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An AI phone answering service that does more than take messages

When you can't pick up, Clientager answers in your business's name, finds out what the caller needs, books or resolves what it can, and sends you a clear summary of everything else.

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Phone callSaturday, 7:50 am — electrician's line, owner not yet at work

Clientager: Hi, you've reached Volt Electric. I'm the company's AI assistant, and this call may be recorded. How can I help?

Customer: Half the outlets in my kitchen stopped working overnight.

Clientager: Sorry to hear that. Is there any burning smell, sparking, or heat from an outlet or the panel?

Customer: No, nothing like that. They just don't work.

Clientager: Okay. Have you checked the breaker panel and any outlets with test and reset buttons? A tripped breaker or GFCI outlet is a common cause.

Customer: I tried resetting the one by the sink. Didn't help.

Clientager: Thanks. We can send an electrician Monday morning between 8 and 10, or I can ask the owner about a weekend visit, which has an after-hours rate. Which would you prefer?

Customer: Monday is fine.

What Clientager did

  • Job booked: Mon 8:00–10:00 am, kitchen outlets not working, no danger signs
  • Call summary emailed to owner
  • SMS confirmation sent to caller

Quick answer

What is an AI phone answering service?

An AI phone answering service answers your business calls when you are busy, closed or already on the line. Instead of only taking a message, Clientager's AI phone answering service can answer questions, book appointments or jobs, flag urgent calls for immediate attention, and send you a written summary of each call. It works around the clock and uses the number your customers already know.

Illustrative example

Customer message

Can someone call me back?

Happy to help with that. Let me check and get it sorted for you now.

Saved to the customer record

What Clientager handles for ai phone answering service

  • Answer overflow calls
  • Cover nights and weekends
  • Take complete messages
  • Book jobs and appointments

Live availability

9:3011:0014:1515:0016:3017:15

Booked · reminder scheduled

What gets missed today

Voicemail is where calls go to die

Many callers hang up rather than leave a message. Those who do often leave half the information, and you call back into their voicemail.

Traditional answering services only take notes

A live answering service can relay a message, but usually cannot book a job, check your calendar or answer detailed questions about your business.

Per-minute billing adds up

Long calls and busy seasons make traditional answering service bills unpredictable, especially when every call is charged by the minute.

Urgent calls look like every other message

An emergency left in a pile of messages may not be seen until morning. You need urgent calls separated and flagged straight away.

What Clientager can handle for you

  • Answer overflow calls
  • Cover nights and weekends
  • Take complete messages
  • Book jobs and appointments
  • Flag urgent calls instantly
  • Send call summaries
  • Answer common questions

Enquiries it handles every day

  • “Are you open today?”
  • “Can someone call me back?”
  • “Do you do emergency call-outs?”
  • “How much do you charge for a visit?”
  • “Can I book an appointment?”
  • “I'm returning a missed call”

How it works

  1. 01

    Forward when you can't answer

    Calls reach Clientager when your line is busy, unanswered or closed, based on the forwarding rules we set up with you.

  2. 02

    Answer in your name

    The agent greets callers with your business name, introduces itself as an AI assistant, and can mention that the call is recorded.

  3. 03

    Resolve or capture

    It answers questions, books appointments or jobs, and for everything else takes a full message: name, number, reason, details and urgency.

  4. 04

    Escalate what's urgent

    Calls that match your urgency rules trigger an immediate text or call to you or your on-call person, with a short summary.

  5. 05

    Summarize every call

    You receive a written summary for each call by text, email or in the dashboard, and each caller gets a confirmation where relevant.

Beyond voicemail and traditional answering services

Voicemail asks the caller to do the work. A traditional answering service is better, but agents usually work from a short script, cannot see your calendar, and can only relay a message. Clientager's AI phone answering service knows your services, rules and availability, so it can actually resolve many calls, such as booking a job or answering a pricing question, instead of creating a callback task for every one.

Pricing is also simpler. Clientager plans are based on voice minutes, starting at $39 per month for 200 minutes with setup included. Only the time your agent spends on calls counts, so you can see your usage at any time and a busy week does not produce a surprise bill. If you exceed your plan, extra minutes are charged at a set rate. See our pricing page for current plans and overage rates; prices may vary by region.

Overflow, after-hours and on-call coverage

You decide when the AI answers. Some businesses send only unanswered calls after a few rings. Others route all calls after closing time, or every call during lunch and peak season. The agent fits around how you already work, and you can change the rules as your schedule changes, without retraining anyone or renegotiating a contract. Holiday closures and seasonal hours can be set in advance.

For trades and other urgent work, the agent follows your triage rules. If a caller describes danger, such as a gas smell, sparks or someone injured, it tells them to contact emergency services first, then alerts your on-call contact. Non-urgent calls are booked or summarized for the morning, so you are not woken for things that can wait. Every escalation is logged, so you can review how urgent calls were handled.

Keeping your number and getting started

Customers keep dialing the number they know. We'll help you connect your existing number through call forwarding, a SIP connection or another supported option, confirmed during setup based on your phone provider. You can switch the forwarding on and off whenever you need to, for example during holidays or when you hire extra staff. Calls the agent answers still show up in your records with the caller's number.

To start, tell us your services, hours, service area, prices you are happy to share, and what counts as urgent. Our team builds and tests the agent, and it is usually ready for your review within 24–48 hours. You listen to test calls, request changes to greetings, questions or urgency rules, and approve it before the first real customer calls.

Frequently asked questions

Does the AI only answer when I miss a call?

You choose. It can answer only unanswered or busy calls, all calls after hours, or every call during specific times. We set this up with your phone provider, and you can adjust the schedule later as your needs change.

How is this priced compared with a per-minute answering service?

Clientager charges a flat monthly plan with voice minutes included. Plans start at $39 per month with 200 minutes, and setup is included. Extra minutes are charged at a set rate. See the pricing page for current plans; prices may vary by region.

How will I receive the messages it takes?

Each call produces a written summary with the caller's name, number, reason and any next step. You can receive these by text, email or in your Clientager dashboard. Urgent calls can trigger an instant alert to you or your on-call person.

Can it handle emergency calls for my trade business?

Yes, using the triage rules you set. It asks the questions that separate emergencies from routine work. For danger, such as a gas smell, sparks or injury, it tells the caller to contact emergency services first, then alerts your on-call contact.

What if the caller just wants to talk to me?

The agent can try to transfer the call to you during the hours you choose. If you are unavailable, it takes a full message, tells the caller when to expect a callback, and notifies you straight away.

Can I hear what the calls sound like before going live?

Yes. Our team configures and tests the agent, typically within 24–48 hours, then you review it. You can make test calls yourself, listen to how it handles different scenarios, ask for changes, and approve it only when you are comfortable.

Capabilities

AI service dispatch from the first call to the finished jobClientager answers service calls, captures every job detail, sorts emergencies from routine work, books or dispatches the right technician, and keeps customers informed until the job is closed.AI lead management that never lets an enquiry go coldClientager answers new enquiries on phone, WhatsApp, chat, email and SMS, asks your qualifying questions, books the next step and hands hot leads to your team with the full story.

Related industries

An AI receptionist for electricians that puts safety firstClientager answers your calls and messages, separates hazards from routine work, books service calls and estimates, and keeps project leads like panel upgrades and EV chargers moving.PlumbersClientager picks up every call and message, works out the job type and urgency, books the right technician, keeps customers updated on arrival times, and follows up on quotes and payments.An AI locksmith answering service for every 2 am lockoutClientager answers every call, day and night, works out what kind of lockout or job it is, gives callers clear pricing and an ETA, and sends the nearest available technician.Law FirmsClientager answers potential clients on every channel, gathers the facts your intake team needs, collects conflict-check details and books consultations with the right attorney.Insurance AgenciesClientager answers prospects and policyholders on phone, chat, email and WhatsApp, gathers quoting details, routes claims and service requests, and follows up on renewals.

Use cases

AI ReceptionistClientager greets every caller and message, answers common questions, books appointments, takes detailed messages and puts people through to the right person when they need one.Missed Call Text BackWhen you can't answer, Clientager texts the caller within moments, picks up the conversation by SMS or WhatsApp, and books, quotes or routes the request before they call someone else.AI Call RoutingClientager asks callers what they need, works out who should handle it, and transfers them with a short summary, or resolves the call itself when no person is needed.

Guides

AI phone answering service pricing, explainedDifferent pricing models can make similar services look very different on paper. Here is how each model works and how to compare them at your real call volume.What is an AI voice agent?How software holds a natural phone conversation, explained in plain words: the four building blocks, what makes it feel human, and where it still needs people.

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