Missed-Call Text-Back

Missed-Call Text-Back Setup

$54.99/month · No setup fee · Month-to-month · Live within a few business days

When you can't pick up, the caller gets an instant text from your business — before they can call the next shop on Google. They text back what they need, and it lands on your cell so you can reply through your business number. Takes about 3 minutes to fill out.

Stands on its own. Missed-Call Text-Back doesn't need the PhoneTender AI Receptionist — it works with your phone exactly as it is today. If you ever want calls answered instead of texted, you can upgrade to the AI Receptionist later and your setup carries right over.

1.Business Basics

This is where missed-caller texts get relayed. You reply from here too — but the customer only ever sees your business number. Your personal number stays hidden.

2.Your Business Line

We add conditional forwarding to your existing number — it only kicks in on calls you don't answer. Your phone rings exactly like it does today, and your number doesn't change.

Each carrier has its own 10-second forwarding code — we'll walk you through it on the setup call.

3.Hours & Your Messages

We write warm, on-brand texts for you — tweak them here if you'd like. After-hours missed calls get an answer that sets the right expectation.

4.Service Agreement

This Service Agreement is between PhoneTender ("Provider") and the business identified in this form ("Client"), effective on the date signed below.

Service

Provider will build and manage an automated missed-call text-back service that (a) sends an instant text message from Client's business number to callers whose calls go unanswered, (b) relays the caller's replies to Client's designated cell number, and (c) lets Client reply through the business number so Client's personal number is never shown to customers. Provider handles setup, message copy, and ongoing management. Client keeps its existing phone number; the service uses conditional call forwarding that applies only to unanswered calls.

Fees

Monthly service fee of $54.99, billed in advance each month. No setup fee. No long-term contract — service is month-to-month. Billing begins once the service is activated for Client.

Cancellation

Service continues month-to-month. To cancel, submit a cancellation request — cancellations may take 24–48 business hours to process. To avoid being charged for the next cycle, submit your request at least 2 days (48 hours) before your next pay period. Requests received less than 2 days before the pay period may not take effect until after that period's charge. On cancellation, service runs through the end of the period already paid for.

Messaging & consent

Texts are sent only to numbers that have just called Client's business — a response to the customer's own contact attempt. Every message identifies the business and honors opt-outs. Provider maintains a do-not-text list for Client and will never text numbers on it; Client is responsible for keeping that list current. Client authorizes Provider to send and relay these messages on Client's behalf.

Ownership & data

Provider owns the system configuration and tooling. Client owns its business and customer data, which Provider will not sell or share with third parties.

💳 No payment needed right now — and no setup fee, ever. Once your text-back line is built and tested, we'll send your $54.99/month link on a quick setup call. Billing starts only when it goes live.

Questions before submitting? Call PhoneTender support 24/7 at (510) 819-3201.