International business calls are expensive, and most growing companies underestimate the total bill. According to Fortune Business Insights, the VoIP market has already surpassed $140 billion and is projected to more than double by the early 2030s, largely because businesses need cheaper ways to call across borders.

When customers see a foreign country code on their phone, many just don't answer. A familiar local number feels safer. For sales teams, support desks, and collections teams, that gap can affect pickup rates and results.

Remote work, cross-border sales, and international communities aren't edge cases anymore. Statista research shows the number of people working remotely across national borders has climbed year over year, and app-based voice calling has grown right alongside it. GSMA data tells a similar story: global voice traffic keeps moving away from traditional carriers and toward internet-based calling apps, especially for international calls.

We’ve all heard it: “Cold calling is dead,” “No one answers their phones,” or “It’s just spam.” The reality? Cold calling isn’t dead—it’s evolving. And for teams that master it, it remains one of the fastest, most direct ways to fill your calendar with quality appointments.

Predictive dialers are powerful tools for any business looking to scale outbound calls efficiently. But with that power comes a big question many businesses ask before hitting “start” on their campaigns: are predictive dialers even legal?

Expanding your sales operations beyond borders is an exciting milestone for any business. But as I’ve seen time and again in my role as a Customer Success Manager, scaling internationally is far more complex than simply adding new markets or hiring remote reps. It’s not just about growth, it’s about maintaining consistency, efficiency, and customer experience across geographies, time zones, and cultures.

Cold calling isn’t always cast in the best light. It’s been labeled as intrusive, annoying, and even stressful for both prospects and agents alike. But when done right, it’s the golden goose of the sales world.

We live in a digital era, a hyper-connected world, and the sales landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. The rise of digital platforms, increasingly tech-savvy buyers, and a growing preference for virtual interactions have transformed remote selling from a convenience to a necessity.

An outbound call center does exactly what it says on the tin – it focuses on reaching out to potential customers. Its goal is mainly to boost sales, but is also effective for nurturing existing customers.