Everything you should understand before going live.
Pricing, setup, forwarding, billing, guarantee, features, support, safety, and ownership explained in clear language.
What is Agent on Call?
A fully managed, AI-assisted call-answering service. We personally learn the business, configure the caller experience, test it, launch it, and support it.
How much does it cost?
The core service is $99 per month plus a $299 one-time non-refundable custom setup fee. Advanced capabilities are available when needed.
Are calls and minutes really unlimited?
Yes. The core plan includes unlimited standard inbound calls and minutes with no per-call charges, no per-minute billing, and no hidden usage-overage fees. The Reasonable Use Policy excludes call centers, high-volume telemarketing, artificial traffic, fraud, abuse, and unusual use outside ordinary business operations. Agent on Call will not impose an unapproved surprise overage charge.
Why is the setup fee non-refundable?
It pays for work performed specifically for the customer, including onboarding, business review, call design, configuration, testing, corrections, and launch.
What does the guarantee cover?
It covers the first month’s recurring service fee. The setup fee, optional work, taxes, and third-party charges are not included.
How does monthly billing work?
Monthly service is automatically charged to the payment method on file until canceled under the service terms.
How fast can it launch?
The target is onboarding within 24 hours after signup and launch within 24 hours after completed onboarding. Complete information, approval, and phone-provider steps are required.
Do I keep my current phone number?
Yes. Your existing number forwards calls to a private number assigned to your Agent on Call.
Can my phone ring first?
Yes, when supported by your provider. Conditional forwarding can send busy, unanswered, or unreachable calls to Agent on Call instead of voicemail.
Can it answer every call?
Yes. You can choose all-call forwarding for a consistent initial answer.
Will it work with RingCentral?
Yes. RingCentral and similar hosted platforms generally use call-handling or routing rules in an administrator portal.
Will it work with my cell phone?
Most mobile carriers support all-call or conditional forwarding. The exact method depends on carrier, plan, and device.
What happens after a call?
The designated person or team receives a summary by text, email, or both. Advanced service can route different summaries by intent or schedule.
Can it send a link?
Yes. The core plan includes one approved link, such as a scheduler, form, property page, menu, directions, or application.
Can it speak different languages?
The underlying service supports more than 50 languages with automatic language detection.
Does it book appointments?
It can offer to text an approved scheduling link so the caller can choose an available time in the business’s existing system.
Can calls be recorded?
Recording and playback are available on upgraded plans. Notice, consent, retention, and applicable law must be considered.
Does it have website chat?
Website chat is available on an upgraded service level and can use the same approved business knowledge.
Do customers receive a portal?
No. Customers receive information by text or email and contact Agent on Call for changes.
What changes are included?
Reasonable adjustments are included during the first 30 days. Later configuration work is $50 per hour with a one-hour minimum.
Does it replace a receptionist?
It supports owners and teams by providing consistent coverage and intake when people are busy or unavailable. Employees remain central to relationships, decisions, and follow-up.
Can it provide medical, veterinary, or legal advice?
No. It can gather information, provide approved administrative information, and route the caller. Professional advice remains with licensed or authorized people.
What happens in an emergency?
The business defines approved emergency language and escalation. Agent on Call is not 911 and cannot guarantee emergency response.
Who owns Agent on Call?
AgentOnCall.com and the Agent on Call service are owned and operated by One Flat Rate LLC.
How do I get help?
Call (828) 642-0000 24 hours a day or email hello@agentoncall.com.
Still have a question?
Call the live Agent or request a member of our team.