The full picture

Here's exactly what
happens when someone calls

From the moment your phone rings to the SMS confirmation your caller receives. Every step, explained.

The Caller's Journey

What your customer experiences from start to finish.

1

Someone calls your number

A potential customer dials your business phone number. Maybe they found you on Google, saw your yard sign, or got a referral. Your phone starts to ring.

If you are busy, on another call, or it is after hours, the call automatically forwards to Agent Petra. You set this up once -- it takes about 90 seconds.
2

Petra picks up instantly

Within one ring, Petra answers with a warm, natural greeting customized to your business name.

Example: "Hi, thanks for calling Sunrise Plumbing! This is Petra. How can I help you today?"
3

Petra gathers the details

The caller explains what they need. Petra listens, captures their name and reason for calling, and lets them know you'll call back. On the AI tier, Petra can also answer questions about your services and availability.

Petra is not a phone tree with "Press 1 for..." menus. It's a warm, natural voice that makes callers feel heard — not brushed off.
4

Petra checks your calendar and books

If the caller wants an appointment, Petra checks your real-time calendar availability and offers open time slots. Once the caller picks a time, the appointment is booked instantly.

Works with Google Calendar, Outlook, Calendly, and other scheduling tools. No double-bookings. Petra sees exactly what you see.
5

Caller gets an SMS confirmation

Immediately after booking, the caller receives a text message confirming their appointment details -- date, time, your business name, and address if relevant.

SMS confirmations reduce no-shows by up to 40%. The caller has written proof of their appointment before they even hang up.
6

You get notified

You receive an SMS and/or email with a full summary: who called, what they needed, whether an appointment was booked, and any other details Petra collected.

Everything is logged in your Agent Petra dashboard. Call recordings, transcripts, contact information, and analytics -- all in one place.

What happens behind the scenes

The technical details, simplified for business owners. You do not need to understand any of this -- but here it is if you are curious.

1

Call Forwarding

Your carrier routes unanswered calls to an Agent Petra phone number. This uses standard call forwarding built into every phone -- the same technology carriers have used for decades. No apps or software to install.

2

AI Voice Processing

When Agent Petra receives the call, our real-time AI engine converts speech to text, understands intent, generates a contextual response, and converts it back to natural speech -- all in under 300 milliseconds. The caller hears a seamless conversation.

3

Calendar & SMS APIs

Petra connects to your calendar through secure API integrations (OAuth). When a booking is made, it writes directly to your calendar. SMS confirmations are sent through verified carrier channels with delivery guarantees.

Set up call forwarding in 90 seconds

Forward your unanswered calls to Agent Petra. Here is how to do it on every major carrier.

iPhone (iOS)

  1. 1 Open Settings
  2. 2 Tap Phone
  3. 3 Tap Call Forwarding
  4. 4 Toggle it on and enter your Agent Petra number
AT&T

AT&T

  1. 1 Open your phone dialer
  2. 2 Dial: *004*[your Petra number]#
  3. 3 Press Call
  4. 4 You will hear a confirmation tone. Done!
VZN

Verizon

  1. 1 Open your phone dialer
  2. 2 Dial: *71[your Petra number]
  3. 3 Press Call
  4. 4 Wait for the confirmation tone. Done!
T

T-Mobile

  1. 1 Open your phone dialer
  2. 2 Dial: **004*[your Petra number]#
  3. 3 Press Call
  4. 4 Confirmation message appears. Done!
VoIP

Google Voice / Dialpad / RingCentral

  1. 1 Log in to your provider's web dashboard or app
  2. 2 Navigate to Settings or Call Handling
  3. 3 Look for Call Forwarding or Forward calls when unanswered
  4. 4 Enter your Agent Petra number as the forwarding destination
  5. 5 Save. That's it -- calls you miss will now go to Petra.

What Petra sounds like

A real example of how Petra handles a call for a plumbing business on the AI plan.

Live call -- Sunrise Plumbing -- 2:34 PM
P
Petra
Hi, thanks for calling Sunrise Plumbing! This is Petra. How can I help you today?
C
Caller
Hi, yeah, I've got a leak under my kitchen sink. It's not too bad but it's getting worse. Do you guys do that kind of thing?
P
Petra
Absolutely, kitchen sink leaks are one of the most common things we handle. We would want to get that looked at soon so it doesn't cause any water damage. Can I get you scheduled for a visit? I have availability as early as tomorrow morning.
C
Caller
Tomorrow morning works. What time?
P
Petra
I have a 9:00 AM or a 10:30 AM slot open. Which works better for you?
C
Caller
Let's do 10:30.
P
Petra
Perfect, I have you down for 10:30 AM tomorrow. Can I get your name and the best address for the visit?
C
Caller
Sure, it's David Martinez, 445 Oak Street.
P
Petra
Great, David. You're all set for tomorrow at 10:30 AM at 445 Oak Street. I'm sending you a text confirmation right now. Is there anything else I can help with?
C
Caller
Nope, that's it. Thanks!
P
Petra
You're welcome, David. We'll see you tomorrow morning. Have a great day!
Appointment booked SMS sent to caller Owner notified

Three tiers, one simple goal

Every tier answers your phone. The difference is how much your AI can do.

Free
$0
Get started
Capability
  • Greets callers by business name
  • 25 callbacks/month
  • Takes voicemail messages
  • Notifies you via SMS
  • Cannot answer questions
Pro
$29/mo
Most businesses
Capability
  • Everything in Free
  • 100 callbacks/month
  • Smart callback scheduling
  • SMS confirmations to callers
  • Analytics dashboard
AI
$49/mo
Full power + $0.25/min
Capability
  • Everything in Pro
  • Full AI conversations
  • Handles any caller question
  • CRM integration
  • Custom knowledge base
  • Unlimited callbacks

Set it up in 3 minutes

Forward your calls, customize your greeting, and let Petra handle the rest. Start free -- no credit card required.

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