Your AI answering service picks up on the first ring, takes detailed messages, books appointments, and transfers urgent calls to your team. It works 24/7, so every caller reaches someone right away and no one waits on hold.
What your AI answering service handles
Every call gets answered, and every message reaches your team.
Hear the voices
Thanks for calling. I can help you right now or take a message. What do you need?
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Across 31 languages, with every sample generated by Lightning TTS.
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Live in four steps
Everything below is set up in the Atoms dashboard or through the API.
AI answering service for every kind of business
Cover the calls you miss today, in any industry.
AI answering service vs live answering service: cost and coverage
How an AI answering service compares with live operators and an in-house receptionist.
| AI answering service | Live answering service | In-house receptionist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick-up time | First ring | Depends on operator availability | When someone is at the desk |
| After-hours coverage | Yes, 24/7 | Depends on plan | Needs extra shifts |
| Busy periods | Many calls at once, within your plan limits | Callers may wait in a queue | One call at a time |
| Books appointments | Yes, through your calendar | Often, manually | Yes |
| Message delivery | Sent to your systems by webhook | Email or text summaries | Notes or voicemail |
| Pricing model | See agent pricing | Per minute or per call | Salary and benefits |
| Setup time | Within 5 minutes | Days to weeks | Weeks to hire |
Works with your phone system
How an AI answering service compares with live operators and an in-house receptionist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an AI answering service?
How much does an AI answering service cost?
Can it take messages and send them to my team?
Can it transfer urgent calls to a person?
Will callers know they're talking to an AI?
Can I keep my existing phone number?