Soniox for AI voice agents
Soniox is one of the speech-to-text engines you can run a Telenow AI voice agent on. Real-time multilingual STT — strong Hindi + code-switching, token-streaming. Use Soniox to transcribe the caller in real time so your agent understands every word, even with accents and code-switching. Mix and match it with any LLM, STT, TTS and carrier — Telenow is component-level, so you're never locked in.
Last updated 2026-06-25
Soniox speech-to-text
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Frequently asked questions
Can Soniox transcribe live phone calls?
Yes — Soniox streams real-time transcription into your Telenow agent so it understands the caller as they speak.
Which languages does Soniox support?
Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Marathi.
Is Soniox fast enough for a live call?
Soniox is built for low-latency streaming, so partial transcripts arrive in well under a second — fast enough for natural back-and-forth.
How much does Soniox cost for a voice agent?
You pay Soniox's usage at cost plus Telenow's transparent platform fee — billed per component (speech, model, telephony) and per minute, with new accounts getting free signup credit to try it.
Can I bring my own Soniox API key?
Yes. Telenow supports BYOK — paste your own Soniox key to bill Soniox usage to your account, or use the platform key and pay through Telenow.
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