Do answering services charge per call or per minute?

Most UK answering services charge per call or per minute, usually inside a monthly bundle with extra charges once you go over it. We charge neither. It is £175 a month, whatever your phone does.

What counts as a chargeable call

With per-call pricing, check what counts. Some services charge for wrong numbers, sales calls and callers who hang up before they say anything. Others do not. The difference can be a large part of your bill.

With per-minute pricing, the clock usually starts when the call is answered and stops when it ends. Calls put through to you can count twice: once for the answer and once for the transfer.

The extras to look for

  • Calls outside office hours, at weekends or on bank holidays
  • Text messages sent to you or your customer
  • Putting a call through to your mobile
  • Setup and changes to your call script

How we do it

One flat price. £175 a month covers every call, day and night, and the admin that comes with it: the booking, the summary, the confirmation and the reminder. A busy month costs the same as a quiet one.

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