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Hi @AI Evy I want to confirm how outbound batch calling and concurrency work. I have ~1,000 leads and want to complete all calls in one day without purchasing extra concurrency or enabling burst mode. If my concurrency limit is 20, does Retell automatically queue batch calls and start a new call whenever one ends (keeping max 20 active calls at a time) until all leads are completed? Please confirm whether batch calling follows this behavior and if there are any additional costs beyond normal per-minute charges.
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Thanks for tagging me @Hil. I'll look through relevant sources and get back to you shortly.
### Answer Yes, Retell's batch calling is designed to work within your concurrency limit and automatically manages the call queue for you. [(1) ]() How it works: - The Batch Dialer ensures smooth operation without hitting concurrency limits. - With a concurrency limit of 20, you can have up to 20 simultaneous active voice calls at any given moment. [(2) ]() - Each agent is capable of handling an unlimited number of calls, provided the total concurrency remains within your designated quota. Regarding costs: - Batch calling costs $0.005 per dial. [(1) ]() - For 1,000 leads, that would be approximately $5 in dial costs, plus your normal per-minute charges for connected calls. Additional parameter you may find useful: When creating a batch call, you can use
reserved_concurrency
to reserve a number of concurrent slots for other calls (like inbound calls) that are not triggered by the batch. [(3) ]() Time estimate: The batch call interface shows an estimated time to complete all calls at the bottom of the form when you set it up. [(1) ]() So to directly answer your question: yes, Retell handles the queuing automatically within your batch call, starting new calls as others complete while staying within your 20-call concurrency limit.
​ To learn more, see the sources I considered: [[1] Streamline Calls with Retell AI’s Batch Dialer | Retell AI](https://www.retellai.com/blog/boost-operation-efficiency-with-retell-ais-batch-calling) [[2] Understand concurrency & limits](https://docs.retellai.com/deploy/concurrency) [[3] Create Batch Call](https://docs.retellai.com/api-references/create-batch-call) ​
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