calls whatsapp using Cloud API
Meta released the Cloud API Calling allowing user to call companies through WhatsApp. Companies have to be registered as WhatsApp business
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/cloud-api/calling
This "API" was on beta in Brazil, Indonesia,etc. It is now globally available.
It is a highly requested feature, due to the public availability on WhatsApp.
It is important to associate this idea to another one "outbound whatsapp with RCX UI" https://ideas.ringcentral.com/forums/966594-ringcx/suggestions/48515087-outbound-whatsapp-within-rcx-agent-ui
it will allow to send messages directly to a customer while on call. (in this case, template are not required)
user initiated calls to business are free and there is a cost for business initiated. The pricing guide is attached to this initiative.
SIP with webRTC is available https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/cloud-api/calling/sip
Gael
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