First Response Time (FRT)
First Response Time measures how long a customer waits between submitting a support ticket and receiving their first human response. It is the most visible support metric from the customer's perspective.
Why it matters for B2B support
Industry benchmarks show that B2B customers expect a first response within 1-4 hours during business hours. FRT under 1 hour correlates with 20% higher CSAT scores.
How Altor helps
Altor provides investigation results before a human agent even reads the ticket, enabling agents to respond with diagnostic data in their first reply instead of asking clarifying questions.
FAQ
What is a good first response time for B2B support?
Under 1 hour is excellent for B2B. Under 4 hours is the industry standard. Anything over 8 hours risks customer escalation.
Does faster first response improve resolution time?
Yes — when the first response includes diagnostic data rather than clarifying questions, the entire resolution cycle shortens by 30-50%.
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