AnswerFirst Communications

24/7 Live Answering, Virtual Receptionist & Call Center Solutions
1602 N 21st St, Tampa, Florida 33605, United States
https://answerfirst.com
AnswerFirst Communications

AnswerFirst Communications Overview

Year Founded
1998
Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Average Hourly Rate
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Were proud to be the highest-rated answering service on Google, with 4.8 stars from 500+ clients! We provide telephone answering services to more than 6000 businesses around the globe.

Since 1998, AnswerFirst has supported thousands of businesses with reliable 24/7 live answering and inbound call center services.

With more than 25 years of experience, a talented U.S.-based team, and the right technology behind us, were able to provide support that fits your exact communication needs helping you build lasting, productive, and profitable customer relationships.

We answer calls around the clock so your business is always available, day or night. From message taking and lead capture to order processing and after-hours or overflow support, every service is tailored to how your team works.

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Industries

  • Legal
  • Real Estate
  • Health Care
  • Software & IT Services
  • Corporate Services
  • Insurance
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Wellness & Fitness
  • Other

Client Types

  • Startups
  • Small Businesses
  • Medium Businesses
  • Enterprise / Corporate
BPO Expertise
BPO Expertise
  • Back Office Outsourcing
Call Center Expertise
Call Center Expertise
  • Appointment Setting
  • Inbound
  • Telemarketing
  • Virtual Receptionist
Phone Answering Services Expertise
Phone Answering Services Expertise
  • AI Phone Answering Services
  • After-Hours
  • Plumbers
  • Property Management

AnswerFirst Communications Clients

AAMCO
ABM
AFC Urgent Care
AFLAC
Bauer Food, LLC (Operates McDonald's)
Berkshire Hathaway
Brookhaven National Lab
Coldwell Banker
Century 21
Cushman and Wakefield
Colliers International
Florida's Natural Growers
General Electric (GE)
Johns Hopkins Facilities
Keiser University
Keller Williams
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Pye Barker Fire & Safety
Research Autopsy Center at Stanford
RE/MAX
TD SYNNEX
TECO
Weston Legal
WSP USA

AnswerFirst Communications Reviews


Reviews from Google Maps are available on this profile.
Porting my phone number over to Answer First was ver easy and simple. Allison was quick to find answers to my concerns and walked me through the process efficiently. I am really happy with my experience. "
LinMo's Review Sourced from Google
Recently signed up with AnswerFirst and couldn't be happier! We've also received nothing but positive feedback from our clients. We also contacted support for the first time and our request was completed within a half-an-hour of creating the ticket. "
Justine Karren's Review Sourced from Google
Extremely disappointed. After assuring me that they could pre-qualify callers, they decided that they really couldn't do that and re-wrote the scripts in such a way that I might as well use AI or even a simple voice activated call routing system. They declined even the simplest request: I wanted them to add callbacks to the first available time slot on my schedule -- NOT to schedule the callback time with the client, just to put the message on MY calendar so I would have time carved out to return the call. For some reason that was too hard for them. They did, however, send me messages that were supposedly for me, even though I had never forwarded my lines to them.The response below says they couldn't schedule a callback without the callers permission, which only proves my point that they didn't listen so they didn't get it: all I wanted them to do was add the message to call back to my calendar rather than just taking a message. How is that doing anything without the caller's consent? It was just meant to block time in MY day. Nothing more.If you couldn't qualify callers in your environment, you should have said so when I asked. "
Karen Mason's Review Sourced from Google
These guys are the best. They setup the perfect prompts, and this has resulted in our clients feeling much better about our company, no matter who picks up the phone. This is one of the best client retention moves we have made, we worth the money! Thank you Danielle and Allison for your hard work for us! "
Chris Soverns's Review Sourced from Google
I recently signed up for AnswerFirst and I am glad I did. They have been essential in the operation of our firm. Danielle and Raquel have been phenomenal. Thank you both! "
Widner Saint-Cyr's Review Sourced from Google

AnswerFirst Communications Team Bios

President & CEO
Matt Herron
President & CEO

Matt has led AnswerFirst since it opened in 1998, growing the company into a top-rated answering service with a people-first approach. His leadership is rooted in transparency, innovation, and a commitment to empowering employees to do their best work.

Director of Smiles
Penny Herron
Director of Smiles

Penny leads our customer service and client management effortsmaking sure every client feels supported, heard, and valued. She also oversees all charitable initiatives and plays a key role in fostering the positive, people-first culture that defines AnswerFirst.

Contact Center Manager
Barbie Drew-Rau
Contact Center Manager

As AnswerFirsts Contact Center Manager, Barbie brings firsthand experience in what it takes to deliver exceptional customer service. She oversees the day-to-day operations of our call center, supporting both our team and the clients we serve.

Sales Manager
Teri Leggett
Sales Manager

Teri helps businesses discover smarter ways to manage their calls and customer communications. She works closely with prospective clients to identify the right solutions for their needs, making her a key resource for anyone exploring AnswerFirsts services.

IT Manager
Russell Scherker
IT Manager

Russell leads AnswerFirsts technology operations and integrations. With decades of IT experience, he ensures our systems run smoothly and securely while keeping our platform connected to the tools our clients rely on.

AnswerFirst Communications Awards

#3 - Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2025
#13 - Fortune Best Medium Workplaces 2025
#18 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Pro Services
Fortune | #74 Best Medium Workplaces
Fortune | #26 Best Workplace for Millennials