Explore top phone answering services that provide professional, 24/7 call handling, appointment scheduling, and customer support to help businesses enhance responsiveness and improve client satisfaction. Check out leading US-based phone answering services that specialize in delivering reliable, personalized support tailored to domestic markets.

  • Virtual reception & call answering services to suit any business

    Virtual reception & call answering services to suit any business

    Blazing the trail in outsourced virtual reception and phone answering services since 2003, OfficeHQ continues to innovate and endlessly strives to find new ways to help businesses thrive...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Professional Call Centre & 24/7 Live Answering Service

    Professional Call Centre & 24/7 Live Answering Service

    TigerTel provides award-winning, outsourced call centre and live answering services in Canada. Our experience and dedication to client success makes us the preferred Canadian answering service and call centre partner...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Dartmouth, Canada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • At Big Sky Call Centers, we care about your clients and your calls. Big Sky Call Centers has consistently delivered top-quality services to our Calgary clients for the past 15 years...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Virtual UX has helped both companies and individuals navigate the ever-changing world of work. In addition to our local expertise, we also have access to the resources and support of a parent corporation that spans over more than 80 countries...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Lahore, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Save Money & Get Result Oriented Service

    Save Money & Get Result Oriented Service

    Kolaxo CCS is a leading Answering Service in the United States with more than 500 industry-specific fully trained virtual operators. We have served more than 30,000 businesses. Get 24/7 telephone answering service to elevate and meet your customer expectations...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We are an Answering Service located in Kingston, Ontario that specializes in working with Property Managers, Landlords, Real Estate Agents and Contractors. Our professional and friendly Agents are available 24/7...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Kingston, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We are experts in Contact Center and Unified Communications products and services...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Cordoba, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We know finding the optimal cost for the ideal availability and CX is the key challenge for customer service and support operations...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Östersund, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Our Allied Health Virtual Reception team will ensure that your patients are dealt with in the most professional and personal manner...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Paddington, Australia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • A telemedicine MedTech company offering aged care, home care, NDIS, and IOT services 24/7/365!...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Brisbane, Australia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • 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
  • Australia's most trusted provider of occupational health and general medicine services...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Australia's Leading Medical Answering Services!...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Surry Hills, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Diagnosis, immediate prescriptions, specialist referrals and medical certificates all from the comfort and convenience of home or the office...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Battery Point, Australia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Telstra Health is Australia's largest ehealth company, supporting governments, health and aged care providers to shape a more connected future for healthcare...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • 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
  • Leading Teleradiology Providers In Europe

    Leading Teleradiology Providers In Europe

    Our goal is to make our company as human as creative, inventive, caring, purpose driven as the wonderful human beings who work inside it...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Message Handling and an Answering Service at Its Best!

    Message Handling and an Answering Service at Its Best!

    We are here to work alongside you in supporting your business no matter what industry, size or budget. From managing complex rotas and web-based activity to simple message taking when you are busy, were here to help...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Winning Service Business Owners new clients!...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Agnostic AI Solutions

    Agnostic AI Solutions

    Outsourced Customer Response Solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Waco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • 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
  • Building Something Different

    Building Something Different

    Lawyerist is home to the largest online community of solo and small-firm lawyers in the world. Our goal is to help lawyers build better law practices by bringing together a group of innovative lawyers to share ideas, experiments, and best practices...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Real Connections, Real Growth.

    Real Connections, Real Growth.

    We help small businesses gain and retain customers through our legendary virtual receptionist and chat solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Answering and Telemarketing Services...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Mariestad, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Telephone Answering - Call Handling - Virtual Receptionist - Virtual Switchboard - Virtual Offices - Serviced Offices - Meeting Room Hire - Nationwide Business Address...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Call4U has been a leading contact center in the Swedish market since 2005...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Ronneby, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • 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
  • That's where alldayPA Legal come in. The UK's first call answering service dedicated to the legal sector, we understand the things that matter to you. We give you a high-quality service at realistic prices...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • We are your customer and answering service providers!...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Welcome! May this be a platform for you to engage with us and ask questions. Legal Call 24 offers unparalleled answering services for the Legal Profession...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Kingston, Canada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lawpath provides simple, effective legal solutions for small to medium-sized businesses and individuals...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Surry Hills, Australia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • A tech-driven commercial law firm with a commitment to innovation!...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Surry Hills, Australia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • 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
  • Grow the business of your practice.

    Grow the business of your practice.

    Martindale-Avvo comprises the online legal brands Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Nolo, Ngage, and Avvo, and connects attorneys with 23 million consumers monthly...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • 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
  • 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
  • Incredible Customer Experiences start with ipSCAPE!...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • 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
  • Your Virtual Assistants

    Your Virtual Assistants

    LawyerLine helps busy lawyers with call intake, outbound prospecting, and other front office services...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Bernards, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • 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
  • Putting You in the lead.24/7 Lead Qualification and capture service

    Putting You in the lead.24/7 Lead Qualification and capture service

    HelloSells is a 24/7 Lead qualification, capture and response service. We help small businesses boost their conversion rate and improve their ROI. We instantly respond to your leads, qualify them and schedule appointments for you. We also provide call center and 24/7 appointment scheduling services...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • Think Outsource. Think ENVO.

    Think Outsource. Think ENVO.

    ENVO BPO is an award winning, ISO certified business process outsourcing company established in 2009 in Malaysia with the objective of assisting companies to grow their business via the concept of outsourcing. We pride ourselves as the specialist in contact centre services such as customer / helpdesk /...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The UK's same day courier experts

    The UK's same day courier experts

    As UK same day courier leaders and a rapidly expanding green fleet, you can trust in us to deliver. Our team are on hand to answer your queries Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm!...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • 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
  • Real people, real answers.

    Real people, real answers.

    Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, AnswerPlus has delivered award-winning 24/7 call answering services for over 60 years...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Hamilton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Medical Reception Service

    Medical Reception Service

    Offer your patients a professional & compassionate, live medical receptionist, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Discover WellReceived's receptionist service...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499

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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