Quist Marketing's recommended solution for live call answering.

24/7 phone answering service that are flexible, affordable, and easy to add for your business.

Our award-winning virtual receptionists give your business the support you need to answer every call and be more productive.

24/7 answering, even on weekends and holidays.

Friendly, professional, 100% US-based team.

Fast, easy onboarding and personalized support.

14-day free trial to test it out completely free.

Plans from only $46 per month, with no contracts.

Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time.

We do a lot more than just answer and take messages.

Whether you need help answering the phone full-time or just sometimes, all our answering service plans come packed with capabilities that really deliver on the things you need done on your calls.

Virtual Front Office

Just like an in-office receptionist, only better. No sick days. No missed calls because they were on the other line.

After Hours Answering

Stay connected to your customers even when your office is closed with professional after hours support.

Overflow Call Handling

Overflow call handling that kicks in seamlessly when your team is busy or unavailable — so every caller always gets through.

Screening & Transfers

We screen and transfer calls based on your rules and each employee's real-time status — easily updated in our apps.

Message Taking

We’ll relay an accurate account of who called, how to reach them, and what they needed so you can follow-up.

Lead Collection

From simple contact info to detailed qualifications, we capture whatever you need — and can even do it directly in your CRM.

Appointment Scheduling

New appointments, reschedules, and cancellations – we can do them all in the scheduling software you already use.

New Client Intake

We'll gather important details from new clients to help you streamline your onboarding process.

Order Processing

We’ll answer questions, take orders, and process payments – all within your existing ecommerce platform.

Event Registrations

Provide event info, answer questions, and process signups — so you can maximize your bookings.

Emergency Dispatch

From locksmiths to service technicians, we're always available to field dispatch calls without delay.

Need Spanish? All our plans include bilingual at no extra cost.

Try it free for 14 days, with special pricing you can only get through Quist Marketing.

When you sign up through Quist Marketing, you’ll get 5% off for the life of your account and a 14-day free trial to test it out completely risk-free. And after the free trial, you’re never locked in — you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time.

Pay as you go No included minutes
Retail monthly $49
Your monthly $46.55
Additional min $2.99
50 minutes About 20 calls
Retail monthly $99
Your monthly $94.05
Additional min $2.29
100 minutes About 40 calls
Retail monthly $189
Your monthly $179.55
Additional min $2.09
300 minutes About 120 calls
Retail monthly $479
Your monthly $455.05
Additional min $1.89
500 minutes About 200 calls
Retail monthly $759
Your monthly $721.05
Additional min $1.79

Prices don’t include taxes and fees.

Frequently asked questions.

How does the free trial work?

Your free trial is a full-feature test drive of PATLive’s live answering service. There are no limitations, so you can experience everything PATLive has to offer from day one.

What happens after my free trial ends?

Your service continues without interruption. Your calls will be answered exactly as they were during your trial, and your selected plan will begin. There are no surprises or changes to the way your calls are handled (unless you’d like to make changes, of course – those are always welcome, just let us know).

How quickly can I get started?

You can be up and running quickly. Create your account, tell us how you’d like your calls handled, and your first call can be answered within minutes.

Do I need to sign a contract to use PATLive?

No! PATLive offers affordable month-to-month service with no contracts required. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime.

Get started today!

You’ve built a business worth calling. Let’s make sure every caller feels that from the very first hello. Start your free trial today, or reach out to Sales to learn more.