FAQ
Questions
we hear a lot.
What counts as a 'call'?▾
Any inbound call that actually connects to Sarah. Anything under 5 seconds (e.g. wrong-number hangups) is dropped from the count. Outbound calls don't count either — only your customers calling in.
What if I exceed my plan in a given month?▾
Your phone keeps getting answered — we never silence Sarah. You simply pay the overage rate per extra call ($1.99 / $0.99 / $0.49 depending on plan). It shows up on your monthly invoice. You'll see overage live in your dashboard so there are no surprises.
Can I switch plans?▾
Anytime. Upgrade and your new limit starts immediately, prorated. Downgrade applies next billing cycle. No fees.
Do unused calls roll over?▾
No. The month resets fresh. But you also only pay for the plan you're on — no per-minute charges, no setup fees, no platform fees.
How is this different from a call-center service?▾
Call centers charge $1.50–$3 per minute and need scripts updated by their staff. Adsum is AI: answers in 0.4 seconds, never has a bad day, and you can update its script yourself in plain English. About 1/10th the cost.
What about my existing business phone number?▾
Keep it. Just set call forwarding to your Adsum number from your phone carrier (we walk you through it in 5 minutes). Your number stays yours. Customers dial the same number they always did.
Can Sarah handle multiple trades (HVAC + plumbing)?▾
Yes. During onboarding you list every service area and trade. Sarah picks the right script based on what the caller says. She can also route to different techs based on trade.
What happens if Sarah doesn't understand a caller?▾
She asks them to repeat, just like a human would. If she still can't help (rare), she takes a callback number and texts your phone immediately so you can call back yourself.
Got another question? Hear Sarah explain it live.