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

Have US-based virtual receptionists answer your business calls

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

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
Annual costs
  • Salary: $33,000-$48,000
  • Benefits (30-40%): +$10,000-$19,000
  • Payroll taxes: +7.65% minimum
  • Recruitment and training: +$3,000
  • Office space (40 sq ft): +$1,000-$1,800/year
Total annual cost: $48,000-$73,000+
Hidden costs
  • Lost leads to competitors
  • Damaged reputation
  • After-hours opportunities missed
  • 75% of callers won’t leave voicemail
  • Revenue impact: significant
Opportunity cost: Immeasurable
Transparent pricing
  • From $25/month
  • No office space needed
  • No hiring or training costs
  • No coverage gaps
  • 24/7 available
Typical annual cost: $1,800-$3,000
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

We are a small, but very busy company. Having ReceptionHQ enhances our image and makes us look very professional.
Tami Podell, Assisted Living Connections
ReceptionHQ is a stellar answering service. They provide such excellent service that my clients think I have a full-time paid staff… and the price is very affordable.
Jennipher Williams
We started with ReceptionHQ a little over a year ago and it has truly changed the way we do business. From a customer service perspective, no caller goes to a voicemail.
Christopher Amos, No Boundaries
We had a great experience setting up our four restaurant accounts … it’s been a relief knowing that our guests’ calls and questions are being answered with care.
Sarah Keckler
ReceptionHQ has been great in screening our calls and transferring over the important ones!
AIM Consulting Services
We were receiving numerous spam calls a day, numerous sales calls a day and really nothing productive. Now … all that is removed from cluttering our day.
Steven Gurley
ReceptionHQ changed my life and the way I operated my business. Best virtual reception company out there. Extremely professional. Highly recommend.
Better Business Concepts

 

Our per-call solutions

 
  • One fixed cost per call, no matter the duration
  • Best for quick tasks, messages and simple inquiries

Our per-minute solutions

 
  • No rounding up to the nearest minute
  • Perfect for detailed or complex conversations
 
 
 
MessageExpress
ReceptionistPlus
MyAssistant
MyDiary
 

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Plan type Per Call Per Call Per Minute Per Minute
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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
Warm call transfers  
Advise business hours/location  
Answer common questions  
Scripted questions & responses    
Quote fees & take payments    
CRM input or submit online forms    
Outbound calling    
Appointment scheduling      
Calendar management      
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* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions .

  • 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
  • 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
  • No minute rounding
  • Perfect for complex calls

MyAssistant

Tailored scripting and virtual assistance for unlimited staff or departments.

from $49* per month
  • 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
  • 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

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.

Real Estate & Property Management

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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.

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Your free trial overview

Your free trial overview

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

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

At ReceptionHQ we make it easy to connect you with your customers by answering your calls when you aren’t available.

Many callers hang up when their call goes to voicemail, so you can miss out on vital conversations or leads.  Ensuring your calls are answered by a live person, increases customer satisfaction, builds loyalty and improves your opportunity to create a rapport and obtain caller information.

Live call answering also allows you to screen calls, as you can advise your receptionist to transfer or take messages for only those call types you wish to receive.  Once answered, you can see each message as it’s taken and prioritize who you will call back first.

Live call answering increases revenue through better customer connections, reduces costs as you’re not paying for a full time receptionist and helps you to be more efficient with your time.

Using ReceptionHQ’s answering services means you have an experienced and personable receptionist with exceptional customer service skills interacting with your callers, all while costing significantly less than a full-time receptionist.

At ReceptionHQ, we offer a variety of answering services to suit the needs of businesses of any size, from a small business to a large corporation.  Whether you require a virtual receptionist, assistant or corporate services, our friendly virtual receptionists are ready to assist.

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ReceptionHQ’s US headquarters and primary reception operations are based in Phoenix, Arizona, with US-based receptionists also located in Florida, North Carolina and Missouri.

As a subsidiary of OfficeHQ, a global virtual reception company established in 2003 and headquartered in Australia, we provide true 24/7 coverage through our international operations.

Your calls during standard business hours (based on Phoenix’s MST timezone) are answered by our US-based receptionists, ensuring your customers experience professional American voices representing your brand. After-hours calls and overflow support during peak periods are handled by our equally skilled, English-speaking team in Australia – trained to the same high standards.

Yes, our receptionist can answer calls you’d usually miss.  You may be on another call or simply unable to answer because you’re busy at the time. Our receptionists will take a detailed message and send to you instantly by email or SMS. Every call diverted to ReceptionHQ will be answered – no matter what your circumstances are at the time of the call.

Many clients who subscribe to our service are surprised when they learn how many calls they’d been missing prior to having their calls answered by ReceptionHQ.

This can provide an edge over your competitors, with great communication helping you to stand out.  ReceptionHQ combines the best receptionists in the USA with cutting-edge technology to make your customers feel valued, understood and important.  Our extensive professional answering service experience allows us to provide high-quality and innovative features which utilize the latest technology solutions.

Yes. This is referred to as “call overflow”.

A lot of companies require their phone calls to be answered only when they are unable to take the call themselves. For example, if you’re way from the office or your in-house receptionist is at lunch, on vacation, or busy on another call and you have multiple calls coming in at the one time.

You can set your business phone number to divert (to the unique local phone number we allocate your business during the Free Trial setup process) only when the phone rings for more than a specified period (such as after 5 rings) or if your line is busy.

In such instances our receptionists will then answer the phone as if we were in your office. You’re always in control and can relax knowing you will never miss another important call again! 

Yes.  Our receptionists are always on call and you can opt-in for 24/7 live call answering on any ReceptionHQ subscription.

Having a 24-hour answering service means never missing an important call, opportunity or potential sales lead ever again.  No matter the time of day or night.  In addition to being able to answer your calls around the clock in English, we also provide the option of having bilingual receptionists answer calls in Spanish from 5am-8pm (MST) every day.

On average around-the-clock, our call answering service answers calls within 10 seconds, to leave a lasting first impression.

Yes.  Spanish bilingual service is included with every account at no additional cost.  Whether Spanish-speaking callers are common or occasional to your business, we provide customizable options free of charge to ensure exceptional experiences for your Spanish and English-speaking callers.

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.

Bundle an Arizona answering service and virtual address

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.


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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

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