Help with fielding community enquiries and complaints, escalation management & safeguarding workers’ welfare
All calls handled locally
Our remote receptionists are all based in Australia, meaning a localised caller experience.
Fast call answering 24/7
We can answer calls any time (premium applies after-hours), within 12 seconds on average.
Multi-level call scripting
Time-specific flows or conditional questions can be used to improve call handling consistency.
Tailored communication
In addition to SMS and email messages with call details, we can transfer or escalate calls.
Streamlined processes
We can input information directly into your CRM or other software based on your preferences.
Strict data security
We have tight security protocols in place, with your customers’ data always remaining onshore.
How our remote reception service works
Set up quickly
Share details about your company or the specific mine your service relates to, how you’d like calls to be answered, which staff should receive messages and/or call transfers. If setting up a Business Assistant service, which is required to allow for scripting, escalations and lone worker monitoring, also confirm what information should be captured from each caller to assist with your business processes.
Caller contacts you
Divert your business number to the number we provide and we will know when a call is for your company before we answer.
Our receptionist answers
After answering the call in your company name, the remote receptionist will handle it based on your plan type and preferences (including following any scripting that has been enabled on your account). This may include taking messages, transferring calls, answering FAQs, entering data into your preferred software, escalating calls and more.
You receive messages
Immediately after each call, a message is sent to you with details captured. You can choose just to receive the caller’s name, number and what they called about, or more.
Compare our cost-effective answering services
We have a variety of remote reception services to suit companies of all sizes within the mining, exploration and natural resources industries.
Business Starter
Simple telephone answering
and message-taking service
$22
per month minimum (cancel anytime)
Total minimum cost $22
All plans include:
- 24-hour call handling option*
- All calls answered in Australia
- Messages sent by SMS* or email
- Access to online portal
Other Business Starter features:
- Choose preferred caller greeting
- 1 contact can receive messages
- 3 details collected per call
* Additional charges apply for add-ons. See critical information summary. Pricing excludes GST.
Business Receptionist
Messages, call transfers and
more customer support
$33
per month minimum (cancel anytime)
Total minimum cost $33
All plans include:
- 24-hour call handling option*
- All calls answered in Australia
- Messages sent by SMS* or email
- Access to online portal
Other Business Receptionist features:
- Fully customisable caller greeting
- Unlimited contacts for messages
- 5 details collected per call
- Call transfers when appropriate*
- FAQs answered
* Additional charges apply for add-ons. See critical information summary. Pricing excludes GST.
Business Assistant
Tailored scripting and
virtual assistance
$65
per month minimum (cancel anytime)
Total minimum cost $115
All plans include:
- 24-hour call handling option*
- All calls answered in Australia
- Messages sent by SMS* or email
- Access to online portal
Other Business Assistant features:
- Fully customisable caller greeting
- Unlimited contacts for messages
- Up to 11 details collected per call
- Call transfers when appropriate*
- FAQs answered
- Optional conditional scripting
- Orders & payments processed
- Leads inputted via CRM or form
* Additional charges apply for add-ons. See critical information summary. Pricing excludes GST.
Business Assistant
+ Diary
Appointment setting and
cancellation management
Coming
soon
All plans include:
- 24-hour call handling option*
- All calls answered in Australia
- Messages sent by SMS* or email
- Access to online portal
Other Business Diary features:
- Fully customisable caller greeting
- Unlimited contacts for messages
- Up to 11 details collected per call
- Call transfers when appropriate*
- FAQs answered
- Optional conditional scripting
- Orders & payments processed
- Leads inputted via CRM or form
- Appointment setting
- Cancellation management
- Waitlist management
* Additional charges apply for add-ons. See critical information summary. Pricing excludes GST.
Complementary business solutions
1300 or 1800 numbers
Bundle a 1300 number or toll-free 1800 number with any of our answering services. Set up a virtual inbound phone number for use nationally or multiple numbers as required.
Escalation management
Have scripted processes followed until on-call staff confirm receipt of urgent notifications to ensure rapid responses when needed. Available as an add-on to any Business Assistant plan.
Lone worker monitoring
Implement check-ins with human-led reliability to safeguard staff or contractors working alone in hazardous locations. Available as an add-on to any Business Assistant plan.
Heavy-duty 24/7 live answering for smooth mining operations
In addition to general call handling that can prevent concurrent calls from being missed, including after-hours and call overflow solutions, we can provide a range of speciality services – including customised scripting, escalation management and lone worker safety monitoring.
We are extremely capable of handling complicated calls and lots of them, in an extremely professional manner, at any hour of the day.
That’s why we offer tailored packages for clients requiring in excess of 1000 calls or incoming minutes each month.
Test out our Business Receptionist service free for a week
Test out our Business Receptionist service for free
Sign up today for a 7-day free trial of our business answering services, based on our Business Receptionist inclusions, without paying a cent. No credit card required. No strings attached.
Experience the power of Vodafone Business Answering for yourself.
Note: Because free trials are based on our Business Receptionist service, some features might be different to the plan you’re interested in. Compare features for Business Starter and Business Assistant.
FAQs
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