How to Choose the Correct Calls Distribution

How to Choose the Correct Calls Distribution

How to Choose the Correct Calls Distribution

When you create a call queue in the Squaretalk Platform, you must choose a Call Distribution Type.

This setting controls how incoming calls are assigned to agents and directly impacts:

  • response speed

  • missed call rates

  • workload balance

  • reporting accuracy

This guide explains each distribution type and when to use it.


Where to Configure Call Distribution

  1. Go to Settings → Voice → Queues

  2. Click the queue you want to configure

  3. In the General tab, locate Calls Distribution


Call Distribution Types Explained

Call Distribution Types

Explanation

To everybody (Ring All)

All available agents ring at the same time until someone answers.

⚠️ Important note: If 10 agents ring and 1 answers, Squaretalk records:

  • 1 answered call

  • 9 missed calls (for the agents who didn’t answer)

Evenly (Round Robin)

Calls are distributed one by one in a fixed order. Each agent receives calls in rotation, ensuring a balanced workload.

Least Recently Called

The system rings the agent who has not received a call for the longest time. This keeps call distribution fair, especially in busy environments.

Ring Agent with Fewest Calls

Calls go to the agent who has handled the fewest calls that day. This helps balance workload based on actual performance volume.

Random Select Extension / Agent

Squaretalk randomly selects an agent for each call. This provides a less predictable distribution and spreads calls naturally.


Choosing the Best Distribution Type (Quick Recommendations)

Goal

Recommended Type

To everybody

Fastest answer time

Evenly

Equal rotation

Least Recently Called

Fair distribution based on time

Fewest Calls

Balance based on call volume

Random

Flexible/unpredictable distribution


Done 🎯