The Southwest answering service you can rely on
Have your calls answered by Southwest receptionists based in Phoenix during business hours, with seamless 24/7 coverage from just $25/month!
✓ AZ virtual receptionists ✓ Transparent pricing ✓ No lock-in contracts
Have your calls answered by professional receptionists based in Phoenix, Arizona during business hours, with seamless 24/7 coverage across the Southwest.
✓ Southwest virtual receptionists
✓ Transparent pricing from $25/month
✓ No lock-in contracts

Professional call answering for Southwest businesses to help you connect to more customers
Southwest receptionists
Professional receptionists in Phoenix serve businesses throughout the Southwest during core business hours.
Bilingual capabilities
Spanish-speaking receptionists are available from 5am-8pm MST so callers can connect in their preferred language.
After-hours coverage
Our English-speaking team in Australia ensures seamless coverage 24/7 if you enable after-hours live answering.
Easy updates on the fly
Our free online client portal gives you total control to manage your service anywhere, any time, on any device.
Local customer service
Our Phoenix-based support team is available to provide personalized help when it’s needed.
No lock-in contract
Month-to-month subscriptions and no cancellation fees mean flexibility to scale up (or down) as needs change.
What else sets us apart
Unlike other Southwest answering services, we believe transparency builds trust.
Pricing published online
See exact costs before you commit. Plans from $25/month – no “request a quote” games.
See costs before you commit. Plans from $25/month – no “request a quote” games.
Choose your billing model
Pay per-call OR per-minute. Most providers force one option. We give you both.
Try before you buy
Instantly activate our 7-day free trial. No credit card required. No obligation. No sales pressure.
Instantly activate our 7-day free trial. No credit card required. No obligation.
25,000+ businesses trust us
Two decades of experience serving over 25,000 businesses across the United States.
The Southwest business landscape
From the explosive growth of Phoenix and Las Vegas to Albuquerque’s tech corridor and southern California’s diverse economy, the Southwest is one of America’s most dynamic and fastest-growing business regions.
Quick facts
- Coverage area: Arizona, New Mexico, the Colorado Plateau, southern Utah, southern Nevada, inland southern California and West Texas
- Population: 40+ million
- Key metro areas: Phoenix, the Inland Empire, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Tucson and El Paso
- Key industries: Real estate, hospitality/gaming, healthcare, legal services, construction, property management, home services, technology, financial services, tourism
- Area codes we cover: 602, 480, 623 (Phoenix), 520, 928 (Arizona), 505, 575 (New Mexico), 702, 725 (Las Vegas), 915 (El Paso), 619, 760 and 442 (southern California) and more – we can provide local numbers
- Average in-house receptionist salary: $33,000-$48,000/year – we can help your business avoid this overhead

The true cost of call handling for Southwest businesses
Across the Southwest, office space runs $25-$45 per square foot – from $4,200/month in Albuquerque to over $7,500/month in prime southern California locations for a modest 150 sq ft office. Add a receptionist’s desk (40 sq ft) and you’re dedicating valuable real estate to a single function. But office space is just the beginning. Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Southwest receptionist salaries range from $33,000-$48,000 annually. Add benefits, payroll taxes and recruitment/training expenses, and the true cost becomes clear.
Based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the Southwest region, receptionist salaries range from $33,000-$48,000 annually. Add benefits, payroll taxes, recruitment and training, plus office space, and the true cost of an in-house receptionist becomes clear.
| In-house receptionist in the Southwest | Missed calls and voicemail | Outsourcing call answering to ReceptionHQ |
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Annual costs
Total annual cost: $48,000-$73,000+
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Hidden costs
Opportunity cost: Immeasurable
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Transparent pricing
Typical annual cost: $1,800-$3,000
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| Total annual cost $48,000–$62,000+ | Opportunity cost Immeasurable | Typical annual cost $1,800–$3,000 |
💰 Southwest businesses can save $40K-$60K annually with ReceptionHQ – without sacrificing service quality or missing important calls.
These savings don’t account for staff overtime during busy periods or turnover costs. Did you know the average staff receptionist tenure is just 2-3 years?
Consider this: ReceptionHQ’s Phoenix-based receptionists can handle your calls during business hours for a full year – with 24/7 coverage available when you need it – for potentially less than one month’s salary for an in-house receptionist.
What business owners across the Southwest say about ReceptionHQ
Flexible virtual receptionist pricing that works for any budget
Unlike most US answering service providers, who lock you into either per-call or per-minute pricing, ReceptionHQ offers both options. Our MessageExpress and ReceptionistPlus solutions use per-call billing, while MyAssistant and MyDiary use per-minute billing. This flexible approach, combined with plans to fit any call volumes, ensures you get the best value for your needs.
Compare our live call answering services below. Choose the billing method that best suits your call patterns or the inclusions that you need – or switch between them as your business needs change.
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| Plan type | Per Call | Per Call | Per Minute | Per Minute |
| Call sample | Hear a sample call | Hear sample call | Hear a sample call | Hear a sample call |
| Service overview | Call answering and message taking for one individual or team. | Messages, support and call transfers for multiple staff or departments. | Tailored scripting and virtual assistance for unlimited staff or departments. | Appointment scheduling and diary management using your preferred software. |
| Caller greeting | Personalized | Fully customized | Fully customized | Fully customized |
| List staff or departments | One person or team | Unlimited contacts | Unlimited contacts | Unlimited contacts |
| Collect information from callers | Up to 3 details | Up to 5 details | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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| Advise business hours/location | ||||
| Answer common questions | ||||
| Scripted questions & responses | ||||
| Quote fees & take payments | ||||
| CRM input or submit online forms | ||||
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| Calendar management | ||||
| About MessageExpress Inquire now | About ReceptionistPlus Try our 7-day free trial | About MyAssistant Inquire now | About MyDiary Inquire now | |
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions .
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Flexible virtual receptionist pricing for any budget
Unlike most US answering service providers, who lock you into either per-call or per-minute pricing, ReceptionHQ offers both options. This ensures you get the best value for your needs.
Compare our live call answering services below. Choose the billing method that best suits your call patterns – or switch between them as your business needs change.
Our per-call solutions
- One flat rate per call
- Best for simple messages & inquiries
MessageExpress
Call answering and message taking for one individual or team.
from $25* per month
- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Personalized greeting
- Instant email or SMS messages
- One person or team listed as message recipient
- Mobile app & portal
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
ReceptionistPlus
Messages, support and call transfers for multiple staff or departments.
from $35* per month
All MessageExpress features- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Instant email or SMS messages
- Mobile app & portal
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Collect 5 pieces of info
- Advise business hours/location
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Collect 5 pieces of info
- Advise business hours/location
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Our per-minute solutions
- No minute rounding
- Perfect for complex calls
MyAssistant
Tailored scripting and virtual assistance for unlimited staff or departments.
from $49* per month
All ReceptionistPlus features- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Instant email or SMS messages
- Mobile app & portal
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Advise business hours/location
- Unlimited info collected
- Custom scripting or FAQs
- Quote fees & take payments
- Outbound calling
MyDiary
Appointment booking and diary management using your preferred software.
from $49* per month
All MyAssistant features- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Instant email or SMS messages
- Mobile app & portal
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Advise business hours/location
- Collect 11 pieces of info
- Custom scripting or FAQs
- CRM input or online forms
- Quote fees & take payments
- Outbound calling
- Appointment scheduling
- Calendar management
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Need help choosing a solution? We’re here to assist!
If you have any questions about the inclusions of our different services, or you’re not sure which would be best for your business, speak to one of our team today.
Need help choosing a solution? We’re here to assist!
If you have any questions about the inclusions of our different services, or you’re not sure which would be best for your business, speak to one of our team today.
Help for all kinds of Southwest businesses
Support for all kinds of Southwest businesses
From Phoenix’s booming real estate market and the hospitality empire of Las Vegas to southern California’s diverse economy, Southwest businesses across all industries trust ReceptionHQ to answer their calls professionally. Whether you’re managing vacation rentals in Santa Fe, running a law firm in Albuquerque, or offering HVAC services in 115-degree Arizona summers, we can help you thrive.
And unlike other Southwest answering services, we publish our pricing, offer real free trials and never lock you into contracts. Focus on growing your business, not decoding hidden fees.
Your tools are our tools
We can do far more than just message-taking! Our MyAssistant answering services can include taking payments, inputting data into your CRM or raising support tickets in customer service software. MyDiary includes scheduling appointments using your preferred calendar or practice management software.
We do more than just message-taking! Depending on your plan, we can input data directly into your CRM, raise support tickets in your help desk system, or schedule appointments using your preferred online calendar or practice management software.













Your free trial overview
Your free trial overview
Try our live call answering service, with all the features from our most popular plan
What you get
- Custom greeting & call handling
- Instant message delivery
- Local landline number included
How it works
- Caller information captured
- Common queries answered
- Warm transfers when needed
Easy to set up
- Client portal access
- Real-time call activity
- Update preferences anytime
Why choose us?
- US-based receptionists
- Over 22 years experience
- Trusted by 25K+ businesses
Hear how we sound
First impressions that count
Listen to Jessica
Sample call indicative of our MyAssistant call-answering virtual assistant service
Stay in control of your reception
Real-time control of your virtual receptionist solution
Every free trial includes full access to our customer portal
Every live answering service – and free trial – includes full access to our customer portal
Access Anywhere
Manage your communications wherever work happens. The portal works seamlessly on your desktop, laptop or mobile so you stay connected in the office or on the move.
- Desktop & mobile compatible
- Accessible from multiple devices
- Multi user access
- Real-time updates
No extra setup or learning curve required.
FAQs
Still comparing Southwest answering services?
Here’s what to ask other providers.
About pricing
- “Can I see your complete pricing online right now?” Unlike many of our competitors, we publish ours.
- “Are there setup/activation fees or cancellation fees?” We offer $0 setup for on per-call plans and no exit fees.
- “What’s included at your lowest tier – really?” For us, it’s live answering with personalized greeting and message-taking.
About contracts
- “What’s your minimum commitment period?” We’re month-to-month, with no lock-in contract.
- “Can I cancel anytime without penalties?” You can with us.
- “What happens if I ever need to pause my service?” We can place your account on hold.
About coverage
- “Where are your receptionists physically located during business hours?” Our receptionists are US-based, locations in AZ, MO, NC and FL.
- “Where are your receptionists physically located after hours?” Outside core business hours, our colleagues in Australia handle calls.
- “Do you outsource to offshore call centers?” We don’t – our after-hours team works for our parent company in Australia.
About flexibility
- “Can I choose between per-call and per-minute billing?” Unlike most providers, we offer both.
- “Is bilingual service included or extra?” It’s free with us.
- “Can I try your service risk-free?” We offer a 7-day free trial, with no credit card required.
Also need a Southwest virtual address?
In addition to live call answering services, we can provide a Phoenix, AZ virtual address for as little as $1.50 a day.
It’s a perfect solution whether you’re:
- Operating from home and want to keep your residential address private
- A small business wanting to enhance your appeal without expensive office space
- A larger business trying to establish a presence in the Southwest

Southwest answering service add-ons
Phone numbers
Set up toll-free or local numbers (incl. 602, 480, 505, 702 and 619 area codes).
Custom-built IVR
Have calls handled differently based on which menu option the caller selects.
Voicemail-to-email
Don’t need live answering 24/7? Have after-hours voicemail sent to your inbox.
Find out more
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Address: Suite 904, 2600 N.Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004
Sales inquiries: (866) 913-3533
Customer service inquiries: (866) 883-3499
Address: Suite 904, 2600 N.Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004
Sales inquiries: (866) 913-3533
Customer service inquiries: (866) 883-3499



