The $39 Myth

Why “$39/month answering services” cost more than you think.

Looks cheap. Sounds amazing. Until the invoice arrives.

You’ve seen the ads everywhere — “Answering Service for $39/month!”
What they don’t show in bold print is the part that matters most:

You pay extra for every call.

You pay extra for every minute.
You pay extra after-hours.
You pay extra on weekends.
You pay extra for dispatch.
You pay extra for actual human support.

And many aren’t human at all — most are overseas call centers or AI auto-response systems designed to move calls quickly, not handle them well.

The $39 is simply the cover charge to get you in the door.

What $39 Really Buys (The Fall Traps)

"Only $39/month!"
→ $39 is only the subscription fee before you use it.

"Affordable live answering"
→ Calls are billed per minute or per call, usually $1–$3 each.

"24/7 coverage!"
→ Nights, weekends, and holidays are extra add-on fees.

"Professional receptionists"
→ Usually overseas agents with rotating staff — not a consistent voice.

"AI enabled efficiency"
→ Translation: robot answering systems handling your customers.

"Custom scripts"
→ Only available if you pay more or upgrade to higher tiers.

"Scales with your business"
→ Meaning the busier you get, the more they charge you.

Bottom Line:

The more your business grows… the more that $39 plan costs you.

📌 The Real Cost of a "$39/Month" Plan

Let’s look at how it actually plays out in a real small business.

Most businesses receive around 6 calls per day.
That’s about 180 calls per month.

Now watch what happens:

$39 base fee

180 calls × $1.20 per call (common rate)
= $255/month

And that’s only if every call lasts about one minute.

Now be realistic:

Most business calls run 2–5 minutes — especially for service companies.

So instead of $255…

It can easily look more like:

$450 – $650+ every month.

That $39 offer?
It’s just the hook.

Summary:

$39/month sounds cheap… until the invoice arrives!

❗ Cheap isn’t cheap when you’re billed per minute.

🟩 Why Winoak Is Different

While "$39/month" services charge per call, per minute, and per feature,
Winoak Communications uses one flat monthly rate.

No call charges.
No usage billing.
No surprise invoices.
Just reliable answering every time your phone rings.

What you get with Winoak:

Real U.S.-based receptionists — not AI or overseas call farms
Flat-rate billing — unlimited calls, no meter running
Consistent voices that sound like part of your company
Messages delivered instantly by text or email
Professional handling that protects your image with customers
Emergency dispatch options when response time matters

In plain English:

You pay once, we answer everything.
No guessing. No math. No surprise bills.
Just dependable support so you never miss a customer again.

Ready for real support — not a $39 gamble?
Let’s handle your calls the right way.

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DON'T MAKE A

$700 A MONTH MISTAKE!

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