Answering options

In-house CSR, traditional answering service, AI answering, voicemail: what each really costs and what each still lets you miss.

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    Answering Service vs In-House Receptionist Cost

    An in-house trade receptionist costs $48,000–$65,000 annually for 24% time coverage, traditional answering services cost $7,200–$18,000, and trade AI answering services cost $1,200–$9,468 for 24/7 coverage.

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