Bandwidth
Bandwidth is an enterprise communications platform as a service (CPaaS) built on its own nationwide IP network.
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Our verdict
Who it's for
Enterprise communications APIs
Who should look elsewhere
Enterprise-focused platform with steep learning curve
Pros
- +Owns its own nationwide IP network for carrier-grade reliability
- +Usage-based pricing with free inbound texting
- +99.995% uptime SLA with geo-redundant infrastructure
- +Direct PSTN replacement in 40+ countries
- +Powers major platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Genesys
Cons
- −Enterprise-focused platform with steep learning curve
- −No self-service UI for non-developers
- −Pricing requires contacting sales for volume commitments
- −Limited out-of-the-box features compared to turnkey solutions
Key features
- ✓Voice, SMS, MMS, and RCS messaging APIs
- ✓Emergency 911 calling API with dynamic location routing
- ✓In-app calling and media streaming APIs
- ✓Phone number provisioning and porting automation
- ✓Global PSTN connectivity across 65+ countries
- ✓Real-time call quality and message deliverability insights
- ✓Authentication and fraud detection APIs
- ✓Pre-built integrations for UCaaS, CCaaS, and PBX platforms
- ✓Toll-free services with 5x-redundant disaster recovery
Pricing
No public pricing plans recorded.