# AI Receptionist UK – 1 month free trial | Fasthosts > AI Receptionist for UK small business. Answers calls 24/7, books appointments, captures leads – so you never miss a customer. From £39/month. 1 month free trial. **URL:** https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist **Last updated:** 2026-08-20 --- - [Features](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist#cinema-features) - [Live demo](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist#live-demo) - [Benefits](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist#feature-tabs) - [Pricing](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist#packages) - [Why Fasthosts?](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist#why-fasthosts) - [FAQs](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist#faqs) [Try for free](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist#packages) # AI Receptionist UK ## Never miss a business call, even after hours - Handles multiple queries and takes messages - Books appointments and routes calls by department - Sends instant summaries to your inbox - Cancel online at any time [Try free for 1 month](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist#packages) [Free live demo](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/spark/ai-receptionist#live-demo) [Trustpilot **Rated** out of 5 from reviews](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fasthosts.co.uk) 25+ years of experience 1.5m+ services GDPR compliant Cancel online at any time ## Make a great impression with every call Keep your business looking sharp and your customer service standards high, no matter how busy you get. Our AI virtual Receptionist is ready to pick up 24/7. It catches every enquiry and message, even when you're off the clock. It holds natural customer conversations, seamlessly switches languages, and even scans your website to answer questions instantly. Your AI phone Receptionist filters out the noise. It manages your calls, meaning you only ever step in when you really need to. ## Try before you buy Take AI Receptionist for a spin before you commit. Make a test call, hear the voice options and watch it in action – all before spending a penny. ### Hear our AI Receptionist in action Curious about how it actually works? Pick up the phone right now and hear firsthand how smoothly it handles a live conversation. Call now for free and speak directly to an AI Receptionist. [Call 0808 303 4796](tel:08083034796) We use AI to summarise this call and your number to connect it (not for marketing). See our [Privacy Notice](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/terms/policies/privacy-notice) ### It only takes a few steps 1. Choose your package Pick a plan and drop in your website URL to instantly build its knowledge. 2. Personalise it Choose a voice, set the tone to match your brand, and link your calendar. 3. Test and go live Make a quick test call to check it sounds perfect, then hit 'Activate'. ### A voice for any brand No matter your brand style, AI Receptionist has a voice to match. Why not test them out? ## Smart features to keep your business moving Everything you need to manage your calls seamlessly, without the hassle of a complicated setup. ## Flexible AI Receptionist packages for every business Find the right fit for your business and try it risk-free with a 1 month free trial on all packages. ## Always included ### Dedicated phone number Get a dedicated phone number so your customers can get straight through to your AI answering service. ### Call history and summaries Keep track of your conversations easily, with a quick summary straight to your inbox after every call. ### Customise your setup Choose your voices and tailor responses so your AI phone Receptionist sounds exactly like your brand. ### Strict data privacy We don't record your calls or train AI on your data. Audio is held briefly in memory and then deleted. ### 1 month free trial Test it out completely risk-free. Your first month is on us so you can see exactly how it works. ### Lite Perfect for catching the occasional missed call when you're busy or away from your desk. --- £39 /month 1 month free, cancel online at any time. [Start 1 month free trial](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/basket/configure?orderPath=ai-receptionist&product=AI_RECEPTIONIST_LITE&voucher=1738SPARK1738AI&skipThankYou=1) - **30 calls/month**, then £0.49 per call - 2 voices to choose from - Call forwarding - Email notifications - Multi-language support ### Plus The sweet spot if your phone rings regularly and you need a reliable daily backup. --- £69 /month 1 month free, cancel online at any time. [Start 1 month free trial](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/basket/configure?orderPath=ai-receptionist&product=AI_RECEPTIONIST_PLUS&voucher=1738SPARK1738AI&skipThankYou=1) - **100 calls/month**, then £0.39 per call - 8 voices to choose from - Call forwarding - Email notifications - Multi-language support - Appointment scheduling ### Unlimited Hand over the phones completely so you can focus on running your business. --- £99 /month 1 month free, cancel online at any time. [Start 1 month free trial](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/basket/configure?orderPath=ai-receptionist&product=AI_RECEPTIONIST_UNLIMITED&voucher=1738SPARK1738AI&skipThankYou=1) - **Unlimited calls** - 8 voices to choose from - **Website-integrated call function** - API integrations - Call forwarding - Email notifications - Multi-language support - Appointment scheduling All prices exclude VAT at 20%. [Terms and Conditions apply](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/terms/spark/ai-receptionist-terms-and-conditions) ## The cost of a missed call Stop letting long hold times and unanswered phones hurt your bottom line. Say goodbye to hold music with an AI Receptionist that answers instantly. Here's what recent industry data suggests. - 80% of callers won't leave a voicemail. - 60% of people hang up after 1 minute on hold. - 40% of business calls happen out of hours. - 3 minutes is the average time a customer is left on hold. ## How does AI Receptionist fit into your business? Whether you're a one-person band or a busy team, our AI call answering service can make your life so much easier. ### Got your hands full? Covered in paint, deep in code, or driving to a site? Let AI Receptionist take messages and book appointments without you ever having to stop what you're doing. ### Back-to-back all day? Whether you're serving a queue or rushing to pack orders, AI Receptionist catches the ringing phone, answering FAQs and logging enquiries so your day keeps moving. ### Deep in a site migration? Don't lose your flow state to catch a call. AI acts as your front-of-house, taking messages and logging client requests so you can hit your deadlines in peace. ### Phones ringing off the hook? When your team is stretched thin, AI Receptionist steps in to catch the overflow. It handles multiple calls at once to save your customers from hold music. ## Why Fasthosts? With over 25 years of experience helping businesses run smoothly, we've built an AI Receptionist you can trust to represent your brand. ### Fully GDPR-compliant Your AI Receptionist is fully GDPR compliant. It handles data safely without recording calls or training models. ### Call summaries you can rely on Get highly accurate call summaries straight to your inbox, capturing key details so you can follow up with ease. ### Reliable appointment booking By linking to tools like Calendly, AI Receptionist checks your availability and locks in bookings right on the call. ### Support around the clock With experts working 24/7 to answer your questions, our support teams are always on hand, no matter when you're working. ## What our customers say [Trustpilot **Rated** out of 5 from reviews](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fasthosts.co.uk) ### Good Support Moved my domain from 123-reg to Fasthosts and had an issue with moving the WordPress website over. I spoke with Fasthosts support and Honeylet got it all sorted for me in a few minutes. For me responsive and helpful support is one of the most important parts of domain hosting. Miggi February 2025 ### Online assistance at Fasthosts I contacted Fasthosts via the online help. Got a guy called Glen who helped me. Got my domain name, WordPress and email address all sorted within a matter of minutes. Really polite, really knowledgeable and quick. Highly recommended Tom Marsden March 2025 ### My first time migrating a WordPress... My first time migrating a WordPress site from another host. Used Chat feature and Monica-Sirius was super helpful and patient, talked me through all the options, and waited with me whilst I got the job done. Really helpful! Laura Read January 2025 ## Want to learn more about AI Receptionist? Find everything you need to know about AI Receptionist and more over on our blog. ● 4 min read ### Meet your new 24/7 AI Receptionist Get a full breakdown of all the features of AI Receptionist, including how to make it work for your business. [LEARN MORE](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/stop-missing-calls-meet-your-new-ai-receptionist/) ● 4 min read ### How to set up your AI Receptionist A step-by-step guide on how to go from choosing your package to hitting activate and going live. [LEARN MORE](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/how-to-set-up-your-ai-receptionist/) ● 3 min read ### Who actually needs an AI Receptionist? From plumbers and painters, to freelancers, and entrepreneurs – AI Receptionist is a business owner's best friend. [LEARN MORE](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/who-actually-needs-an-ai-receptionist/) ## Frequently asked questions about AI Receptionist UK Questions about our AI Receptionist? Our FAQs provide answers to the most common queries. You can also [contact our expert support team](https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/support) any time. ### What is an AI Receptionist? An AI Receptionist is an intelligent call answering service that handles your incoming business calls automatically, 24/7. It uses a natural-sounding AI voice to answer enquiries, take messages, book appointments and capture leads. The Fasthosts AI Receptionist works as a complete AI answering service for business owners across the UK, picking up calls when you're with a customer, out on a job, or simply outside business hours – so every caller gets a professional response and you never miss an opportunity. ### Is an AI Receptionist worth it for a small business? For most UK small businesses, yes. A single missed call can mean a lost booking, a lost lead or a lost customer – and busy business owners can't always pick up while they're with a client, on a job or after hours. An AI Receptionist makes sure every call gets answered around the clock, captures the details that matter, and gives you a full summary of the conversation. It pays for itself the moment it captures a call you would have missed. ### How much does an AI Receptionist cost? The Fasthosts AI Receptionist comes in 3 packages to match different call volumes – Lite, Plus and Unlimited – all on pay-as-you-go monthly billing with no long-term contract. Lite suits sole traders and quiet businesses, Plus is built for growing teams, and Unlimited covers high-volume operations with no per-call charges. You can see the full package breakdown and per-call rates in the package table above. Plus, every new customer gets 1 month free on their chosen plan. ### Can I keep my existing business phone number? Yes. You don't need to change provider or port your number. The AI Receptionist works through simple call forwarding – you keep your existing business number and forward calls to your AI Receptionist whenever you want it to answer. You can route everything 24/7, or only after hours and weekends. Setup takes a few minutes from your phone settings, with no technical knowledge required. ### Can I connect the AI Receptionist to my existing systems? Yes. With the Unlimited package the AI Receptionist connects to your existing tools via API, including CRM and support platforms like HubSpot, Salesforce and Zendesk. For custom automation, you can link your own Make or n8n instance. Once connected, it can automatically send conversation summaries, customer issues and contact details into your workflows, so you can create tickets, trigger follow-ups or update your CRM without manual entry. Everything stays documented in one place and your team carries on in the tools they already use. ### Do I need technical skills to set up the AI Receptionist? No technical skills are needed. The AI Receptionist is built for business owners, not developers. You can be up and running in under 15 minutes from the dashboard – forward your existing number, pick a voice and persona, and tell the AI a few things about your business. You could easily complete the setup on your phone during a coffee break! And as a fully UK-based AI Receptionist service, Fasthosts offers expert support by phone or chat whenever you need it. ### Will the AI Receptionist sound natural on the phone? Yes. The AI uses advanced voice technology to hold natural, conversational phone calls – not robotic menus or "press 1 to continue" prompts. Callers speak normally, and the AI answers in full sentences with the voice and persona you choose. You can pick from a range of voices to match your brand, and customise how the AI greets callers, describes your services and handles common questions. You can even choose what language the AI Receptionist speaks in and can understand. ### What happens if the AI can't answer a caller's question? If the AI can't confidently answer a question, it won't make something up. Depending on your package, it can either forward the call to a contact you've nominated, or take a detailed message and send you a summary by email so you can follow up. You control which topics trigger a forward and which get captured as a message – so urgent enquiries reach you instantly, while routine questions get handled in the background. ### Is the Fasthosts AI Receptionist GDPR-compliant? Yes. As a UK AI call answering service, the Fasthosts AI Receptionist is fully GDPR-compliant and your call data is hosted in our EU-based data centres. All calls are handled securely, and you stay in full control of how long call summaries are retained. As a long-standing UK hosting provider, Fasthosts has been trusted with business data for over 25 years, and the AI Receptionist is built to the same standard. ### Are my calls recorded? No, your calls are never recorded. The audio is only held briefly in memory while the conversation happens and is immediately deleted once the caller hangs up. While the audio is never retained, a written summary and any contact details the caller provides are securely stored so you have exactly what you need to follow up. ### How will I know what was said on the call? As soon as the caller hangs up, you'll be sent a quick summary straight to your inbox. You'll get the key details, any messages, and the caller's contact info, so you can easily follow up when you're ready. ### Can the AI Receptionist book appointments for me? Yes, it can. You can link your AI answering service to scheduling systems like Calendly. If a customer calls up wanting to book a slot, the AI will check your availability and schedule the appointment right there on the call. ### Am I tied into a long contract? Not at all. We know flexibility is key for small businesses, so all our AI Receptionist packages are Pay As You Go (PAYG). Plus, you can start with a 1 month free trial to see exactly how it works for you. ### Does AI Receptionist UK answer calls 24/7 or just out-of-hours? It's entirely up to you. You can use it as your main front-of-house to answer every call 24/7, or simply use it as a smart backup for when you're busy on a job, out of the office, or closed for the night. ### How does AI Receptionist compare to traditional phone menus? It's far more cost-effective and much easier to set up than standard IVR systems (those clunky "press 1 for sales" menus). Instead of forcing customers through a frustrating maze of options, the AI Receptionist provides a smooth, natural conversation from the second they pick up, keeping your running costs low and your customer satisfaction high.