> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.bolna.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Choosing a telephony provider

> How to pick the right telephony provider for your Bolna agent based on region and setup, or bring your own SIP trunk.

The telephony provider carries the call between the phone network and your agent.

| Provider | Best for | Notes |
| - | - | - |
| **Plivo** | India + global | Default for most Bolna deployments |
| **Exotel** | India | Strong local support; DLT compliance built in |
| **Twilio** | US / global | Widest geographic reach |
| **Vobiz** | India | Competitive rates |
| **Custom SIP (BYOT)** | On-premise / bring your own trunk | See [SIP Trunking](/docs/sip-trunking/byot-setup) |

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## Next steps

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  <Card title="Telephony providers" icon="phone" href="/docs/telephony-integrations">
    Setup guides for Twilio, Plivo, Exotel, Vobiz and SIP trunks
  </Card>

  <Card title="Choose a telephony setup" icon="scale-balanced" href="/docs/supported-telephony-providers">
    Compare Bolna-managed numbers with your own provider
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect provider credentials" icon="link-horizontal" href="/docs/providers">
    Add your provider keys in Settings → Integrations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Back to the decision guide" icon="sliders" href="/docs/concepts/choosing-providers">
    Compare all provider categories side by side
  </Card>
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