What is Twilio TwiML?
What is Twilio TwiML?
TwiML, or the Twilio Markup Language, is an XML based language which instructs Twilio on how to handle various events such as incoming and outgoing calls, SMS messages and MMS messages. When building a Twilio application you will use TwiML when communicating your desired actions to Twilio.
What is Twilio programmable voice?
Twilio’s Voice API helps you to make, receive, and monitor calls around the world. Using this REST API, you can make outgoing calls, modify calls in progress, and query metadata about calls you’ve created.
Can Twilio make phone calls?

Using the Twilio REST API, you can make outgoing calls to phones, SIP-enabled endpoints, and Twilio Client connections.
How many incoming calls can Twilio handle?
Twilio places no limitations on the rate at which projects can receive inbound calls. Every incoming call received at your Twilio phone number corresponds to an HTTP request we submit to your webhook / request URL or SIP Trunk Origination URI.

What is TwiML bin?
TwiML Bins are a serverless solution that help you provide Twilio-hosted instructions to your Twilio applications. They’re a useful way to prototype and explore Twilio’s capabilities without needing to set up your own web server to respond to requests.
How do I set up TwiML?
This guide explains how to create a TwiML, and how to use it on a phone number….Create a TwiML App in Console
- Acces the TwiML Apps page in Console.
- Click Create new TwiML App.
- Fill out the TwiML App form as desired, and then click Create.
Is Twilio a VoIP?
The Twilio Programmable Voice SDKs give developers the ability to build a VoIP system that connects to any endpoint they choose, whether it is a desktop browser or a mobile app. Developers can also use Voice Insights to diagnose network and device problems and respond to them during a live call.
Does Twilio have an auto dialer?
Twilio Auto Dialer is a kind of Power Dialer that allows the user to make calls to its customer without dialing the phone number manually.
Is Twilio free?
Once you sign up for a free trial and verify your contact information, you can get a free Twilio phone number by clicking “Get a Trial Number.” Twilio will recommend a free number that you can use to test your applications.
Who are Twilio’s competitors?
Competitors and Alternatives to Twilio
- Vonage.
- MessageBird.
- Plivo.
- Vidyo.
- Alvaria.
- Infobip.
- Plum Voice.
How many messages can Twilio send at once?
A Twilio Messaging Service can contain up to 400 Twilio message senders by default, including phone numbers, short codes, Alpha Sender ID, and WhatsApp senders. If you reach this limit and try to add additional senders to your Messaging Service via API request, you will receive an Error 21714 response.
How do I configure TwiML?
TwiML Apps point to a webhook, and can be used just like a normal webhook URL. They are also required for Twilio API Access Tokens used by a number of products….Create a TwiML App in Console
- Acces the TwiML Apps page in Console.
- Click Create new TwiML App.
- Fill out the TwiML App form as desired, and then click Create.