A useful quote starts with the right questions. topdoer.ai Phone lets a compatible assistant call a service business on your behalf after you approve the action. Your brief can include what you need, when you need it, and which details the provider should explain. The result comes back to your workspace for review.
Start with a clear request
Describe the job in terms the provider can assess. Include the item, service, approximate timing, location information that is genuinely necessary, and any constraints you already know. If you are unsure about a measurement or specification, label it as uncertain. An agent should ask for clarification rather than presenting an estimate as a known fact.
Ask for the components of the quote, not just a headline amount. A good brief can request the scope included, likely additional charges, tax treatment, appointment requirements, and how long the estimate remains valid. Tell the agent whether it may schedule an assessment or should simply bring back the options. Require your approval before any commitment or payment.
Connect the client you use
Use the setup dialog to connect your AI, then make a short checklist of questions. Sending the assistant a long collection of unrelated jobs makes the outcome harder to review. Start with one provider and one service, check the result, and decide whether another approved call is useful.
Review the result
Compare quotes on the same basis. One provider may include materials or delivery while another does not. Read the result for assumptions, exclusions, and any request for photos or an inspection. The call record can help you remember the provider's wording, but it does not turn a verbal estimate into a contract or guarantee a final price.
Keep the boundaries clear
Keep confidential account information and payment details out of an exploratory request. The plan's fair-use limits, destination rules, and account status still apply. If the provider needs a specialist conversation, have the assistant ask for the right contact and stop. Follow up yourself when the quote depends on technical judgment or personal information.
Set up the connection in three steps
- Choose your AI in the Phone setup dialog. Check that the client supports the remote connection and that your workspace permits it.
- Connect the MCP endpoint with supported authentication. Use a read-only request first, then review a specific call or message before approving it.
- Review the plan at checkout. Choosing a client does not charge you, and a connection does not activate an unconfigured number or subscription.
Read the plan before you start
The first month is $9, then $19 per month, or $190 a year with two months free. Fair use applies: 200 call minutes and 300 text segments a month, one call at a time, 30 calls a day, and up to 15 minutes per call, to US, Puerto Rico and Canada numbers. Over the cap, add a $10 top-up (about 60 minutes) or wait for the next cycle. See the full fair-use list.
Keep a record of what you approved and what actually happened. If a request fails, read the error and check its state before trying again. Review the billing terms shown by Stripe, including renewal and taxes. Your workspace Billing page opens the supported customer portal for subscription changes. You can also contact our team when a plan or client requirement needs clarification.
Frequently asked questions
Do I approve the call or text?
Yes. Review the destination, goal, and information to be shared before approving an outbound action. Keep your client's approval controls enabled.
Can I use English or Spanish?
English and Spanish are supported choices. Specify the language before the action and check the result for important names, dates, and numbers.
Where do I see the price and limits?
It costs $9 for the first month, then $19 a month or $190 a year. Fair-use limits apply, and checkout shows the final terms before you pay.