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We Have Researched the Best Telephone Answering Service Companies For You

327 Companies - Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

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  • Runa Outsource

    Professional Outsourcing Solutions Tailored To Your Needs

    Professional Outsourcing Solutions Tailored To Your Needs

    At Runa Outsource, we connect exceptional bilingual talent from Bolivia and Latin America with international companies to help them scale smarter, faster, and stronger. Inspired by the Quechua word Runa meaning human, we put people at the center of everything we do providing skilled professionals in customer...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Cochabamba, Bolivia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Alris AI

    One AI. All Channels. Unified Context.

    One AI. All Channels. Unified Context.

    AI Agents for 24/7 Business Automation. Intelligent AI that helps automate phone calls, emails, and operational workflow...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Plano, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
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  • Veza Reception

    24/7 Legal Answering Built For Law Firms

    24/7 Legal Answering Built For Law Firms

    Veza Reception is a legal answering service built specifically for law firms. We provide 24/7 live call answering, legal intake support, and dedicated receptionist teams trained to handle calls for law firms with professionalism, warmth, and consistency...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • BusinAssist

    International Business Support Solutions for SME's and Large Enterprises

    International Business Support Solutions for SME's and Large Enterprises

    BusinAssist is a trusted global partner for entrepreneurs, startups and established businesses seeking seamless company incorporation, professional virtual offices and a wide range of business support services...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • Translation Services
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    Location
    Romford, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Phyiatric LLC

    End-to-End Revenue Cycle Management Services (Medical Billing and Coding)

    End-to-End Revenue Cycle Management Services (Medical Billing and Coding)

    At Phyiatric, we simplify the complex. As a full-service healthcare revenue cycle management partner, we empower providers with tailored solutions that drive efficiency, optimize cash flow, reduce denials, successful claim filing, and ensure compliance - every step of the way. Our experts and technology for...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Transcription Services
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    Location
    Moseley, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Back Office Betties

    Virtual Assistants & Legal Answering

    Virtual Assistants & Legal Answering

    Betties virtual receptionists are specially trained by industry experts to masterfully navigate the legal intake process, schedule consultations, screen calls and take messages. We proudly support solo and small law firms across the US and Canada...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • CPC

    Optimize The Experience.

    Optimize The Experience.

    CPC helps businesses manage every aspect of the customer experience. CPC provides a full suite of outsourced customer contact services, including: text/SMS messaging service (both automated and live, “peer-to-peer” text messaging), social media coverage for businesses, staffed live chat, AI/chat bots...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $28/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Platonics LLC

    Outsource With Confidence

    Outsource With Confidence

    Platonics provides cost-effective medical staffing solutions with HIPAA-trained remote staff. Build your ideal team and save up to 75% on staffing costs...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Transcription Services
    • Phone Answering Services
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Fluency LLC

    Professional Multilingual Communication And Support At Scale

    Professional Multilingual Communication And Support At Scale

    Fluency LLC provides a comprehensive suite of human-led call center services designed to bridge communication gaps and enhance customer experience. Based in Columbus, Ohio, we specialize in high-stakes environments where linguistic precision and cultural empathy are essential...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Translation Services
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
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    Location
    Hilliard, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Firms Desk

    Providing Exceptional Customer Service

    Providing Exceptional Customer Service

    We Are Known For Providing Exceptional Customer Service.We help clients build their dream customer support team with us. Our mission is to provide exceptional customer support and the back office you need to strengthen and expand your business...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Alliance Communications

    24/7 Live Answering Service

    24/7 Live Answering Service

    We manage the call center , sales and customer service traffic to minimize your capital expenses and maximize your profits. Our reliable, cost-effective service enhances your customer service reputation and complements your corporation’s branding and marketing efforts...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Get Callers

    Find Remote Callers or Best Virtual Assistants

    Find Remote Callers or Best Virtual Assistants

    Scale Your Business. Let's be honest, “A Business That Isn’t Growing, Is Slowly Dying”. You should be focusing on strategies that bring you 10x Growth. GetCallers is here to help you achieve phenomenal growth by leveraging low-cost Outbound Cold Callers...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Advantage Reserve

    The Hospitality Guest Experience Perfected

    The Hospitality Guest Experience Perfected

    From diminishing perishable hotel room inventory to turning first-time callers into lifelong guests, Advantage Reserve provides high-quality central reservation services to the hospitality industry. We serve independent hotels and management companies with exceptional customer support in Voice Reservation...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Call Centers
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Econx Group

    Diversified Holding Company

    Diversified Holding Company

    We are a South Africa-based operations and support systems agency helping startups and growing companies scale customer support, AI operations, and backend workflows. We specialize in building efficient human-in-the-loop systems, support triage processes, and operational structures that reduce workload on...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Cape Town, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Select Answering Service

    Call Center & Lead Generation Excellence

    Call Center & Lead Generation Excellence

    Select Answering Service gives you peace of mind with inbound call center solutions for live 24-hour emergency and after-hours virtual receptionist support. Free trials. No Obligation Quotes. Big Savings...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Digital Marketing
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Cognexa AI

    Empower Your Business With AI Solutions

    Empower Your Business With AI Solutions

    Cognexa is an AI automation agency helping businesses work smarter through intelligent workflows, AI powered agents, and cutting-edge web solutions. From voice and WhatsApp AI agents to custom CRMs, lead generation, and social media automation we build the systems that let your business run itself...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Centurion, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    4.0 4.0 (4)

  • Signius Communications

    Cell Center Services You Can Count On

    Cell Center Services You Can Count On

    Signius Communications has 12 locations across the United States, providing expert call center solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Customer Support
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Apollo Answering Service

    Professional Answering Services

    Professional Answering Services

    We also happen to be a 100% family-owned and operated, Houston born-and-bred company. Apollo Answering Service got its start when Bernice Contello got tired of answering middle-of-the-night emergency phone calls for her husband, Gus, a plumber. She figured just about every business could use someone to answer...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • VoiceLink Communications

    Your 24-hour Answering Service

    Your 24-hour Answering Service

    We are a telecommunications company with personalized call center solutions who provide the highest quality & most reliable customer service...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • SwiftCall

    AI Solutions For Businesses

    AI Solutions For Businesses

    SwiftCall is a Chicago-based AI automation agency that helps businesses streamline communication through 24/7 AI-powered call answering, lead capture, appointment booking, workflow automation, and customer engagement solutions. By combining intelligent voice agents with custom automation systems, SwiftCall...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • CRM Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Hastings Humans

    Family Owned & ​ Operated Since 1948

    Family Owned & ​ Operated Since 1948

    Hastings Humans is a full service call center and phone answering service. Hastings Humans provides its clients that competitive advantage of the human touch - and at a much lower cost than an in-house call center and with better customer service experience and close ratio than with IVR. Hastings is a...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.1 4.1 (16)

  • Kim's Answering Service

    Answering Services for Businesses

    Answering Services for Businesses

    Kim’s Answering Service, Inc. is locally owned and operated since 1967. At Kim’s Answering Service, Inc., we offer a personalized and professional telephone answering service to the entire professional industry. Our supervised operators are trained to handle and manage all types of calls and relay them...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.2 4.2 (29)

  • Always Answer

    The People You Need on Call 24/7

    The People You Need on Call 24/7

    We’re not just an answering service. We’re the human connection that brings life to your business with a live person on the other end. Get to know your call center and answering service personnel...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Duncanville, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.4 4.4 (40)

  • Golden Goose Marketing

    Minting Golden Eggs Daily For Our Local Business Digital Marketing Family

    Minting Golden Eggs Daily For Our Local Business Digital Marketing Family

    The Gold Goose is a boutique digital marketing agency that provides personalized attention to each and every client. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, so we take the time to understand your business goals and work closely with you to achieve them. Our team of skilled marketers...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • A Better Answer

    We Are Your Call Handling Heroes!

    We Are Your Call Handling Heroes!

    A Better Answer - Best since 1971: Best service, best operators and leadership, best at building client relationships...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.8 4.8 (22)

  • Alp Web Studio

    Websites That Quote When You Can't

    Websites That Quote When You Can't

    Alp Web Studio builds fast, lead-generating websites for HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, and contracting companies across Nova Scotia. A built-in quote estimator hands homeowners an honest ballpark day or night, and every lead lands in one owner dashboard with instant follow-up texts. Custom-built websites with...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Phone Answering Services
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    Location
    Halifax, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Callzilla

    Contact & Call Center Outsourcing Support Channels & Audits.

    Contact & Call Center Outsourcing Support Channels & Audits.

    Callzilla is a full-service outsourced call center and business process outsourcing company with headquarters in Miramar, Florida. We help leading brands acquire and care for English-speaking and Spanish-speaking customers, placing the utmost priority on quality...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Digital Marketing
    • BPO
    • Show more
    Location
    Miramar, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    1.0 1.0 (2)

  • My Receptionist

    Virtual Receptionist Services. Real People Always On Call.

    Virtual Receptionist Services. Real People Always On Call.

    My Receptionist is a leading provider of on‐demand front office support for small businesses, providing the tools and personnel to ensure your business is always responsive...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Vero Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Answer California

    Solutions. Trust. Dependability.

    Solutions. Trust. Dependability.

    AnswerCalifornia gets your customers out of “Voicemail Jail”. Professionalism plays an integral part in providing superior customer care. Your customer and prospects will feel comfortable choosing and staying with your business. One phone call is all it takes to make your customers satisfied that a...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    El Cajon, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    3.3 3.3 (9)

  • Alliance DMS

    Providing Industry Leading Contact Center Solutions

    Providing Industry Leading Contact Center Solutions

    Today, more than ever, the marketing world is an ever-changing sea of ambiguities, meaningless KPI’s and irrelevant clicks, impressions and likes. Alliance prefers a more predictable, systematic and productive method made possible by our ability to fully integrate and provide a turnkey approach to direct...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Hurst, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    3.8 3.8 (8)

  • MindStart Solutions

    Friendly, Savvy, and Smart Outsourced Customer Service

    Friendly, Savvy, and Smart Outsourced Customer Service

    At the inception of mindStart, we asked ourselves the question “why does customer service outsourcing have such a negative connotation?” We were fed up with lousy experiences and decided to do something about it. At mindStart, our goal is to change the perception of the customer service industry by...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.4 4.4 (15)

  • Telvista

    Creating consistent experiences for all customer channels

    Creating consistent experiences for all customer channels

    Telvista is a premier provider of contact solutions that drive customer loyalty and create competitive advantage for our clients. With our highly trained staff of support professionals, we deliver superior service that protects and promotes our clients'​ brands in the traditional channels and we are...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    3.3 3.3 (149)

  • GlobalityNet

    Streamlining Your Operational Challenges

    Streamlining Your Operational Challenges

    GlobalityNet helps small and midsize companies reduce costs and thrive through supply chain and operations consultancy or through our outsourcing services. While based in Pasadena, CA, we have teams in the U.S. and globally to help you with your projects...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Telephone-Answering

    Missing Valuable Calls? We Are Here To Help

    Missing Valuable Calls? We Are Here To Help

    We know that as a business owner, building your business is one of the most important, and difficult, things to do. Whether it’s acquiring new customers, managing day-to-day operations, fighting those everyday fires there’s always something to be done, and if you’re interrupted by answering telephone...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Luton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • HiredSupport

    The #1 Customer Service Outsourcing & BPO Company

    The #1 Customer Service Outsourcing & BPO Company

    With a legacy dating back to 2016, HiredSupport stands as a true trailblazer in the outsourced customer support realm...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
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    Location
    Rancho Cucamonga, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Renbotics AI

    Automating Business Growth

    Automating Business Growth

    Renbotics AI helps businesses streamline operations through intelligent automation. We build AI-powered solutions including AI receptionists, WhatsApp automation, voice agents, CRM workflows, appointment scheduling, lead qualification, and customer support AI Agents. Our focus - reducing manual work...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
    • Software Development
    • CRM Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    4.9 4.9 (14)

  • Datamark

    Your Preferred Outsourcing Vendor.

    Your Preferred Outsourcing Vendor.

    DATAMARK Inc., a provider of omni-channel contact centers and business process outsourcing (BPO) services since 1989, employs more than 2,800 at our facilities in the United States, Mexico and India...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Location
    El Paso, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.6 4.6 (9)

  • PrideBPO

    We Take Care of Your Customers.

    We Take Care of Your Customers.

    As a prominent BPO company, PrideBPO specializes in offering an extensive array of back-office services to a diverse and expanding client base...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Televator Solutions Private Limited

    Elevating Business Operations Efficiently

    Elevating Business Operations Efficiently

    Televator Solutions Private Limited is a business process outsourcing (BPO) company providing scalable operational support to businesses in India and international markets. The company offers customer support, lead generation, appointment setting, virtual assistance, back-office operations, data processing...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRM Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Show more
    Location
    Nagpur, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Alert Communications

    Capture Every Lead and Never Miss a Client With 24/7/365 Availability.

    Capture Every Lead and Never Miss a Client With 24/7/365 Availability.

    Alert Communications is a 55,000 square foot, 400+ person legal only call center located in Camarillo, CA. Founded in 1965, Alert services thousands of attorneys and hundreds of legal marketing agencies across the nation...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Camarillo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.8 4.8 (158)

  • Topaz Services

    We're Your Virtual Reservations Department and Contact Center.

    We're Your Virtual Reservations Department and Contact Center.

    Topaz Services is more than a voice reservations center; we are a hotel’s partner in providing Genuine Hospitality with Genuine People. We understand that each guest deserves an amazing and unique experience and that starts with booking their stay...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Call24 Communications

    Phone Answering Solutions

    Phone Answering Solutions

    Call24 Communications Inc offers 24/7 Answering Service and Call Center Solutions for the greater San Francisco Bay Area...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Reception 247

    Live Receptionist & Call Answering Service

    Live Receptionist & Call Answering Service

    Reception 24/7 is a live receptionist and call answering service for businesses large and small...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Romeo Golf Consultants LLC

    Complexity Made Simple

    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
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  • A Courteous Communications

    Answering Services for Every Industry

    Answering Services for Every Industry

    We are a 24 hour 7 day per week answering service/call center. We provide excellent telephone service through a combination of professional, experienced employees and state-of-the-art technology...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Answer Aide

    Telephone Answering & Virtual Assistant Services

    Telephone Answering & Virtual Assistant Services

    Answer Aide is a company that offers telephone answering services, virtual assistants and call center solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Augustine, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.5 4.5 (8)

  • Global Call Forwarding

    Expert Call Answering & Management Solutions

    Expert Call Answering & Management Solutions

    Global Call Forwarding provides International Toll-Free Numbers and Local Phone Numbers from many of the 195 countries worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Delray Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (105)

  • ATAS

    Welcome to America's Telephone Answering Service.

    Welcome to America's Telephone Answering Service.

    Offering Call Center Services. With a changing industry and small services being acquired by large call centers, we remain independent, and offer the personalized service and fair pricing you’ve come to expect...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Votacall

    Expect more from your business phone system provider...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    3.7 3.7 (13)

  • Answer all

    24/7 Live Answering Service for Your Office

    24/7 Live Answering Service for Your Office

    Answer all takes pride in offering an exceptional telephone answering service tailored to fit the needs of our customers. We serve individual physicians, doctor’s offices and health departments using the most up-to-date technology to make sure you receive the most professional service possible...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Lake Park, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    3.0 3.0 (4)

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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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