AI receptionists, answered plainly
What they are, what they cost, and how they actually work — for appointment-based businesses.
What is an AI receptionist?
An AI receptionist is an AI phone agent that answers a business's calls in a natural voice, 24/7. It greets the caller, answers routine questions from the business's own information, captures name, number, and reason, books appointments into the real calendar, and texts the details to the team — to help your team follow up. CallsHandled is an AI receptionist for appointment-based businesses; you can hear it live at (561) 216-7054.
How much does an AI receptionist cost?
CallsHandled is $297/month for the Receptionist plan (answers forwarded calls, captures leads, books appointments, sends team notifications) and $497/month for the Service Desk plan (adds service-request tracking and a daily report). Month-to-month, no contracts, activation timing confirmed after configuration, forwarding and testing.
Can an AI receptionist book appointments?
With a supported, connected calendar, it checks availability and requests a booking. It confirms an appointment only after the calendar accepts it. Without that proof, it records a request for your team to review. Confirmation texts depend on successful submission and delivery.
How is it different from voicemail or an answering service?
Voicemail takes a message for later follow-up. Answering services vary in staffing, hours, booking support and pricing. CallsHandled uses AI to answer forwarded calls and capture requests; booking requires a supported calendar and successful confirmation.
Do I have to change my phone number?
No. You keep your existing number. Missed and after-hours calls forward to your dedicated CallsHandled line, and you can turn forwarding off any time.
Which businesses is it best for?
Businesses that need help capturing appointment and service requests: med spas (books consultations after hours, supports appointment follow-up), property management (captures leasing and maintenance requests, flags urgency), and insurance agencies (COIs, claims intake, billing) — always inside each industry's limits: no medical, legal, or coverage advice, and no quoting prices it wasn't given.
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