Definition
Latency is the delay between a caller finishing a phrase and the voice agent beginning its response. Lower latency creates a more natural, real-time conversation, while high latency causes awkward pauses.
Why it matters
Latency is one of the most important quality metrics in voice AI; sub-second response times feel conversational, while delays frustrate callers.
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