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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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  • TeleDirect

    We Take Care of Your Calls.

    We Take Care of Your Calls.

    TeleDirect stands tall as an acclaimed industry frontrunner, focused on delivering outstanding on-demand call center and phone answering solutions. With a profound grasp of the contact center landscape, the team has firmly positioned itself as the ultimate preference for global organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    4.6 4.6 (3)

  • Raya Contact Center

    FIRST CLASS CX DOMAIN EXPERTISE

    FIRST CLASS CX DOMAIN EXPERTISE

    RAYA Customer Experience is a world-class business process outsourcing (BPO) and contact center outsourcing (CCO) service provider offering customer experience management, seat rental solutions, back-office, and digital services to global clients, including global Fortune 1000 companies in Europe, the Middle...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Customer Support
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    Location
    Giza, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.6 4.6 (3)

  • IntelligentBee

    Support That Drives Retention

    Support That Drives Retention

    IntelligentBee is a European outsourcing partner specialized in Customer Support, Technical Support, IT Service Desk and Trust & Safety. We partner with fast-growing SaaS, Fintech and E-commerce brands that require reliable, high-quality support without the overhead of building large internal teams...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Iași, Romania
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    4.6 4.6 (3)
    4.4 4.4 (12)

  • MedicalDirector

    Our solutions and insights enable Australias healthcare system processing for over 70 million patient consultations every year...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Bundaberg, Australia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Infosearch BPO

    Annotation services to AI industry, Data Management, BPO & Call Center Services

    Annotation services to AI industry, Data Management, BPO & Call Center Services

    Infosearch BPO Services is one of the leading Annotation, BPO, Data Management and Call Center services firm based at Chennai, India...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • HR Outsourcing
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
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    Location
    Chennai, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    3.6 3.6 (434)

  • NexRep

    Human-Focused.

    Human-Focused.

    Offering Contact & Call Center Services. Experience is everything. At NexRep, we know that creating exceptional experiences for our Marketplace Contractors inspires them to create exceptional customer experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    Location
    Portland, Maine
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Ant Marketing

    Connecting you with your target market

    Connecting you with your target market

    Ant Marketing is one of the UK's leading telemarketing companies, with over 27 years'​ experience of delivering effective inbound, outbound and multichannel marketing strategies as well as market research services to the very highest standards...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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  • heloo

    Make every contact matter with exceptional customer service.

    Make every contact matter with exceptional customer service.

    We are heloo, a customer support outsourcing partner with 15+ years of knowledge combined in the customer service industry...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Zagreb, Croatia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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  • Connectica Solutions

    Contact Center. Call Center Services. Professional BPO Services.

    Contact Center. Call Center Services. Professional BPO Services.

    Offering Contact & Call Center Services. At Connectica Solutions, our main focus is to help you “Connect”. Connect with your customers, your employees, providers and partners using the most efficient communication channels and the latest technology to your advantage...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • BPO
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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  • WEngage

    Together for better connections.

    Together for better connections.

    The way you handle customer interactions determines how customers experience your brand. That is why we believe that our values, as a customer contact partner, should reinforce the values of your own brand. WEngage speaks your language and is honoured to facilitate your customer contact and to personify...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Brussels, Belgium
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    3.9 3.9 (137)

  • Arise Virtual Solutions

    Contact Center Excellence

    Contact Center Excellence

    Arise’s roots go back to 1994, when we started out as a technology company selling a proprietary switch. We quickly saw where the future of the customer care world was headed and set out to shape and lead that future. The Arise® Platform launched in 1997 to enable a network of small enterprises to provide...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Miramar, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
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    2.5 2.5 (99)

  • Answering Legal

    We Make Sure Law Firms Never Miss a New Client.

    We Make Sure Law Firms Never Miss a New Client.

    Answering Legal, Inc. provides law firms with a professional, highly trained answering service for any sized law firm. 24/7 live virtual receptionists!...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    Location
    Nesconset, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
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    4.7 4.7 (648)

  • Telemedicine Clinic

    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
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • alldayPA Legal

    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
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    3.6 3.6 (88)

  • Martindale-Avvo

    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
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  • ENVO BPO SERVICES SDN BHD

    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
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    4.5 4.5 (135)

  • CitySprint

    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
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    3.4 3.4 (92)

  • AnswerPlus

    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
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    Location
    Hamilton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
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    3.9 3.9 (20)

  • WellReceived

    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
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    4.7 4.7 (38)

  • LEX Reception

    Keep Law Human

    Keep Law Human

    LEX Reception keeps law human. We provide 24/7 legal receptionist services for law firms and solo attorneys, answering every call with the kind of understanding that only real people can offer. Our service helps our clients intake faster, rank higher, win more, and lawyer better...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
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    4.7 4.7 (200)

  • ASC GROUP

    Comprehensive Solutions for Complex Business Matters

    Comprehensive Solutions for Complex Business Matters

    ASC Group is a leading provider for outsourcing services to accounting & Bookkeeping, legal, financial, and Business consulting services to small/medium/large enterprises in India, USA, Japan, Singapore, UK, Canada. The Group carries 25+ years of experience in advising 1000 + business globally...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.4 4.4 (66)

  • Contact Center Source

    Outsourcing Solutions Made Easy

    Outsourcing Solutions Made Easy

    Contact Center Source has been the most preferred partner of customer service, technical support, Back Office, and global services with 12+ languages capability for companies across North America, Australia, and EMEA region...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Market Research
    • Show more
    Location
    Cairo, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.6 4.6 (56)

  • Upmint Finserv Pvt Ltd

    We Are The Best Call Center Service For Your Business

    We Are The Best Call Center Service For Your Business

    Established in 2019, we began operations with a 30-member team focused on domestic collections and recovery. Through consistent performance, operational discipline, and a client-centric approach, we have scaled to a 470-strong workforce. Today, we deliver comprehensive business process support with...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • IT Services
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Translation Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Bangalore, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
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    4.2 4.2 (19)

  • Hire Live Support Inc

    We talk, We Listen, We Provide Solutions

    We talk, We Listen, We Provide Solutions

    Hire Live Support is a full-scale BPO service provider and a digital marketing company with 10+ years clientele and preparedness. We specialize in providing the leading live support services and new-age digital marketing gigs to SMEs, Enterprises, and Startups to delegate, scale, and manage business...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Cerritos, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
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    3.0 3.0 (2)

  • Customer Contact Services

    We are a nimble organization and can provide a customizable solution that meets your needs.

    We are a nimble organization and can provide a customizable solution that meets your needs.

    Headquartered in a fast-growing suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, CCS has been serving the North American business community with effective call center and answering service solutions for 50 years. Operating 24x7x365, with multiple call center support teams located throughout North America, we...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    Location
    Minnetonka, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (26)

  • Big Outsource

    SMEs' Premier Outsourcing Ally: Your #1 Choice

    SMEs' Premier Outsourcing Ally: Your #1 Choice

    Big Outsource, a leading BPO company, specializes in outsourcing solutions, from project-based services to virtual captive centers. Our expertise spans creative, technical support, and IT disciplines, making us your trusted partner for outsourcing excellence...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Accounting
    • Show more
    Location
    San Pablo City, Philippines
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.7 4.7 (29)

  • EmpireOne Contact Center

    Reliable BPO Contact Center for Call Handling

    Reliable BPO Contact Center for Call Handling

    Empire Solutions is a leading BPO contact center providing expert call handling and answering services. Connect with us anywhere for top call center solutions...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • ISPL Support Services

    Multilingual BPO and Call Centre Services provider.

    Multilingual BPO and Call Centre Services provider.

    ISPL Support Services is a Chennai, India based Multilingual Call Centre & BPO Services Company. The company has 17+ years of experience in the Business, offering professional call services and BPO services to Indian Corporate houses and MNCs...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Chennai, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
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    3.5 3.5 (6)

  • Cavinol Panama

    Bringing people and technology together.

    Bringing people and technology together.

    Cavinolr Recruiters specializes in connecting top-tier talent with organizations in CS, Retention , sales, life sciences, healthcare, and biotechnology sectors. The firm combines industry expertise with personalized strategies to deliver exceptional recruitment solutions tailored to clients' unique needs...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Translation Services
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Plantation, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Attorney Assistant

    Delegate to Achieve More.

    Delegate to Achieve More.

    At Attorney Assistant, we provide virtual assistants exclusively for law firms to handle the time-consuming tasks your staff doesnt have time for. We take care of the nitty-gritty so you can focus on high-impact tasks and increase your firms productivity...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.9 4.9 (55)

  • Vozaa Solutions

    For Every Voice, We Deliver a Solution

    For Every Voice, We Deliver a Solution

    We help businesses connect with their customers through fast, friendly and reliable communication...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $8/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • iRapidO Global

    Driven by Excellence

    Driven by Excellence

    iRapidO Global is a Business Process Management organization delivering scalable back-office and operational support to growing businesses worldwide. We combine domain expertise, structured process frameworks, automation, and AI-enabled tools to help companies improve efficiency, control costs, and focus on...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Call Centers
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Show more
    Location
    Faridabad, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.0 4.0 (1)

  • OutsourceRCM Services

    Maximizing Healthcare Revenue With Accuracy, Compliance & Transparency

    Maximizing Healthcare Revenue With Accuracy, Compliance & Transparency

    OutsourceRCM helps healthcare providers streamline their revenue cycle with accurate medical billing, denial management, and patient payment solutions driving faster reimbursements and improved financial performance...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Princeton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
    View Profile

  • ProtelBPO

    Protel BPO, nothing matters more than how your customers view your brand how they interact with it

    Protel BPO, nothing matters more than how your customers view your brand how they interact with it

    Protel BPO, located in Belize City, Belize, is a leading and locally owned outsourcing provider. Since 2013, it has been delivering exceptional INBOUND and OUTBOUND omnichannel contact center services of the highest quality...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Belize City, Belize
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $14/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • Uassist.ME

    Comprehensive Outsourced Customer Support Services

    Comprehensive Outsourced Customer Support Services

    Embracing the role of a collaborator, we hold a genuine concern for our clients' processes and the quality of our own outsourced customer support performance. Our organizational ethos centers on fostering continual growth for both our clients and our dedicated workforce...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.4 4.4 (5)

  • Appointment Setter Online

    We Book the Meetings, You Close the Deal.

    We Book the Meetings, You Close the Deal.

    A powerhouse team that takes the headache out of prospecting by booking qualified, high-intent sales appointments for businesses. We don't just generate leads, we deliver sales-ready conversations straight to your calendar...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    4.8 4.8 (5)

  • Ansafone

    Extraordinary Customer Experience Begins with People First.

    Extraordinary Customer Experience Begins with People First.

    Built on 50 years of contact center experience, Ansafone Contact Centers is one of the leading call centers in the country. Not only do we provide world-class customer experience, we also promote our people from within and believe our people are the most important assets. Many companies strive to create an...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Santa Ana, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
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    4.7 4.7 (4)
    3.3 3.3 (30)

  • Valoris Center

    Modern solutions for powerful companies

    Modern solutions for powerful companies

    With over 15 years experience, Valoris Center is a company with 100% Romanian ownership that operates on the BPO services market. We work with customers from all over the world, offering them the best support according to their needs, specific time schedule and spoken language (English, French, Spanish...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Bucharest, Romania
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    4.5 4.5 (2)
    3.3 3.3 (192)

  • Vserve Ebusiness Solutions

    Verified Verified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    All-In-One E-commerce Technology Solution Provider: Because Every Click Matters.

    All-In-One E-commerce Technology Solution Provider: Because Every Click Matters.

    Vserve Ebusiness Solutions is an AI-powered Supply Chain Management and Ecommerce company with 10+ years of global delivery. We provide offshore teams, BPO, procurement, order and inventory management, customer support, and ecommerce solutions to reduce costs and improve efficiency...

    Top Services:

    • Logistics
    • Accounting
    • eCommerce Development
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
    View Profile
    4.5 4.5 (2)

  • Simply Contact

    Support Operations Partner for High-Stakes Industries

    Support Operations Partner for High-Stakes Industries

    Simply Contact designs and runs customer support operations for complex, high-expectation industries. We pair trained European teams with AI embedded into workflowsreal-time translation, voicebots, QA automationto cut costs, improve resolution speed, and scale without losing quality...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    4.5 4.5 (2)
    4.1 4.1 (53)

  • MiXBS, LLC

    You Create, We Support.

    You Create, We Support.

    MixBS helps businesses grow by providing market research, practical strategies, and decision-making support to achieve sustainable success...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Top Customer Service

    Redefining Customer Experience

    Redefining Customer Experience

    We turn every interaction into a lasting relationship. Blending global reach with local expertise, AI-driven tools, and genuine human empathy, we help businesses transform customer journeys across every channel...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    26 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Expertcallers

    Delivering Customer Service with a Personal Touch

    Delivering Customer Service with a Personal Touch

    ExpertCallers, a Flatworld Solutions company, strives to help you build and nurture exceptional relationships with your customers. With over 12 years of experience in providing timely, reliable and efficient call center outsourcing services, we have perfected the art of transforming customer experiences into...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Creative Services
    • eCommerce
    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Princeton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
    View Profile

  • Magellan Solutions

    A Top-Grade Call Center Solutions Provider

    A Top-Grade Call Center Solutions Provider

    Magellan Solutions Outsourcing Inc. (Magellan) is an inbound and outbound call center and business processing outsourcing provider in the Philippines. Combining unrivaled expertise and capabilities across industries and business functions, we bring fresh and new approaches to strategies and operational...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Melbourne FL, Florida
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Vsynergize

    Redefining CX Excellence Through People, Technology and Expertise

    Redefining CX Excellence Through People, Technology and Expertise

    VSynergize is a Global Sales and Marketing services provider. The team is fully devoted to the success of its clients and partners, particularly when it comes to Customer Profiling, Content Creation & Syndication, Lead Generation & Nurturing, Demand Generation, Appointment Setting, BANT Leads, Delivering...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Ruby

    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
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    4.4 4.4 (31)

  • Releasy

    We are your customer and answering service providers!...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    Location
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
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    3.4 3.4 (37)

  • EuroCom CX

    Quality over Quantity

    Quality over Quantity

    A Leading Outsourcing Center in Europe with the Healthy Ambition to Remain at the Top! Our business is on par with the standards established by the industry thanks to the exceptional quality and industry understanding that we provide. You may be certain that we will provide you the highest possible level of...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • eCommerce
    • Accounting
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Tirana, Albania
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
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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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