d\u00e9mo<\/a><\/div><!-- \u2500\u2500 Colonne droite : visuel complet \u2500\u2500 --><div class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cta-custom-basic-visual\" src=\"https:\/\/kavkom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTA-bas-de-page-1920-x-850-px.png\" alt=\"Aper\u00e7u Kavkom\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I create an on-call line?<\/h3>\n\n<p>To create the system, you need to assign a dedicated number and set up a schedule in 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