AI Receptionist for Business

AI Receptionist for Business.

Your 24/7 AI-powered phone answering service.

24/7 Availability

Your AI receptionist never sleeps, takes holidays, or calls in sick. Every call is answered instantly.

Natural Conversations

Advanced AI voice technology that sounds natural and professional — callers often can't tell the difference.

Instant Call Routing

Intelligently routes calls to the right person or department based on what the caller needs.

Appointment Booking

Integrates with your calendar to book, reschedule, and confirm appointments in real time.

When every call counts, you need an AI receptionist that's always ready. Our AI phone answering service uses advanced voice technology to answer your business calls around the clock — greeting callers by name, handling enquiries, booking appointments, and transferring calls to the right person.

Australian SMEs miss between 22% and 40% of all inbound calls. Every missed call is a missed opportunity — a lost lead, a frustrated customer, or a booking that goes to a competitor. Our AI virtual receptionist ensures every call is answered within one ring, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Powered by natural language processing and designed for Australian businesses, Ozetel's AI receptionist sounds natural, understands caller intent, and takes action — all at a fraction of the cost of a full-time receptionist.

Professional business team using AI receptionist technology

Smarter than voicemail. More reliable than a traditional receptionist.

Our AI receptionist understands natural language and responds with human-like conversation. It can answer frequently asked questions, take messages, book appointments, and transfer calls — all without your team lifting a finger.
Unlike traditional answering services or basic IVR menus, an AI phone answering service handles unlimited simultaneous calls with natural conversation — not robotic "press 1 for sales" prompts. No busy signals. No hold music. No missed opportunities.

Reduce missed calls

Every call answered within one ring, 24/7/365. No voicemail, no engaged tones, no missed leads.

Save on staffing costs

Get full-time reception coverage at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house. Plans from $39/month.

Multi-language support

Serve diverse customers with AI that converses fluently in over 20 languages, switching mid-call if needed.

Calendar integration

Connect Google Calendar, Outlook, or your scheduling tool and let the AI book appointments during calls.

Built for every type of Australian business.

Whether you're a sole trader or a growing team, our AI receptionist adapts to how your business works.

Trades & Services

Plumbers, electricians, and builders can't answer the phone on-site. Your AI receptionist captures every job enquiry, books quotes, and sends you an instant summary — so you never lose a lead while you're on the tools.

Professional Services

Accountants, lawyers, and consultants need every call handled professionally. The AI receptionist screens calls, collects key details, and routes urgent matters to the right person — protecting your time without losing clients.

Healthcare & Clinics

Medical practices, dental clinics, and allied health providers can automate appointment booking, handle rescheduling, and triage after-hours calls — reducing no-shows and freeing up front desk staff.

Real Estate & Property

Capture every buyer and tenant enquiry, qualify leads with intake questions, and book inspection times — even when your agents are at open homes or between appointments.

AI Receptionist Pricing Plans

Simple per-call pricing — choose the plan that fits your call volume. All plans include full AI receptionist capabilities with no lock-in contracts.

AI Receptionist FAQ

Common questions about AI phone answering.

Everything you need to know about getting started with an AI receptionist for your business.
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How does the AI receptionist actually work?

When a call comes in to your business number, it is answered by your AI receptionist within one ring. The agent greets the caller using your business name and custom script, understands their request through natural language processing, and then takes the appropriate action — whether that is transferring to a team member, booking an appointment, taking a message, or answering a common question. The entire conversation is transcribed and logged in your Ozetel dashboard.

Will callers know they are speaking with an AI?

Our AI receptionists use the latest voice synthesis technology to sound natural, warm, and professional. In independent testing, over 85% of callers did not realise they were speaking with AI. You can choose from a range of voice profiles and customise the personality to match your brand.

Can I customise what the AI receptionist says and does?

Absolutely. You have full control over the greeting script, the questions the agent asks, how calls are routed, and what information is collected. You can set business hours, define escalation rules, add FAQ responses, and configure appointment booking logic — all from your Ozetel dashboard.

What happens if the AI cannot handle a call?

Our AI receptionist is designed to stay calm and professional in every situation — including handling irate or frustrated callers. It uses natural language understanding to acknowledge the caller's concerns, de-escalate tension, and collect the information needed to resolve their issue. It never gets flustered, raises its voice, or takes things personally — every complaint is handled with patience and consistency.

On our Business and Professional plans, you can also enable live call transfers, so if a caller needs to speak with a real person, the AI will seamlessly connect them to a designated team member while briefing them on what the call is about.

Does it integrate with my existing phone system?

Yes. Our AI Receptionist works with your existing Ozetel phone system, 1300/1800 numbers, SIP trunks, or any number that supports call forwarding. Setup takes less than 15 minutes and requires no hardware changes.

Is there a lock-in contract?

No. All AI Receptionist plans are month-to-month with no lock-in contract. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time. We believe the service speaks for itself.

How much does an AI receptionist cost compared to a human receptionist?

A full-time receptionist in Australia typically costs $55,000–$65,000 per year in salary alone, plus superannuation, leave, and training. Our AI receptionist plans start from $39/month ($468/year) — roughly 0.5% of the cost of a full-time hire. Even our Professional plan at $199/month is under $2,400/year, and it works 24/7 without sick days, annual leave, or overtime.

How long does it take to set up an AI receptionist?

Most businesses are up and running in under 15 minutes. You simply forward your business number to your AI receptionist, customise your greeting script and call handling rules in the Ozetel dashboard, and you're live. No hardware installation, no IT support required, and no disruption to your existing phone system.

Ready to upgrade to an AI receptionist?

Our team can help you get started with AI phone answering in under 15 minutes.