Imagine a customer calling an automotive shop at 7 p.m. on a Wednesday. They need to book an urgent appointment because of a malfunctioning car and an upcoming road trip, but it’s after business hours. The phone rings, and then a generic voicemail message kicks in. The customer is unable to make an appointment and, in a rush to find someone that can help, hangs up and calls a competitor down the street. Just like that, a potential lead is gone. And you didn’t even know it happened.

Let’s imagine that same scenario with a different outcome. When the phone rings, a professional, friendly voice answers: “Thank you for calling. Our shop is currently closed, but I can answer some of your questions.” The customer asks about hours and is able to immediately book an appointment. Additionally, they receive a text with a link to the shop’s website so they can browse all the auto shop and services information. The customer needs are immediately addressed and feels valued. And you’ve not only impressed a customer, but also just captured a lead while you were away from your desk.

The new AT&T Office@Hand AI Receptionist is here

This intelligent voice agent acts as your essential virtual front desk, eliminating worries about lost leads and allowing your business to shift its focus entirely to growth and customer success.

It sounds almost too good to be true: A virtual assistant that can handle customer calls with the warmth and intelligence of your best employee. You’re probably wondering how a virtual receptionist could work in your business. Whether you’re a startup or a global enterprise, AT&T Office@Hand AI Receptionist adapts to your workflows, answers routine questions, blocks spam, and routes callers to the right person. Let’s get into it.

How does your always-on, reliable front desk work? Your AI receptionist will use intelligent, context aware responses, and a conversational tone to help customers get answers fast, especially during times when staffing is more difficult such as when there is an increased call volume, during lunch breaks, staff meetings, or holidays. The AI receptionist will route calls seamlessly by names, location, and context given by the caller. Imagine this: the customer calls in and tells the receptionist, “I need to speak with someone about my bill”, and the call is automatically transferred to the finance department. It eliminates frustrating phone menus and wrong transfers. With the AT&T Office@Hand AI Receptionist, you can make sure every customer gets a professional answer 24/7, even when no one is available, with natural, human-like, and friendly interactions that will keep your customers engaged every step of the way. Your customers won’t be tempted to repeatedly press “0” just to reach a human. Your AI receptionist will make sure it serves happy customers with zero wait times.

The good news is, getting started only takes minutes. Setup is quick and simple, so you can be up and running before your first appointment of the day. Choose a professional AI persona, add your business info, and cover common questions to get started quickly-all at a budget-friendly cost, and without IT support. You can train your AI Receptionist using your website, FAQs, and even uploaded documents.

Built right into Office@Hand. No extra apps or setup needed, your existing phone settings sync automatically, letting you manage everything effortlessly in one familiar system. You’ll experience more solutions for your business with one holistic solution that can handle it all.

The bottom line? Turn each call into a new customer

The new AT&T Office@Hand AI Receptionist delivers an intelligent and scalable communication solution that helps your business work smarter, not harder.

  • Go live today and start capturing leads immediately, no waiting for IT or complex setup.
  • Delight customers with instant, accurate answers and connections to the right person every time, as well as offering the ability for customers to instantly book and change appointments.
  • Turn your phone into a 24/7 revenue generator while eliminating time-wasting spam calls.

“We have been hearing about missed call challenges for several years and we are excited about a solution that caters to this specific need and helps businesses improve profitability with a true AI Receptionist,” said Abigail Miller, AT&T Office@Hand Product Manager.

AT&T Office@Hand AI Receptionist adapts, learns, and gets smarter with each interaction. Let’s turn what was once a cost to your business into a strategic advantage and give your team more time to focus on what really matters: relationships, creativity, and impact.

Want to explore AT&T Office@Hand AI Receptionist? Let our experts work with you to solve your challenges and accelerate outcomes. Visit AT&T Office@Hand to learn more.

Updated Nov 04, 2025