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AI Receptionist vs Virtual Receptionist vs

Name: Solve8 IT Services
Address: Level 1, 86 City Road, Beenleigh, QLD, 4207, AU
Price range: $$

Jan 6, 2026 · By Solve8 Team · 11 min read

Compare the true costs of hiring a receptionist ($75K+), using a virtual service ($2-4/call), or deploying AI ($49/mo) in Australia.

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