The 5-Minute Setup Myth: How Long an AI Receptionist Actually Takes to Launch
Vendor pages promise a 5-minute setup. The reality? Preparing your data and routing phone lines takes an afternoon. Here is the honest timeline.

Vendor pages promise a 5-minute setup. The reality? Preparing your data and routing phone lines takes an afternoon. Here is the honest timeline.
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