VICIfast Support Team
VICIfast Support
The VICIfast support team. We run managed VICIdial full-time and write these guides from the operator's chair.
Posts by VICIfast Support
What GDPR means for call centers calling EU residents
The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective May 25, 2018, imposes data access, correction, and erasure rights on any organization that collects or processes data about EU residents — including call centers based outside the EU. Here is what that means in practice for VICIdial operators.
What Canada's CRTC telemarketing rules mean for dialers
Canada's CRTC telemarketing rules took effect in September 2008, modeled closely on the US FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule but with key differences around calling hours, disclosures, and DNC record-keeping. Here is what VICIdial operators need to know.
How to preview a VICIdial script before agents see it
VICIdial's Preview Script link lets you see exactly how a script looks in the agent screen, with all --A--field--B-- tokens replaced by sample data. Here is how to use it.
How to add a new Call Time definition in VICIdial
This post walks through every field on the Add New Call Time screen in VICIdial, with practical guidance on naming, time-window values, and the permanent ID constraint you must plan for before saving.
VICIdial script variables explained: how --A--field--B-- fills in lead data
VICIdial's --A--field--B-- syntax auto-populates lead and call data directly into a script's text when an agent opens a call. This post explains how the syntax works, which field names are available, and common mistakes to avoid.
Picking a VICIdial Script ID: the naming rules that trip people up
The Script ID rules in VICIdial are strict and the ID cannot be changed after creation. Get the format right the first time — no spaces, no punctuation, 2–20 characters — and use a naming scheme that will still make sense when you have 50 scripts.
Why Washington makes you end a call within 10 seconds on request
Washington state's HB-1497 includes a strict rule: if a called party signals they want to end the call, the solicitor must hang up within 10 seconds. Here is what that means for your dialer setup.
How to modify an existing VICIdial script
Modifying a VICIdial script is straightforward from the Scripts list — click the script's modification link and update any field except the Script ID. Use the Preview Script link to confirm changes before they go live.
How to assign a script to a single VICIdial list
A VICIdial list can carry its own Script setting that overrides the campaign-level script for every lead in that list. This post explains how and when to use it.
The UK 72-hour drop-lockout rule and how to set Drop Lockout Time
Under UK OFCOM rules, you cannot attempt to re-contact a customer within 72 hours of an abandoned call. VICIdial's Drop Lockout Time field in Campaign Detail enforces this automatically.
How to set up the 24-Hour Call Count Limit for Florida
Florida's mini-TCPA caps outbound sales calls at three per phone number in any 24-hour window. This guide shows exactly how to configure the 24-Hour Call Count Limit feature in VICIdial to stay compliant.
How to assign a script to a VICIdial inbound in-group
Inbound calls routed through a VICIdial in-group can display their own dedicated script to agents. This guide covers the In-Group Script field and why it matters for inbound operations.