Decades of experience, modern technology, personal service.

Answering Specialists, Inc. has been helping US businesses deliver exceptional customer communications since the 1980s. Here’s how we got here.

Answering Specialists team of professional operators

Founded in the 1980s

Started in Seattle as an office suite management company.

Relocated to Idaho in 2004

Leveraging VOIP technology to reduce operational costs.

Nationwide Since 2017

Expanded to employ operators across the United States.

Quality Focused

Mature, competent, and articulate operators.

Our Story

Four decades of answering the call.

Answering Specialists, Inc. was founded in the 1980s in Seattle, Washington, as an office suite management company. Over the years, we evolved our services to focus on what we do best: providing exceptional telephone answering services to businesses across the nation.

In 2004, we relocated our operations to beautiful Northern Idaho, leveraging VOIP technology to reduce operational costs while maintaining our commitment to quality service. This strategic move allowed us to offer more competitive pricing to our clients without sacrificing the personal touch that sets us apart.

By 2017, we had expanded our operations nationwide, employing professional operators across the United States. This expansion enables us to provide truly 24/7 coverage with English-speaking operators who understand the nuances of regional dialects and business cultures.

Our Approach

Service that feels like your own front desk.

At Answering Specialists, Inc., we believe in providing a personal touch that larger call centers cannot match. We assign small groups of dedicated operators to specific accounts, ensuring they become familiar with your business and provide consistent, quality service.

Our fair billing practices set us apart from the competition. We bill by the call, not by the minute, and we never charge for junk calls like hang-ups, wrong numbers, fax tones, automated machines, telemarketing, or prank calls.

We hire only mature, competent, and articulate operators who represent your business professionally. With 24/7 live answering, no automated equipment, and no long-term contracts, we make it easy for businesses of all sizes to provide excellent customer service.

Our month-to-month agreements mean you're never trapped in a long-term commitment. We earn your business every month by delivering exceptional service, not by locking you into a multi-year agreement.

Our Values

The principles behind every call we answer.

Four commitments that shape how our team shows up for your callers, day and night.

Quality First

Every operator undergoes rigorous training and regular quality assurance reviews to ensure they represent your business with professionalism and accuracy.

Transparency

Clear pricing, honest billing, and open communication. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no fine print tricks.

Flexibility

Month-to-month service means you can adjust or cancel anytime. We adapt to your needs, not the other way around.

Personal Service

Small dedicated teams learn your business inside and out, providing consistent, personalized service that feels like an extension of your own office.

By the Numbers

A track record we're proud of.

40+
Years Experience
100%
USA Based
0
Long-Term Contracts
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Our Location

Located in beautiful Northern Idaho

6504 Tyler St., Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

Mailing: P.O. Box B, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

Serving businesses nationwide since the 1980s.