US-based Call Center & Live Answering Services

Never lose a call to voicemail: Live US agents answer for you, 24/7

CMS is a leading US-based call center delivering 24-hour answering services, IVR, business process outsourcing, and mass notification solutions to businesses worldwide.

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Client Testimonials

"Continental Message Solution has been a great partner to our hospice team. They respond quickly to any concerns, maintain open and transparent communication, and actively work to improve their services. Their support is essential to the success of our after-hours operations."

Lyn Mowles

Clinical Director
Good Samaritan Hospice

"ICCF Community Homes has been partnering with CMS for all of our maintenance request calls since 2019! Over the last 7 years, CMS has been able to provide secure, reliable, and responsive service to us but most importantly our residents. A call could come in the middle of the night, on a busy Monday morning, or on a holiday weekend, and we have the peace of mind knowing it is always answered and recorded with accuracy and respect. Having CMS as our answering service partner has allowed us to provide excellent customer service to our residents, as our relationship has been built on trust, follow through, and great collaboration. We can’t recommend the CMS team enough to other service providers in the property management field!"

Cecilia Howe

Facilities Operations Supervisor
ICCF Community Homes

Call center services built for any business

Imagine a centralized call center and communication depot for your entire organization, one hub where essential calls and notifications come and go, 24/7. From virtual receptionist services to scalable small business call center support and secure employee call handling and hotlines, CMS combines live agents with automated solutions to create a centralized communication hub for your organization.

Live Agent Call Center Solutions

Human customer service agents available to take your calls 24/7.

Automated Call Center and IVR

Fully customizable inbound and outbound IVR solutions.

Mass Notifications

Send voice, text, and email broadcasts to groups and individuals.

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Featured Solutions

24/7/365

Availability

100%

Customizable

5000+

Clients Worldwide

99.99%

Uptime Guarantee

Tailored to You

We have experience in every industry. From solo law offices to multi-national industrial companies, local plumbing companies to regional healthcare systems, we provide custom answering services and call center solutions to all types of businesses.

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Integrate Your Existing Software

We can integrate our call center with the tools you use daily, making your life easier by streamlining workflows and keeping data synced across applications.

Image of some of the top software applications that CMS integrates with, including Slack, Paycor, ADP, Salesforce, Zendesk, Autotask, Halo PSA, Kronos, Zoho, and Workday
Image of some of the top software applications that CMS integrates with, including Slack, Paycor, ADP, Salesforce, Zendesk, Autotask, Halo PSA, Kronos, Zoho, and Workday

Answers to Your Top Questions

Do you offer anything beyond live answering?

Yes. CMS also provides IVR, mass notifications, and dedicated hotlines for ethics compliance and employee call-offs, all from one provider.

What happens if our on-call schedule changes after hours?

 CMS’s on-call portal updates in real time, so schedule changes take effect immediately, with no lag and no risk of the wrong person getting the call.

Can you customize call scripts and escalation protocols to our business?

 Yes. Every account is built around your specific call types, escalation trees, and on-call rules. Agents follow your protocols, not a generic script.

How does pricing work? Am I locked into a contract?

CMS pricing is usage-based. You choose a plan with a base rate and a set number of included minutes. If you go over, you only pay for the extra minutes, and the per-minute rate drops as your plan size increases.

    We measure calls by agent work time, in 30-second increments. Billing runs on a rolling 4-week cycle.

    Plans are month-to-month, with a 28-day cancellation policy.

    Can you integrate with the software we already use?

    Yes. CMS connects with platforms like Salesforce, Zendesk, Autotask, HaloPSA, ADP, Kronos, and Workday, so calls and tickets sync automatically without manual entry.

    How quickly can we get set up?

    Most accounts are live within 3 business days once CMS receives all applicable process information, agreements, and payments. Basic message-taking can start immediately, while more complex call routing or software integrations may need a bit more configuration time.

    How does on-call scheduling and dispatching work?

    Our on-call scheduling and dispatching system is designed to be dynamic, intuitive, and highly responsive to your organization’s ever-changing needs. At its core, it operates based on a digital scheduling system that you can manage, ensuring it remains current and fully integrated with our call center operations.

    When an urgent call comes in, the system immediately identifies the appropriate on-call contact based on the defined schedule and parameters. Depending on the urgency and nature of the call, our team can initiate a direct response using the preferred contact method specified for that practitioner. This could be a secure text message, a page, or a direct phone call, tailored to the practitioner’s convenience and accessibility.

    In situations where our primary contact or method is unsuccessful, we implement a detailed escalation procedure. This ensures that if the first-line contact isn’t reachable, the call gets escalated to the next available contact in the chain, guaranteeing that important calls never go unanswered.

    Additionally, the system has built-in flexibility that allows for regular updates or changes. If you need to rotate or change on-call contacts, it can be done efficiently, ensuring the most accurate and up-to-date information is used.

    The combination of these processes — from initial call triage to dispatching and potential escalation — ensures timely, efficient, and accurate communication. By prioritizing urgent calls and using a reliable on-call system, we ensure rapid responses, fostering trust and satisfaction among your patients, staff, and other callers.

    How do you take calls for our office?

    We use the call forwarding feature to seamlessly manage calls on behalf of your office. This function, offered by most phone service providers, redirects incoming calls from your office line to our answering service. Depending on your preferences, this can be set up in various ways. The standard approach lets you manually activate and deactivate forwarding, transferring calls to our service during specific times like after-hours, weekends, or during peak call periods.

    Moreover, for businesses that experience unpredictable call volumes, we offer overflow answering. This utilizes conditional call forwarding, which kicks in under specific circumstances such as when your line is busy or there’s no answer after several rings. It’s an invaluable tool to ensure no call goes unanswered, especially during sudden influxes or staff shortages.

    Once the calls reach us, our highly-trained agents handle them following your outlined script and protocols. This ensures every caller experiences the same level of professionalism and care they would receive speaking directly with your office staff.

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