Never miss a call again

AI Voice Agent & Receptionist Setup

A phone assistant that answers when you can’t: it greets callers, answers common questions, books appointments or takes a message, and sends you a summary on WhatsApp. Built on your own number and platform account.

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  • 3+Years experience

// At a glance

What the voice agent does

  • AnswersCalls 24/7, after hours or when lines are busy
  • HandlesFAQs, prices, opening hours and directions
  • BooksAppointments into your calendar
  • ReportsCall summaries to WhatsApp, email or CRM
  • PriceFrom $499 setup, about 30% below typical rates

Not sure it’s the right fit?Ask me

// In short

Is an AI voice agent right for your business?

Choose an AI Voice Agent if you miss calls while working, after hours or at busy times, and most callers ask similar questions or want to book. It suits clinics, restaurants, trades and service businesses. Callers are told they are speaking to an automated assistant and can leave a message or be transferred. If most enquiries come through your website or WhatsApp, a Chatbot fits better. MD Shamim Mahmud sets up voice agents on your own number and platform account, with booking and call summaries.

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Provider
MD Shamim Mahmud · automation specialist
Based in
Bangladesh, working remotely
Handles
FAQs, bookings, messages and transfers
Costs
Voice minutes paid to the platform by you
Price
From $499 setup · about 30% below typical freelance rates

// Who it’s for

Who a voice agent helps

Missed calls are often missed customers. A voice agent helps when calls arrive when nobody can answer.

  • You miss calls while working

    Hands busy with patients, food or tools.

  • Most calls are bookings

    People want to book, move or cancel an appointment.

  • The same questions all day

    Prices, hours, location and what’s included.

  • After-hours calls

    Customers call evenings and weekends.

// What’s included

What the setup includes

Every setup includes these. Voice minutes, phone number and platform fees are paid by you directly.

  • Call script

    Greeting, questions, answers and when to hand over.

  • Natural voice

    A clear voice and language that fit your business.

  • Booking

    Appointments booked into your calendar or booking tool.

  • Transfers & messages

    Urgent calls transferred; others leave a message.

  • Call summaries

    A short summary of each call on WhatsApp, email or CRM.

  • Disclosure & limits

    Callers told it’s an assistant; no promises it can’t keep.

  • Test calls

    Real test calls for common and tricky questions.

  • Guide

    How to update answers, hours and prices.

// Sample call log

Every call answered and logged

You see what happened on every call: who called, what they wanted and what the assistant did. Anything it can’t handle comes to you.

24/7 answeringBookingsSummaries to WhatsApp

// How it works

From script to live calls

The agent goes live only after you’ve tested it with your own calls.

  1. Free call

    How calls come in, what callers ask and what you want done.

    Day 1

  2. Script & quote

    Questions, answers, booking rules and a fixed price.

    Before work starts

  3. Build

    Voice agent set up on your number and platform account.

    During the project

  4. Test calls

    You and I call it with real and tricky questions.

    Before launch

  5. Go live

    Switched on for after hours or all calls.

    Launch day

// Pricing

How much does an AI voice agent cost?

Fixed setup prices, about 30% below what comparable freelancers charge. Voice minutes and platform fees are paid to the provider by you.

Voice receptionist

FAQs, messages, transfers

From $499

Comparable freelancers: around $700 ≈30% less

Answers calls, handles common questions, takes messages and transfers urgent calls.

  • Call script and voice
  • FAQ answers from your info
  • Messages and transfers
  • Call summaries to WhatsApp or email
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Voice agent + booking

Calendar or CRM connected

From $999

Comparable freelancers: around $1,400 ≈30% less

Books, moves and cancels appointments and updates your CRM.

  • Everything in the receptionist
  • Calendar or booking tool connected
  • CRM or sheet updates
  • Two languages if needed
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Busy or multi-location

Several numbers or complex rules

Quoted

After a free call

Several locations, outbound calls or complex routing.

  • Several numbers and locations
  • Outbound reminder calls
  • Written quote after a free call
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  • Runs in your accountsWorkflows, bots and data stay in accounts you own.
  • 30 days of free fixesIf something I built breaks within 30 days, it’s fixed at no cost.
  • Direct support on WhatsAppTalk to the person who built your automation.

How payment works

  1. 1Written proposalScope, price and timeline agreed before any payment.
  2. 250% to startYou get an invoice, and a receipt once it’s paid.
  3. 3Test with real callsCall the agent yourself with real and tricky questions.
  4. 450% at handoverThe second half is due only when it works as agreed.

Progress updates, invoices and receipts are shared with you in one place, so you always know where the work and payments stand.

Phone number, voice minutes, platform subscription and AI usage are paid by you directly to the providers. Market comparison based on public freelance price lists, October 2026.

Returning client, or referred by one? Ask about your discount

// Before you decide

AI voice agent or answering service?

Human answering services sound personal but cost more per call. A voice agent costs less and works 24/7, but should hand over anything complex.

AI voice agent (this service)Human answering service
Availability24/7, no queueBusiness hours or paid extra
CostSetup plus low per-minute usageMonthly plan plus per-call or per-minute
BookingsDirect into your calendarUsually a message to you
Best forFAQs and bookingsSensitive or complex calls

What you’ll need to share

  • Your phone number and how calls reach you
  • Common questions and the right answers
  • Booking rules and calendar access
  • Who to transfer urgent calls to

Missing something? We can sort it out together on the first call.

// FAQ

Voice agent questions

What owners ask before letting an assistant answer the phone.

Still have a question? Ask me directly

How much does an AI voice agent cost?

A voice receptionist starts from $499 and a voice agent with calendar or CRM booking from $999 (USD) as a one-time setup, about 30% below what comparable freelancers typically charge. Voice minutes and platform fees are paid by you to the provider.

How do payments work?

You pay 50% to start and 50% at handover, after your own test calls. Every payment comes with an invoice and a receipt.

Will callers know it’s AI?

Yes. The greeting says it’s an automated assistant, and callers can leave a message or be transferred. That’s honest and, in many places, required.

What does it cost to run each month?

Usually a small platform fee plus per-minute charges that depend on call volume. I estimate it from your typical calls before you start.

Can it book appointments?

Yes, with the booking plan: it checks availability and books, moves or cancels in your calendar or booking tool.

What if a caller asks something it doesn’t know?

It takes a message or transfers the call, based on your rules. It only answers from the information you approve.

Does it speak other languages?

Yes, several languages are possible. Bangla, English and others depend on the platform’s voice quality, which we test first.

Can I keep my current number?

Usually yes, by forwarding calls to the agent after hours or when busy.

Missing calls while you work? Let’s fix it.

Tell me what callers usually ask and when you miss calls. I’ll reply with a script outline and costs.

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