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.

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  • Design-led AI systems for service businesses

    The Future Studio builds practical AI systems for service businesses: voice agents, WhatsApp automation, booking flows, AI-enabled websites, CRM workflows, dashboards and custom tools that help teams respond faster and reduce manual admin...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Panama City, Panama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Most Affordable AI Interview Software That Screens Every Applicant. You Interview Only The Best.

    InterviewFlowAI is an AI-powered candidate screening platform that automates early-stage candidate screening through two-way phone, audio, and video interviews at just $0.99/interview. It lets recruiters set up entire screening processes with complete control and provides the best context + AI latency during...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Transcription Services
    • Customer Support
    • BPO
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    Location
    Bengaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Automate. Integrate. Elevate

    BurkyFlow helps businesses automate operations, streamline workflows, and accelerate growth with AI. We build AI Voice Agents, CRM automation, intelligent chatbots, workflow integrations, and custom AI solutions that eliminate repetitive tasks, improve customer experiences, and increase revenue. Our mission...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • IT Services
    • CRM Consulting
    • Phone Answering Services
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building AI Systems That Generate Revenue, Not Just Conversations

    FusionSync AI designs and develops custom AI systems that automate sales, customer support, operations, and internal workflows. We build production-ready AI voice agents, chatbots, SaaS platforms, CRM automations, and business process automation tailored to each client's needs. From strategy and architecture...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Never miss the call that becomes your next case.

    Insight Dev Ltd builds Lexidesk, an AI intake system exclusively for consumer-facing law firms. We help firms answer every call and web enquiry around the clock, qualify and score leads against their own criteria, book consultations, and sync everything into their CRM automatically. Our team works hands-on...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Complexity Made Simple

    Romeo Golf Consultants is a business consulting and services firm in Clearwater, Florida. We start the way a consultant should: by mapping how your business gets work, loses work, and spends it's time. Then we build what the map says you need. That might be an AI agent handling your inbound calls and emails...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Phone Answering Services
    • SEO
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    Location
    Clearwater, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Source, Bridge, Thrive

    Vitalis Outsourcing Provides Trained, Vetted, and Managed Virtual Assistants for Real Estate, Property Managaement, Legal, Home Service, and Growing Service-Based Businesses...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Business Consulting
    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Georgiana, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Run Your Business. We'll Handle the Rest.

    Top Virtual Assistant is a remote staffing and virtual assistant service provider helping businesses streamline daily operations, reduce administrative workload, and scale their teams...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Call Centers
    • AEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Proven hands, progressive minds

    Trusted since 1964, Oakville Physiotherapy Centre offers expert orthopedic rehab, post-operative recovery & sports injury care. Services include OHIP physiotherapy, massage, shockwave, spinal decompression & acupuncture. Proven hands, progressive minds...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Oakville, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Install Revenue Infrastructure. From zero to hero.

    Mark Scaling builds AI-powered revenue infrastructure for roofing companies. We replace traditional marketing agencies and sales teams with a complete operating system AI lead response, storm trigger automation, commercial property targeting, automated estimating, and full pipeline management. Our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • To Be Clear And To Be Heard

    Deux-Points is a Moroccan communication and event agency specializing in event organization, written translation, and linguistic interpretation. The agency organizes conferences, corporate seminars, colloquiums, work meetings, and cultural or tourist events while helping clients communicate effectively across...

    Top Services:

    • Translation Services
    • Transcription Services
    • Creative Services
    • Event Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Fes, Morocco
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Automate. Outsource. Elevate . Your RPA & BPO Partner

    LY Softwares is a premium technology and business solutions provider with offices in Palakkad, Bangalore, and Dubai, blending skilled human expertise with intelligent automation. We specialize in RPA, BPO, mobile app development, web design & development, and hosting solutions that help businesses streamline...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • ERP Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Palakkad, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your phone, taken care of

    frontdesq is an AI receptionist and virtual receptionist that answers business calls, handles common enquiries, qualifies callers, captures details, books appointments, and routes urgent calls. Built for businesses that cannot afford to miss opportunities, frontdesq provides reliable after-hours and overflow...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Brisbane, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Expert Staffing Partner for Your Business Growth

    Building a remote team should improve operational capacity, not introduce communication gaps, management complexity, or inconsistent service delivery.Elite Sense Consulting provides remote staffing solutions for businesses seeking reliable, multilingual professionals who integrate into existing workflows...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Logistics
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $9/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Help You Show Up There

    RR Media is a Howrah-Kolkata based digital marketing agency specializing in WhatsApp Business API solutions SMS and voice call marketing website design and SEO. We also build our own SaaS tools including a WhatsApp Business API panel an AI powered SEO platform and billing and LMS software for growing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Kalyanpur, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Connected Communications, Cloud And Software For Modern Businesses.

    CONNXTA is a business technology company providing connected communications, cloud infrastructure, custom software and managed IT services. We help SMEs, call centers, BPOs, telecom resellers and sales teams integrate telephony, CRM systems and operational workflows...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Big Data Analytics
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Tirana, Albania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering businesses with custom full-stack web apps, scalable SaaS, and advanced AI automation

    SM Technology is a premier software engineering and digital transfatmation agenency specializing in high-performance web applications, robust SaaS architecture, and autonomous AI automation solutions. With a proven track record supporting 450+ satisfied global clients, we engineer intelligent workflows...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Chiniot, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Cincinnati GEO & SEO for the AI Search Era

    Atlas Growth Systems is a Cincinnati GEO and SEO agency helping businesses earn greater visibility across Google, Google Maps, ChatGPT and AI-powered search. Co-founded by Marsel Sabirdjanov and Sami Rhechaoui, Atlas combines Generative Engine Optimization, local SEO, authority building and traditional search...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Mason, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Your Ideas into Published Success | Bespoke Book Cover Design | Expert Ghostwriting Services | Results-Driven Book Marketing | Custom Author Website Solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Audio Production
    • Transcription Services
    • Translation Services
    • SEO
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    Location
    Bakersfield, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Business Automation and CRM Platform

    Kommify is an AI-powered customer communication platform that brings WhatsApp, CRM, automation, AI agents, messaging, voice, and support tools together to help businesses engage customers, manage leads, and grow efficiently...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • AEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Bengaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Crafting Exceptional Spaces Since 2004

    Design House India Pvt. Ltd. is a professional interior design company offering modern and customized solutions for offices, showrooms, retail stores, restaurants, exhibition stalls, kiosks and luxury homes. Our services include space planning, 2D/3D design, custom furniture, lighting, flooring, false...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Engineering
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
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    Location
    Ghaziabad, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • AI Built Around Your Business

    Acrion.ai is a Knoxville, TN company that builds AI Employees for non-medical home care agencies across the US. An AI Employee handles a full role end to end: answering every inbound call with proper intake, texting new inquiries within 60 seconds to engage and qualify them, managing online reputation, and...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • AI Development
    • CRO
    • Reputation Management
    • Show more
    Location
    Knoxville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Busy Working Magic

    Better Web Management turns websites from static marketing assets into actively managed business systems. We sit in the space between a traditional web agency, an IT partner, and an AI automation company. Rather than treating design, hosting, SEO, analytics, automation, and AI as separate services, we connect...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Tempe, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Virtual Assistant Agency For Growing Businesses

    The Peak Hire helps busy founders and growing teams reclaim their time with dependable virtual assistants matched to their actual workflows. Our remote professionals support administration, customer service, sales, recruiting, operations, bookkeeping, CRM management, scheduling, inbox management and lead...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • The Clear Voice For Your Business

    Orvex Group is a trusted BPO and digital solutions company delivering Telemarketing, Customer Support, Sales, Lead Generation, SEO, Web Development and Digital Marketing. We help businesses connect better, sell smarter and grow faster through professional people, modern solutions and performance driven...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Direct Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Lahore, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Delegation For Exponential Success

    Virtual Assistant House, Corp. is a modern Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Virtual Assistance company delivering flexible staffing and managed outsourcing solutions. We provide dedicated virtual assistants, specialized remote professionals, and operational support teams tailored to the unique...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Davao City, Philippines
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Mortgage Due Diligence & Appraisal Management

    Lenders Allies is a mortgage services company providing appraisal management, mortgage due diligence, quality control, and related solutions to lenders, investors, and financial institutions...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Accounting
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Transcription Services
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Graph Datum is a precision engineering company specializing in the manufacturing of granite and cast iron surface plates, granite height comparator stands, and metrology equipment. Established in 2010, it provides accurate, durable, and customized measurement solutions for manufacturing, inspection...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Logistics
    • Accounting
    Location
    Rajkot, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Smart Billing Partner

    Nationwide medical billing & revenue cycle management for healthcare providers billing, coding, credentialing, and HIPAA-compliant claims support...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Madera, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Dedicated virtual assistants, fully vetted and fully managed.

    Stellar Staff places dedicated, full-time virtual assistants with US businesses that need real capacity, not another freelancer to manage. Clients interview a shortlist of pre-vetted candidates, pick the one they want, and start in five to six days. We handle sourcing, screening, onboarding, payroll, taxes...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Call Centers
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Build. Deploy. Manage. Scale.

    Ruminative is a BPO and Operations Management company helping businesses build, manage, and scale dedicated teams across customer support, sales, backend operations, field activities, and verification services. With an in-house operational setup and multi-region capabilities, we provide flexible outsourcing...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Logistics
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
    • Show more
    Location
    Gurgaon, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $11/hr
  • Grow Now Or Accept The Costs Later

    Burniston Media was founded by Ethan Burniston when he was just 13 years old, now growing to become a successful marketing agency with over 8 team members who their primary goal is to grow and scale companies advertising. Specifically they work in the paid social media sector, accumulating multiple results on...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Andover, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Your Trusted Partner in Outsourced Business Solutions

    Nixxie Solutions is a BPO service provider delivering reliable outsourcing support to businesses worldwide. We specialize in customer support, virtual assistance, and back-office operations, helping companies reduce costs while improving efficiency. Our trained team focuses on quality, responsiveness, and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Revenue Cycle And Operations Support For Healthcare Organizations

    MediCommerce is a medical group management company providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and clinical operations support for healthcare providers from revenue cycle and coding to credentialing, pre charting, referral and scheduling services, bookkeeping, and payroll...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Accounting
    • Transcription Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • The call center of opportunities.

    Call center in Mexico based in Tijuana, Baja California that provides BPO and sales services...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Translation Services
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Tijuana, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $14/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Calls answered. Insight delivered.

    Customer Direct answers your calls and gives you answers about your business. What makes us unique: we analyze every single interaction, not just a small sample like most call centers...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Maryland Heights, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Dedicated Workforce Solution

    Online VA Team supports businesses with virtual assistant and customer service solutions. Our team helps organizations manage day-to-day administrative and client support needs with dependable, professional service...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $7/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Beyond Standard Solutions

    Transform Targets helps organizations scale operational capacity without increasing internal overhead. We provide skilled professionals who integrate directly into existing workflows, enabling businesses to operate efficiently while maintaining full visibility and control. Our focus is simple: support the...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • Logistics
    • Call Centers
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    McKinney, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your company knows more than it decides

    NextAI designs and builds enterprise AI systems for mid-sized companies in Spain and the wider EU. We connect the data that sits scattered across disconnected tools into a single reasoning layer, then put autonomous agents to work on real processes from start to finish. Every agent carries a verifiable...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • ERP Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Valencia, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Compassionate Care, Advanced Healing for Every Pet

    Seven Oaks Multi Speciality Pet Hospital is a modern veterinary center in Hyderabad dedicated to delivering round-the-clock medical care for pets. With advanced diagnostic facilities, ICU support, and a team of experienced veterinarians, we handle everything from routine checkups to critical emergencies. Our...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Hyderabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • VoIP Cloud Virtualization Corporate Email Backup Endpoint Security Web DevelopmentEnterprise IT Infrastructure & Communications EngineeringVoIP and unified communications, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, corporate email, backup and disaster recovery, DNS and endpoint security, and website...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    San Bernardino, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • UK Operations Partner

    AtDesk is a UK-focused operations partner helping service businesses manage calls, customer support, dispatch, CRM and administrative workflows with clear reporting and accountable human support...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Blackburn, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Run Your Customer Service

    Callnovo is a multilingual customer service outsourcing provider operating since 2004. Our 2,500+ agents deliver voice, chat, email and social support in 65+ languages across three continents, powered by HeroDash, our own AI-enabled contact centre platform. Dedicated agents from US$5.80 per hour,live in...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • AI Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Markham, Canada
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
  • Intelligence. Forged

    Gradient Forge Studio builds intelligent automation and digital infrastructure for contractors and home-service businesses.We identify the friction that costs businesses time, leads, and revenuethen engineer systems to eliminate it. Our flagship platform, FORGE Assist, provides 24/7 intelligent call and...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Schaumburg, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • The clever way to work online.

    KLVR is an independent web studio in Ottawa building hand-coded websites, online stores and AI receptionists for small businesses and creators across Canada and the US. No templates and no page builders: every site is designed and built by hand around what you want customers to do, and you own it outright...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Building Brands. Engineering Growth

    Zaptron AI Agency is a strategy led growth partner helping businesses build stronger brands, reach the right audiences, and drive measurable growth.With experience across +1000 industrial and FMCG brands, we combine branding, digital marketing, creative content, advertising, AI, automation, CRM, and sales...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Conversation Intelligence for Modern Enterprises

    Make every call a useful conversation with Oli AI, an enterprise AI voice agent for inbound and outbound calls. From welcoming callers and booking appointments to qualifying leads and managing customer follow-ups, Oli AI adapts to your workflows across 22+ global languages. It connects with your business...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Chennai, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Custom Trade Show Booths That Captivate

    ET Expo is a full-service exhibit house building custom trade show booths that stop people mid-stride. From 3D design and fabrication to graphics, installation, dismantle, and storage - from 10x10 inlines to double-deck islands, buy or rent - one partner from sketch to show floor, serving exhibitors...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • AI-Powered Business Communications

    DialPhone is an AI-powered business communications platform that brings calls, messaging, video, chat, and customer support together in one simple solution. It helps businesses streamline communication, automate customer interactions, and stay connected across every channel...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • IT Services
    • AI Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr

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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.