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327 Companies - Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

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  • BMPB France

    Born from the experience of industrial process and know-how in telemarketing and market research, BMPB France is recognized as a partner dedicated to the Industry and Tertiary sectors, leading made-to-measure solutions for the business development of their customers...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Limas, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    3.9 3.9 (24)

  • 24-7MedCare

    24-7MedCare focuses on providing exceptional medical answering services when and where it is needed...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    2.4 2.4 (347)

  • MyHealth1st

    Australia's Leading Medical Answering Services!...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Surry Hills, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Australia Telehealth

    Our medical answering service helps doctors, physicians, dentists, surgeons, and health providers of all kinds avoid missed calls, get more patients, and manage their practice more efficiently...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Brisbane, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    2.9 2.9 (9)

  • Whitfield Business Hub

    Whitfield Business Hub provide a team of Virtual Assistant receptionists who answer & manage a business telephone, mail & admin tasks. The team becomes a natural extension of a company, understanding a their individual ethos whilst embodying their goals & values...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Heswall, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.6 4.6 (41)

  • YLFR

    SRA Compliant Reception Desk for Lawfirms, Barristers and Solicitors - offering improved client care, business continuity and cost savings...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Highworth, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • AnswerOnline

    We help companies with answering services in various forms. Present - Simple - Personal...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Kalmar, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Elation

    24/7 Answering Service Solutions

    24/7 Answering Service Solutions

    Specialized, affordable 24/7 phone answering services using a combination of friendly, articulate agents, exceptional training and premium technology to work for your business...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Bloomington, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.2 4.2 (19)

  • Virtual Headquarters

    Expert Live Receptionists

    Expert Live Receptionists

    Virtual HQ is a personalized live receptionist service. Let our receptionists see to it that all your calls are answered promptly and professionally...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Midwest Answer

    Your Trusted Partner in Seamless Communication.

    Your Trusted Partner in Seamless Communication.

    Since 1974, we at Midwest Answer have been serving our customers and their callers with answering services that are professional, flexible and responsive...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Quincy, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • A Better Connection

    First Impressions Count.

    First Impressions Count.

    A Better Connection provides a smart, easy and affordable answer to every call you receive and a valuable asset to your team...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Gilbert, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.7 4.7 (3)

  • EAS

    Excel Answering Service, Inc. is a full service Bilingual (English and Spanish) Telephone Answering and Paging Service. We are staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week to meet your after-hours and overflow telephone answering needs...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Prime Legal

    We're Changing The Way Law Firms Grow.

    We're Changing The Way Law Firms Grow.

    Prime Legal is a legal marketing and payment solutions company that leads in providing technology and services helping law firms thrive...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Newburgh, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • SLED Sales

    Public sector sales acceleration

    Public sector sales acceleration

    Our B2G sales team helps you set more meetings and win more deals with state and local government agencies at a fraction of the cost of hiring internally...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Tempe, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • BOOM Digital Marketing Company

    Getting You MORE Business Through Digital Marketing

    Getting You MORE Business Through Digital Marketing

    We are NOT a super creative, cutting edge, fancy pants marketing agency. We focus on tried and true strategies proven to get our client partners results in their local market. We stick to what works. We only care about getting our partners an ROI. If that's what you want, you know what to do...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Finchley Court

    Telephone answering services 24 hours a day

    Telephone answering services 24 hours a day

    Finchley Court is a trading name of Global Out Sourcing (1990) Limited...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Professionalisation

    Taking care of business

    Taking care of business

    Helping owners and managers of businesses and charities, start up, manage and grow. Based in the UK, we provide on-call business operations. We work on an hourly basis, with no contracts so you just pay for the time you need, and our average rate is just £24 an hour...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $19/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • IYTBS

    Taking care of YOUR business IS our business

    Taking care of YOUR business IS our business

    We are a Canadian based outsourced business services agency. Our core services include VA, Reception Services and Bookkeeping. We buck the trend of of local outsourcing firms to contract out piece work by hiring employees that we support and train so they can provide better services to you...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • Phone Answering Services
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Cove Central Communications

    Creating Connections That Drive Results.

    Creating Connections That Drive Results.

    Cove Central is a national provider of hosted and on-premise Unified Communications and collaboration solutions. More flexible and cost-effective than legacy on-premise systems, Cove Central solutions empower todays mobile and distributed workforces to be connected anywhere and on any device through voice...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Brunswick, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • USAnswer

    Grow Your Business With USAnswer's Dedicated Live Answering Service!

    Grow Your Business With USAnswer's Dedicated Live Answering Service!

    USAnswer offers specially tailored call answering services in Portland and Maine to make your business available 24/7. Our call answering service in Maine ensures your business growth by handling all customer queries...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Portland, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • ITAdOn IT Solutions

    When you succeed, we succeed!

    When you succeed, we succeed!

    IT Advisors Online (ITAdOn) is a growing team of technology experts who are passionate about helping companies like yours boost their effectiveness. Join ITAdOn today and grow your business. When you succeed, we succeed!...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    • UI/UX Design
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (54)

  • Alphalead Global Solutions

    Accelerating Opportunities. Defining Growth.

    Accelerating Opportunities. Defining Growth.

    Startups & SMEs Outsourcing Partner...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Market Research
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Mandaue City, Philippines
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Portiva

    Portiva: Leading The Way In Medical Excellence

    Portiva: Leading The Way In Medical Excellence

    Portiva's Virtual Medical Assistant is the No. 1 Provider in the World Today...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Show more
    Location
    Trappe, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Networkcherry IT Solutions

    Sweet IT solutions for a connected world!

    Sweet IT solutions for a connected world!

    Professional and reliable IT services with excellent local support. We offer VOIP business phone systems, Call center phone system, managed IT services, IT support, IT outsourcing, managed Wi-Fi, IT consulting, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Richmond Hill, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • 1st Bytes

    Technology Solutions Without the Hassle

    Technology Solutions Without the Hassle

    1st Bytes goal is to help you focus on your business without getting hung up on daily technology frustrations. Managing diverse and constantly developing technology is not only stressful but may also lead to a confusing IT vision...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Show more
    Location
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.0 4.0 (4)

  • Convuent

    Boost Your Customer Reviews Today

    Boost Your Customer Reviews Today

    At Convuent, we understand that reviews and mentions can make or break a business. That's why we offer a suite of tools designed to help you get more customer reviews, showcase your best ones, and mitigate any negative ones already out there...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    Location
    San Clemente, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Absent Answer

    US-based Call Center & Live Answering Service

    US-based Call Center & Live Answering Service

    Absent Answer is an American telephone answering service and call center outsourcing company serving customers throughout the United States...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.6 4.6 (10)

  • Continental Message Solution

    Call center services built for any business

    Call center services built for any business

    Continental Message Solution (CMS) is an award-winning call center outsourcing company based in Columbus, Ohio. The company provides telephone customer service and live answering services to a worldwide network of clients, including numerous Fortune 500 corporations...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    3.7 3.7 (23)

  • Reliance

    Cost-Effective Outsourcing Solutions

    Cost-Effective Outsourcing Solutions

    We support businesses to succeed by outsourcing and providing centralised remote workers using cost effective solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • BPO
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    Location
    Cheltenham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
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  • Slice Sports Management

    Fueling Every Athlete's Journey to Success

    Fueling Every Athlete's Journey to Success

    We are Slice Sports Management, a renowned branding and sports marketing agency. Fueled by our unbridled passion for sports and unwavering commitment to athlete advocacy, we provide diverse branding and management services to athletes...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Woodbury, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Let's.Pro

    Get cost efficiently, improve your business processes and let your firm growth.

    Get cost efficiently, improve your business processes and let your firm growth.

    Outsourcing service which we are provider is dedicated solution for foreign companies. We have e-commerce specialists doing expansion at amazon, ebay, aliekpress,allegro and more marketplaces. We also provide iGaming solutions as a customer support 365/24/7 and compliance team...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Show more
    Location
    Łódź, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Industrial Cold Calling

    Fish up your customer in the industrial market

    Fish up your customer in the industrial market

    We offer cold calling services in industrial markets (preferably Europe). We are professional sales engineers with experience in different tech fields. Our main markets are metal and woodworking, plastic processing, oil and gas, FMCG production, and agro-. You get a simple or promoted database with...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Translation Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Switch360

    Smart, Scalable Virtual Assistants For Property Management & Customer Support

    Smart, Scalable Virtual Assistants For Property Management & Customer Support

    Switch360 is your dedicated partner in unleashing the full potential of your enterprise. Specializing in exceptional outsourcing solutions, we redefine the customer support landscape to propel your business toward unprecedented success. With a focus on digital dominance, we bring our expertise in short-term...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Transcription Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Linked2u

    Execution of campaigns and strategies

    Execution of campaigns and strategies

    At Linked2U call center, we are more than just a business process outsourcing (BPO) and call center company; we are your dedicated partners in success. Our core belief centers around the transformative power of collaboration. We understand that in today's fast-paced and interconnected business world...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • Show more
    Location
    Barranquilla, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • A Message Center, Inc

    People Answering People.

    People Answering People.

    At Message Center, Inc., we tailor service and agent training to meet your unique requirements, offering competitive rates and ensuring our staff handles your customers with professionalism and reliability. With our receptionists on hand, you'll never miss a chance to engage with potential customers, whether...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Millville, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Starry Solutions

    Maximize Your Opportunities With a Virtual Receptionist - We Never Miss a Call!

    Maximize Your Opportunities With a Virtual Receptionist - We Never Miss a Call!

    Starry Solutions is more than just a virtual receptionist; we act as an extension of your team. Our US-based team learns the ins and outs of your home service business, providing knowledgeable answers to build rapport with every caller. Regain your work-life balance, increase lead conversion, and nurture...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Towne Answering Service

    Tailored Answering Services

    Tailored Answering Services

    Established in 1954, Towne Answering Service is a trusted provider of personalized answering solutions. The company caters to businesses and individuals nationwide. With a rich history of commitment to customized care calls, alarm monitoring, and lone worker solutions, Towne Answering Service ensures safety...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Souderton, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.5 4.5 (15)

  • CallNova

    dispatch call answering service

    dispatch call answering service

    CallNova is a premier provider of virtual assistant services, serving diverse industries such as taxi and limo dispatch, medical billing, and call answering services. With a global presence, we are committed to delivering unparalleled support and efficiency across various sectors...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    Location
    London Ontario, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Core Conversion

    If you don't make money, we won't!

    If you don't make money, we won't!

    At Core Conversion, we prioritize bottom-line results over rankings, drawing on over 13 years of expertise to provide transparent and affordable agency-quality SEO solutions for local and international businesses. Our focus is on delivering tangible results that drive business growth and success...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Biñan, Philippines
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Eoffice Network d.o.o.

    Your partner for conquering IT.

    Your partner for conquering IT.

    Eoffice Network d.o.o. offers proactive IT solutions, allowing you to concentrate on business growth without the burden of keeping pace with the rapidly evolving IT landscape and best practices. With our assistance, your business can stay ahead in today's dynamic IT industry, ensuring efficiency and success...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Pancevo, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (18)

  • Mannex IT Solutions

    Professional Technology Assistance

    Professional Technology Assistance

    At Mannex IT Solutions we pride ourselves on our professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to excellence...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $31/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Mainstream Digicom

    Time to make the business startup.

    Time to make the business startup.

    Mainstream Digicom specializes in cutting-edge AI and VoIP solutions tailored for modern businesses. From AI-driven content creation to robust VoIP services, we equip startups and enterprises with the tools to enhance efficiency and scale operations. Visit us at https://mainstreamdigicom.com for innovative...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.8 4.8 (22)

  • Evateck

    Business processes, outsourced without compromise

    Business processes, outsourced without compromise

    Evateck is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider helping businesses scale operations through dedicated and shared teams customer support, back-office, content moderation, and data entry. Expertise across SaaS, eCommerce, fintech, healthcare, and logistics...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Show more
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $16/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Oneresource Virtual Assistants

    Expert Virtual Assistants. Outstanding Support.

    Expert Virtual Assistants. Outstanding Support.

    Oneresource Virtual Assistants, based in Oxfordshire since 2009, supports small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs by handling time-consuming tasks. Its dedicated team works as an extension of the client's business, providing reliable and efficient virtual assistance. The agency handles repetitive...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Email Marketing
    Location
    Banbury, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • PCMSI

    High Quality and Reliable Answering Services

    High Quality and Reliable Answering Services

    At Professional Communications Messaging Service, Inc. (PCMSI), we pride ourselves on being the knowledgeable, courteous voice that reliably answers your phone and so much more. With over 55 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a leading provider of high-quality, custom professional answering...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    Location
    Erie, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Conversational LLC.

    We Provide The Right Virtual Receptionist or Answering Service for Your Business.

    We Provide The Right Virtual Receptionist or Answering Service for Your Business.

    At Conversational we serve a variety of business types. Our Staff are specialty trained members of each of those mentioned administrative groups, who excel at their work. The receptionists love dealing with the different cultures and research your business to portray the right fit for you...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Easybee

    Easybee Is Your On-Demand Team of Live Virtual Receptionists.

    Easybee Is Your On-Demand Team of Live Virtual Receptionists.

    It's time to turn more callers into customers, with easybees answering service. Our operators can answer calls, screen them, announce them, and forward them to our clients, regardless of their location or phone number...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.5 4.5 (15)

  • Clinic Answer

    Expert Call Answering for Clinics

    Expert Call Answering for Clinics

    Clinic Answer offers professional call answering and diary management services tailored to healthcare clinics. Its UK-based medical physician assistants handle every call with care, allowing practitioners to focus on patient care without the distraction of missed calls or appointment scheduling. Clinic Answer...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    Location
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
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  • Triballi

    Boost Sales Growth.

    Boost Sales Growth.

    We are company specializing in outbound sales, aiming to help you increase your number of clients or customers. Our business models goal is to schedule meetings with potential clienst for you...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Call Centers
    • Show more
    Location
    Belgrade, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • S3 Technology Group

    Your CRM and Communication Solutions Partner

    Your CRM and Communication Solutions Partner

    S3 Technology Group - Your CRM, business cloud phone, contact center and employee collaboration solutions provider...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • CRM Consulting
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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Phone Answering Services FAQs

What are phone answering services?

Phone answering services are third-party companies that handle incoming calls for businesses. Instead of letting calls go to voicemail or pulling staff away from their work, these services provide trained professionals who answer on behalf of the business, take messages, transfer calls, or provide basic information. 

How do professional answering services help businesses improve customer communication?

Professional answering services improve customer communication by making sure every call is answered quickly and professionally. This reduces wait times, prevents missed opportunities, and ensures customers always reach a real person instead of voicemail. For many businesses, this consistency builds trust and improves overall customer satisfaction.

Which types of businesses benefit most from using phone answering services?

Businesses that benefit the most from using phone answering services include: 

  • Small businesses and startups gain professional call handling without hiring full-time staff 
  • Medical, legal, and service providers ensure clients always reach someone for urgent or time-sensitive needs 
  • E-commerce and customer support teams manage high call volumes and improve response times 

What are the top-rated phone answering service providers on DesignRush in 2025?

The top-rated phone answering service providers on DesignRush in 2025 are: 

  1. AnswerConnect  
  2. Hugo 
  3. Moneypenny USA 
  4. Endicott  
  5. Face For Business  
  6. Nexa  
  7. Answering Service Care, LLC 
  8. AnswerFirst Communications 
  9. Smith.ai  
  10. Westpark Communications  

What core and specialized services do phone answering companies provide?

Core services phone answering companies provide include: 

  • Live call answering 
  • Message taking and forwarding 
  • Call transfers and routing 
  • Appointment scheduling 
  • Basic customer support and FAQs 

Specialized services: 

  • Order processing and payment handling 
  • Bilingual or multilingual support 
  • After-hours and 24/7 coverage 
  • Industry-specific scripts (e.g., medical intake, legal intake) 
  • CRM and software integrations for seamless data management 

How much do phone answering services cost in 2025?

In 2025, phone answering services typically cost between $0.80 and $1.17 per minute, which equals about $20 to $45 per hour. Pricing depends on how calls are billed; some providers charge by the minute, some charge a flat fee per call, and others use a monthly subscription that includes a set number of minutes with extra charges for overages. 

The final price also varies by factors like call volume, call duration, transfers, and how providers handle wrong numbers or spam calls. 

How quickly can a business see improvements after adopting phone answering services?

Most businesses see improvements almost immediately after adopting a phone answering service. Calls stop going to voicemail, customers reach a live person faster, and staff get clear, timely messages. This shift alone can raise customer satisfaction from day one. 

Over a few weeks, the benefits compound: fewer missed leads, smoother appointment scheduling, and better responsiveness to urgent issues. For companies with high call volumes, the difference in efficiency and professionalism is often visible within the first month. 

What should you look for when choosing a phone answering service provider?

When choosing a phone answering service provider, look for: 

  • 24/7 availability and quick response times 
  • Professional, well-trained agents who represent your brand 
  • Transparent pricing and clear call reporting 
  • Flexible plans that match your call volume and budget 
  • Extra features like bilingual support, CRM integration, or industry-specific scripts 
  • Strong reviews and proven track record with businesses like yours 

What red flags suggest a phone answering service may not be reliable?

Red flags that suggest a phone answering service may not be reliable are: 

  • Long hold times or frequent missed calls during testing 
  • Vague or hidden pricing without clear breakdowns 
  • Poor communication or unprofessional behavior from agents 
  • Lack of transparency in call reports or performance data 
  • No references, reviews, or proven track record 
  • Limited availability, such as no after-hours or weekend coverage

What key questions should you ask before hiring a phone answering company?

Key questions you should ask before hiring a phone answering company include: 

  • What pricing model do you use (per minute, per call, or monthly)? 
  • How do you handle after-hours, weekends, and holidays? 
  • Can your agents follow customized scripts for my industry? 
  • Do you offer bilingual or multilingual support? 
  • Which CRMs or tools can you integrate with? 
  • How do you report on call activity and service performance? 

How do professional answering services differ from in-house receptionists or call software?

An in-house receptionist works only during business hours and requires a salary, benefits, and training. Software solutions, while cheaper, usually rely on automated menus or voicemail, which can frustrate customers looking for a real person. 

Answering services combine the best of both: live human support without the overhead of full-time staff. They provide 24/7 coverage, industry-specific scripts, and multilingual options, which most small teams can’t manage alone. Unlike software, they add empathy and judgment to calls, and unlike a single receptionist, they scale with call volume.

Which tools, CRM integrations, and multilingual features do top phone answering services use?

Top phone answering services use: 

  • Tools: IVR systems, call recording, analytics dashboards, VoIP/softphones, helpdesk ticketing 
  • CRMs: Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Microsoft Dynamics 
  • Multilingual: Bilingual agents, multilingual call scripts, real-time language support 

 

 

How legitimate is the content in the FAQs?

We’re committed to providing practical and accurate information to both businesses and agencies, so we turned to Chike Agbai, founder and CEO of Azumo, a fast-growing software development company. He shared his perspective on what qualifications to look for when hiring a customer support partner. 

Chike Agbai spent nearly two decades as an investment banker on Wall Street, where he advised leading software companies such as Oracle, Salesforce, and Dell on high-stake transactions, before founding Azumo in 2016. Under his leadership, Azumo has grown into a multi-million-dollar business, creating software solutions for global brands like Meta, Discovery, and Zynga, as well as high-growth startups. 

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