What is an AI receptionist?
An AI receptionist answers your business phone, works out what the caller needs, answers their questions, books them in and tells you what happened. First Voice’s does this 24/7, up to 20 calls at once, and is set up and managed for you.
Can I get an Australian phone number?
Yes. Use a new local Australian number, or keep your existing number and forward calls to First Voice: all calls, only when you are busy or don’t answer, or only after hours.
Can my call data stay in Australia?
Yes. Call data is stored in New Zealand by default, and First Voice can keep your data in Australia instead if you prefer.
How much does it cost in Australia?
There are three plans by call volume: Starter (200 minutes, about 65 calls a month), Growth (600 minutes, about 200 calls) and Scale (1,500 minutes, about 500 calls). First Voice publishes the prices in New Zealand dollars, so for Australian businesses we confirm the price in Australian dollars on a call, plus GST. Setup is included and there is no lock-in contract.
Do callers need to be told the call is recorded?
Recording phone calls in Australia is covered by Commonwealth, state and territory laws, and the OAIC suggests explaining how information is used at the start of a call. So the greeting can tell callers the call may be recorded, and you can switch recording off or redact personal details. This is general information, not legal advice.
How long does setup take?
Most businesses are live within a week. It starts with a 30-minute video call to learn your business, then First Voice builds and tests your receptionist with you before you forward your calls.
What if a caller needs a real person?
On Growth and Scale it can transfer calls live to you or your team. On every plan it takes a detailed message and flags urgent calls straight away.
Which Australian software does it work with?
Halaxy, splose, ServiceM8, Cliniko and HubSpot can be booked directly; realestate.com.au, PropertyMe and simPRO sync every call; Kudosity connects through automation; Domain works alongside it; Best Practice and MedicalDirector depend on each vendor’s partner programme.