Telemarketing companies in Leeds — or AI calling at 12p a minute?
Leeds telemarketing agencies charge per hour, per day or per appointment. FoxEra's AI agents phone your list from 12p per connected minute with a transcript and recording on every call, so you can compare the real cost before committing to a contract.
How Leeds telemarketing agencies usually charge
B2B telemarketing agencies in Leeds typically charge an hourly rate (often a fraction of the cost–significantly less per caller per hour, according to DMA UK industry benchmarks), a daily rate, or a per-appointment fee. Most require a minimum campaign length and an upfront retainer. You get experienced callers, but the cost is fixed whether the calls connect or not.
For a small business in Leeds running a short campaign or testing a new market, that fixed commitment can be difficult to justify before you know whether the approach will work.
What AI calling costs instead
FoxEra Calls charges from 12p per connected minute. You pay only when someone answers and a conversation happens. Unanswered calls cost nothing. There is no subscription, no retainer, no minimum spend and no contract. New accounts start with considerably less of free calling credit.
That means you can test a campaign of 10 to 20 Leeds prospects for a few pounds, read every transcript, and decide whether to scale up — without having signed anything. See the cost calculator to estimate your campaign cost, or the full pricing page.
Transcripts and recordings on every call
Every call made by FoxEra's AI agents comes with a full written transcript and an audio recording. You see the exact conversation — what the agent said, what the prospect said, and a clear outcome: interested, not interested, callback requested, wrong number, or no answer.
Most telemarketing agencies send a summary spreadsheet. With AI calling you get the full conversation, which is useful for refining your script and understanding how Leeds prospects respond to your offer. See how to read a cold call transcript.
How it works
- Create a free account at foxera.co.uk with your email and business name.
- Upload your lead list — names and phone numbers for Leeds prospects or any UK contacts.
- Review and approve the calling script. Edit it or write your own.
- Choose the AI agent, set the calling hours, and preview the campaign. FoxEra shows you exactly how many people will be called and the estimated cost.
- Approve the campaign. The agent starts calling at the time you choose.
Start with a small batch so you can read every transcript before scaling up. See what your first campaign should aim for.
Connect your AI assistant to manage campaigns
If you already use ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI assistant, you can connect it to FoxEra Calls through the MCP server. Your assistant can upload leads, preview the headcount and price, create the campaign after you approve the exact number, and pull transcripts and results when the calls are finished.
This is useful if your assistant already holds a list of Leeds prospects or if you want it to draft follow-up messages for interested contacts. Connect in three steps, nothing to install.
When an agency is the better choice
A Leeds telemarketing agency brings experienced callers who can handle nuanced objections, build relationships over longer conversations, and adapt their approach in real time. That is worth paying for when deal values are high and every conversation needs a personal touch.
AI calling is the better fit when you need to work through a list quickly and affordably to find who is interested, then follow up yourself. It also suits short or one-off campaigns where a monthly retainer does not make sense. See AI vs manual calling compared for a detailed breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI cold calling legal in the UK?
Yes. B2B cold calling is legal in the UK provided you follow the rules around TPS screening and data protection. FoxEra provides TPS/CTPS screening guidance and enforces calling hours. See is cold calling legal in the UK.
Do I pay for calls that go unanswered?
No. You pay only for connected minutes — when someone picks up and a conversation happens. Unanswered calls, voicemails and wrong numbers cost nothing.
Can I call only Leeds businesses?
Yes. You upload your own lead list, so you control exactly who is called. If your list contains only Leeds prospects, only Leeds prospects are called.
Does the AI book meetings on my behalf?
No. The agent identifies who is interested and logs the full conversation with a transcript. You follow up and book any meetings yourself.