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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  • 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
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    MiXBS, LLC Services

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • Market Research
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    • CDEK
    • Buch
    • Ramayoga
    • Imark Tech
    • SovPlym
    • KNOVR
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    MiXBS, LLC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kevin Swindlehurst
      Kevin Swindlehurst Airline Operations Supervisor at Flightworx Aviation
      5.0

      Customer Support Review from Kevin Swindlehurst

      If youre looking for a partner thats flexible, highly skilled in multilingual customer support, and deeply knowledgeable in customer development and market research, MiXBS is the team you need. Their ability to adapt, deliver results, and provide top-tier support makes them stand out in the industry. We couldnt be happier with the partnershiptheyre exactly what we needed, and honestly, theyre awesome.

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  • 24/7 Live Answering, Virtual Receptionist & Call Center Solutions

    AnswerFirst helps businesses stay connected with real, helpful people answering every call day or night. No bots. No scripts. Just trained Customer Service Professionals who know how to support your customers when it matters most...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    AnswerFirst Communications Services

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
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    • AAMCO
    • ABM
    • AFC Urgent Care
    • AFLAC
    • Bauer Food, LLC (Operates McDonald's)
    • Berkshire Hathaway
    • Brookhaven National Lab
    • Coldwell Banker
    • Century 21
    • Cushman and Wakefield
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    AnswerFirst Communications Reviews & Testimonials

    • Johnson Legal PLLC
      Johnson Legal PLLC Review from Google
      1.0

      Johnson Legal PLLC's Review Sourced from Google

      As a small law office, we used AnswerFirst for about a year. We opted not to have calls recorded as their system has an irritating "beep" that sounds in the background while customers are on the phone. We thought things were going well. Several months later we signed up for CallRail, which recorded all incoming calls. We began to see a pattern of poorly handled calls. When we shared this information with management, and offered to provide the recording, they said "no thanks." The probems continued. For instance one caller asked if we did simple Wills. The AnswerFirst agent said, "No, we only do Estate Planning." After sharing these simple issues with management nothing changed. We asked if they could give us an adjustment to our bill based on the poorly handled responses. They said "No." We notified them this week we were switching carriers and they acted like they could care less. DO NOT use them as they cannot handle the simplest of calls.

    • Demetri Karoutsos
      Demetri Karoutsos Review from Google
      5.0

      Demetri Karoutsos's Review Sourced from Google

      Outstanding After-Hours Answering Service – Highly Recommend for Service-Based BusinessesWe've transitioned to AnswerFirst about four months ago for our after-hours answering service needs, and they’ve exceeded every expectation. Their live agent support, combined with responsive customer service and advanced technology integration, has provided our team with a seamless and professional solution that far surpasses our previous provider.What sets AnswerFirst apart is their adaptability to our unique workflows, quick response times, and overall attention to detail. As a service business, having a reliable, U.S.-based call center is essential and AnswerFirst delivers with consistency and clarity.Their platform gives us the functionality we need, and the quality of their after-hours call handling has significantly improved both our internal efficiency and our customer experience.If you're a service-based company looking for high-quality live agents, professional support, and a partner who understands urgency and accountability, I highly recommend AnswerFirst. Exceptional value, exceptional team.Demetri KaroutsosDirector, CareMaster

    • Scott Lady
      Scott Lady Review from Google
      5.0

      Scott Lady's Review Sourced from Google

      Finally, and I mean FINALLY an inbound call center who does what they say they will do, and does it excellently.Danielle and Robert have been incredible helping me with my campaigns, and ensuring everything is flowing smoothly.I highly recommend giving them a shot for your call inbound call needs.

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  • Award Winning Quality Driven

    For over 60 years, Answer United has been a trusted leader in the answering services industry, providing call center and live telephone answering services to businesses of all sizes. We offer 24/7 support to ensure seamless customer interactions that help businesses grow while keeping costs down...

    Top Services:

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Answer United Services

    • Phone Answering Services
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Staff Augmentation
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    • Food and Beverage Industry
    • Energy & Mining Industry
    • Health Care Industry
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    Answer United Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jackie B
      Jackie B Review from Google
      1.0

      Jackie B's Review Sourced from Google

      Extremely disappointing experience with Answer United. We signed up expecting a professional answering service that would follow our script, properly represent our company, and provide transcripts/recordings of calls as promised. None of that happened.Within the first weekend of service, we lost multiple jobs due to calls being handled poorly and the script not being followed. The representatives often sounded unfamiliar with our business and procedures, which reflected badly on our company.When we requested transcripts and recordings, we were told would be available; they were never provided. Customer service was also very frustrating to deal with. When I asked for a refund because the service was not delivered as agreed, I was told they had already invested time setting up the account and script. We invested employee time into that process as well, only for the agreed-upon procedures to be ignored.After bringing up these issues, communication largely stopped, and calls/emails went unanswered. Based on our experience, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere if you want an answering service that will professionally represent your business.

    • Deep R
      Deep R Review from Google
      3.0

      Deep R's Review Sourced from Google

      I used their service for a little over a year. They are very good at taking calls and usually answer them promptly. They would then pass on the message via email, though often some things in the message didn't make it across. However, if that was all I needed, then an answering machine would have been enough, I hired them as a virtual receptionist and to make appointments. Ultimately I left their service because, after more than a year they seemed to know very little about my business, they routinely had trouble answering callers' basic questions about the business. They often bungled appointment taking and I felt they were costing me business.I worked with them multiple times to change the script but still to no avail, they just didn't do a very good job as a VR.I think using them as a message-taking service is fine but would not expect anything more of them.

    • Jon Liebertz
      Jon Liebertz Review from Google
      5.0

      Jon Liebertz's Review Sourced from Google

      Our favorite vendor, Answer United!As a growing company with a handful of Customer Care staff inhouse, we had a critical need to find a partner that could handle our call influxes during prime time as well as assist in creating an Emergency Line which our clients could use that would reach our after hours manager.Barbara and the Answer United group have exceeded our expectations in not only the quality of service, but their ability to make small, custom changes that really boost our ability to provide a higher level of communication to our customers.Looking forward to expanding our business relationship into the 2020 year!

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  • 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

    NexRep Services

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
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    • Sprint
    • Marmot
    • Glossier.
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  • Empowering Growth with Expert Contact Center & Digital Solutions Tailored to Your Needs

    Magellan Solutions USA delivers expert contact center and digital marketing services tailored to your business needs. From inbound and outbound support to live chat, telemarketing, and SEO, we help businesses enhance customer engagement and drive growth. As a small, minority-owned business with diverse...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    • Customer Support
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    Location
    Melbourne FL, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $29/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Magellan Solutions USA Services

    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • BPO
    • Customer Support
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    • US Department of Veterans Affairs
    • US Department of Treasury
    • North Texas Tolling Authority
    • San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
    • Service One of Brevard
    • TMS Insurance Brokerage
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    Magellan Solutions USA Reviews & Testimonials

    • Alex Lavarsse
      Alex Lavarsse Review from Google
      5.0

      Alex Lavarsse's Review Sourced from Google

      super attentive, helped me a lot when I needed it most, I highly recommend it, excellent professional, I would give 1000 stars

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  • 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

    Econx Group Services

    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Call Centers
    • Market Research
    • Transcription Services
    • Accounting
    • Big Data Analytics
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    • eCommerce Industry
    • Hardware & Networking Industry
    • Corporate Services Industry
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  • Your CRM and Communication Solutions Partner

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

    Top Services:

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

    S3 Technology Group Services

    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • CRM Consulting
    • Phone Answering Services
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    • Mad Subie Performance
    • Davis Realty
    • USAA
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  • 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

    Romeo Golf Consultants LLC Services

    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Phone Answering Services
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • University Tires Plus
    • Palmetto State Roofing
    • Central Site Corps
    • Eco Green Tree and Debris
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  • Innovation Driven Transformation

    Eminenture is an ISO-certified, NASSCOM-member BPM & Digital Transformation company. Since 2011, we drive ROI using AI, Data Analytics, Tech Development, Research & Consulting, and Process Automation for clients across 19+ countries...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • BPO
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Call Centers
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    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Eminenture Services

    • Market Research
    • BPO
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    • CEAT
    • TATA
    • Amazon
    • Piramal
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    Eminenture Reviews & Testimonials

    • anoop sharma
      anoop sharma Review from Google
      1.0

      anoop sharma's Review Sourced from Google

      Worst company ever no carrer growth no high incentive not giving good increment forget about ot pays they tell you you are family in case of ot but for ot pavs we are not it management issue No medical benefit no any pf and company if ful of politician with full of politics.Do join this company they will keep your emplyment status on hold due to project issue and dont give that payment when you are or nold.It's a very bad company, there is no growth in it. Don't ever join it, and their salary is extremely poor. They completely wasted my time

    • Nilesh Kushwaha
      Nilesh Kushwaha Review from Google
      5.0

      Nilesh Kushwaha's Review Sourced from Google

      The work culture at Eminenture is simple and stress-free. People respect your space, listen to your opinions, and actually care about your growth.There’s a healthy balance between fun and focus, you can laugh, learn, and work all in one day.And yes, doing the actual work becomes more enjoyable because of this.

    • Lowrence Sen
      Lowrence Sen Review from Google
      5.0

      Lowrence Sen's Review Sourced from Google

      “I had an outstanding experience with Eminenture! Their expertise in business process outsourcing, data management, and IT services is truly commendable. The team is highly professional, efficient, and dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions. From the initial consultation to project execution, everything was handled seamlessly. Their attention to detail, innovative approach, and commitment to excellence set them apart from the competition. I highly recommend Eminenture to any business looking for reliable and result-driven outsourcing services. A fantastic company with exceptional service!”

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  • Empowering Customer Experience with AI and Human Expertise-Customized Care Solutions by D3Mynds.

    Empowering Customer Experience with AI and Human Expertise-Customized Care Solutions by D3Mynds. Where AI Meets Human Touch D3Mynds Delivers Customized Customer Care Solutions for a New Era...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
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    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    D3Mynds Services

    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Transcription Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Market Research
    • Accounting
    • Translation Services
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    • Software & IT Services Industry
    • Corporate Services Industry
    • Entertainment Industry
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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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