“Smart Starter was the perfect upgrade. More minutes means we stop missing enquiries during busy periods.”
Smart Starter AI Phone
When Essential isn’t enough, Smart Starter makes you feel like you have a real front desk. More AI minutes. More divert minutes. More captured leads.
What £9.99/month does for you
Built for growing call volume
Ideal when you’re getting more enquiries and you can’t afford to miss them.
Stop missing the best customers
Smart Starter is the point where your phone starts working like a proper business line. Calls get answered professionally, details are captured, and urgent calls can reach you.
- AI answers instantly and takes the details
- More minutes to handle higher inbound volume
- More divert minutes to stay reachable on the go
Perfect stepping stone before Pro
Start here if you want more than Essential without jumping to a full-scale plan. Upgrade later without changing your number.
- Keep the same number when you upgrade
- No contract, cancel anytime
- Clear usage + easy add-ons
What you get on Smart Starter
More capacity and more flexibility — without losing the simplicity.
1 UK Phone Number INCLUDED
Local numbers or 0800. Keep your personal mobile private and look established instantly.
100 AI Minutes Monthly UPGRADE
Double the AI handling vs Essential—built for higher inbound calls.
500 Divert Minutes BIGGER
Stay reachable on-site, on the road or with clients. Urgent calls can reach you.
Lead Capture
AI collects name, number and reason—so you call back with context, not guesswork.
24/7 Answering
Capture after-hours enquiries so you wake up to leads, not missed calls.
60‑Second Setup
Pick your number, add your business name and go live. No hardware. No engineer.
Need premium voices, deeper routing, or more numbers?
Smart Starter is great—Pro/Enterprise unlock advanced call flows, scaling features and more capacity.
- Upgrade any time, keep your number
- Better for teams + higher call volume
- Add more numbers and advanced routing
Start Smart Starter today
The best value plan for small businesses that are getting busier.
Smart Starter AI Phone
- 1 UK phone number (local or 0800)
- 100 AI minutes per month
- 500 divert minutes per month
- Professional greeting + message capture
- Instant setup (about 60 seconds)
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Upgrade to Pro or Enterprise anytime
- No setup fees or contracts
What customers say
Real UK businesses using Smart Starter every day
“Divert minutes are a game-changer. I’m on the road all day and still reachable for urgent jobs.”
“It captures names and reasons so my callbacks feel organised. We sound much bigger now.”
Smart Starter FAQ
Everything you need to know before you switch your business phone on
Smart Starter includes 1 UK business number (local or 0800), 100 AI receptionist minutes, 500 call divert minutes, professional greeting, lead/message capture, and email support.
If your call volume is growing, yes. Smart Starter is designed for more inbound calls with double the AI minutes and significantly more divert minutes. It’s the “step-up” plan when you’re missing enquiries or getting busier on-site.
You can add more usage or upgrade. We’ll notify you before you hit limits so you’re not caught out. Smart Starter is built to handle most small-business volumes comfortably, but scaling is easy when you grow.
Yes. Smart Starter includes 500 divert minutes so you can stay reachable when you’re driving, with customers, or on-site. Many businesses use AI to answer first, then divert only urgent calls.
You can choose a local UK number (great for trust and local SEO) or go 0800 for a more premium look. If you’re unsure, start local—then upgrade/expand later as you scale.
No. When you upgrade to Pro or Enterprise, you keep your same number, your setup, and your call flow — you simply unlock more minutes and more advanced features.
Most businesses go live in around 60 seconds: choose your number, set your business name/greeting, and decide whether calls should be answered by AI, diverted, or both.
Customers mainly care that the call is answered quickly and professionally. Smart Starter is designed to sound natural, capture the right details, and route urgent calls appropriately. If you prefer, you can position it as a “virtual receptionist”.
No contract and no setup fees. You can cancel anytime. Smart Starter is meant to be a low-risk upgrade from Essential.
Smart Starter is ideal for trades, clinics, agencies, field teams, and any small business that gets regular enquiries but can’t always answer instantly. If you’re missing calls during the day, Smart Starter usually pays for itself quickly.
Yes. Many businesses keep their mobile for outgoing calls, while Smart Starter becomes the public business number. Calls can be answered by AI first, then diverted to your mobile when needed.