[asterisk-users] Overlapping Playback() with Dial()?

[Anthony Francis]

Jeng Yu wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Can I overlap Playback() with Dial() in a dialplan?
>
> For example, I have this scenario: A call comes in, Asterisk picks it up,
> does Background(enter_number), then does Playback(bulletin_message),
> and while the Playback() is still going, I want to execute Dial() to 
> the target
> extension so it overlaps with the Playback() and the call will be bridged
> instantly upon completion of Playback(). Is this possible in Asterisk?
>
> I am trying to save callers long distance charges by eliminating wait time
> as much as possible.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Jeng
>
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Just execute the dial after the playback. Otherwise use a queue and put 
the audio as the announcement.

Anthony