Question 1

What is an AI receptionist?

Accepted Answer

An AI receptionist is an artificial-intelligence phone agent that answers your business calls 24/7 on its own. It understands the caller, answers questions, takes a message, and routes calls — like a human receptionist, but available around the clock at a fraction of the cost.

Question 2

How does ReadyToTalk learn about my business?

Accepted Answer

You paste your business website URL. ReadyToTalk scans it and automatically learns your services, hours, and FAQs — then keeps getting smarter from your real calls. It's answering in under 5 minutes, no manual scripting.

Question 3

How much does an AI receptionist cost?

Accepted Answer

ReadyToTalk is $39/month, which includes 100 minutes. Overage is $0.20/min with prepaid credits. No setup fees, no long-term contracts.

Question 4

Can I keep my existing phone number?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Keep your existing business number and set up call forwarding from your carrier to your ReadyToTalk number. When you can't answer, calls forward automatically to your AI receptionist.

Question 5

What types of businesses use AI receptionists?

Accepted Answer

Any small business that takes phone calls — law firms, salons, real-estate agencies, plumbers, contractors, clinics, restaurants, and more.

Question 6

Is ReadyToTalk better than a virtual receptionist or answering service?

Accepted Answer

ReadyToTalk answers instantly 24/7, learns your business on its own, and costs far less than human services ($39/mo vs $200–500+/mo). No long-term contracts.

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