Abandoned Calls | Dropped Calls |
The caller hangs up voluntarily | Call ends due to a technical issue |
Often caused by long hold times or frustration | Usually linked to signal issues or system failures |
Can be reduced with better queue management | May require IT or telecom support to resolve |
Abandoned Calls | Missed Calls |
The caller connects but hangs up before the agent answers | The call never reaches an agent at all |
Logged in the system, but unresolved | Often due to agent unavailability or routing issues |
Indicates long wait or poor experience | Indicates staffing or routing breakdown |
IVR Hang-Ups | Queue Drop-Offs |
Caller exits during automated menu (e.g., “press 1 for X”) | The caller exits while waiting in the live agent queue |
May signal confusing or too-long IVR trees | Often points to excessive wait times or poor call flow |
Fixable with streamlined menus and faster routing | Fixable with better staffing or callback options |
What Happens | What You Lose |
A product question goes unanswered | A potential sale |
A returning customer gives up mid-hold | Repeat business |
A hot lead can’t reach a rep | Conversion momentum |
High Call Abandonment | Low Call Abandonment |
Customers hang up before getting help | Calls are answered fast, and issues are resolved |
Frustration, bad reviews, and lost loyalty | Better customer experience, stronger brand |
Slipping NPS and CSAT scores | Happy customers who come back and refer others |
Abandonment Rate | What It Means |
Less than 5% | Great! You’re right on track. |
5%–8% | Caution zone—monitor closely. |
10% or more | 🚨 Red flag! Time to take action. |
Industry | Benchmark Abandonment Rate |
Retail | 5–8% |
Healthcare | 4–6% |
Finance | 3–5% |
Telecom | 6–9% |
Travel & Hospitality | 5–7% |
Tech Support | 4–6% |
Trigger | Response from QAcall AI |
Customer shows signs of frustration | Real-time alert sent to supervisor |
Agent deviates from approved script | Call flagged for review or live coaching |
High-risk keywords or hesitation | Predictive scoring updates immediately |
Model | Purpose |
Erlang A | Predicts the impact of call volume, average patience, and agent availability on call abandonment rates |
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