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Boost Answer Rates with Outbound Automatic Number Identification
Reach more customers and make every call feel local. CloudTalk’s outbound ANI (Automatic Number Identification) automatically displays the most relevant outbound caller ID based on your customer’s location or campaign—helping you increase pick-up rates, strengthen trust, and expand your reach effortlessly.
- Auto-select the most relevant number based on your customer’s country or region
- Make a connection before you even say hello by calling from a local outbound ANI
- Enjoy global coverage without the cost of setting up physical locations

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What Is Outbound ANI?
Outbound ANI stands for Automatic Number Identification—a smart call center feature that picks the best automatic phone number for each outgoing call to boost answer rates
It works by choosing the best number to display based on factors like the customer’s location, the purpose of the call, or predefined call routing rules. With ANI telephony, businesses improve pick-up rates, customer trust, and campaign management without manual intervention.

How Does Automatic Number Identification Work?
When your agents place an outbound call, CloudTalk’s Automatic Number Identification system analyzes the call’s destination, your rules, and available numbers. It then selects the ideal outbound ANI—whether a local ANI, a department-specific line, or a campaign number—ensuring the recipient sees a familiar, trusted number.
This improves engagement, simplifies number management, and ensures your calls are answered more often.

Apply Outbound ANI in These Use Cases
- Sales teams: Allows outbound sales teams to reach more prospects with local automatic numbers that increase answer rates and conversions.
- Support teams: Helps support teams call from familiar service numbers, speeding up issue resolution and building trust.
- Marketing teams: Enables marketing teams to assign unique outbound numbers per campaign and track results to optimize engagement.
- Call centers: Lets call centers manage multiple regions, campaigns, and departments efficiently with smart number selection.
- Financial services & healthcare: Allows financial services and healthcare sectors to verify callers securely and protect sensitive outbound communications.
- Emergency services: Helps emergency services display the correct outbound ANI for compliance and fast, reliable emergency responses.

How to Set Up Outbound ANI in CloudTalk
- Go to the dialer screen in the CloudTalk app.
- Click the dropdown next to your outbound number.
- Select Automatic from the list.
- CloudTalk will pick the best number based on the contact’s location.
- Start calling and see the outbound ANI update automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
What is the difference between ANI vs caller ID?
ANI shows the caller’s number for business use (hidden from users), while caller ID shows the caller’s name and number to recipients.
What is outbound ANI?
Outbound ANI auto-selects the best caller ID per call by location or campaign, improving answer rates and engagement.
What is an ANI number?
ANI means Automatic Number Identification, showing the caller’s phone number to the call recipient.
What is the difference between DNIS and ANI?
DNIS identifies the dialed number to route calls; ANI identifies the caller’s number.
What is ANI in IVR?
ANI lets IVR identify callers to personalize greetings, access records, and route calls efficiently.
What is the meaning of an automatic number?
An automatic number is a phone number identified automatically for routing, billing, and customer info.



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