Telemarketing companies in Manchester — or AI calling at 12p a minute?
Manchester telemarketing agencies typically 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 signing a contract.
How Manchester telemarketing agencies usually price
Most B2B telemarketing agencies in Manchester charge in one of three ways: an hourly rate (typically a fraction of the cost–significantly less per caller per hour, according to the DMA UK industry benchmarks), a day rate, or a per-appointment fee. Many require a minimum campaign length of one to three months, and most ask for an upfront retainer before any calls are made.
That model works if you have a large, ongoing campaign and the budget to match. For a small firm in Manchester testing a new market or working through a short lead list, the fixed commitment can be hard to justify.
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, voicemails and wrong numbers cost nothing. There is no subscription, no retainer and no minimum campaign length. New accounts start with considerably less of free calling credit — enough for a short test run.
Use the cost calculator to estimate what a campaign of your size would cost, or see the full pricing breakdown.
What you get on every call
Every call made by FoxEra's AI agents comes with a full transcript and an audio recording. You see exactly what was said, who was interested, who asked for a callback, and who said no. Nothing is summarised or paraphrased — you read or listen to the actual conversation.
With most telemarketing agencies, you receive a summary or a spreadsheet of outcomes. With AI calling you can review every word, which is useful if you are refining your pitch or checking how prospects in Manchester respond to a particular 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 Manchester prospects or any UK contacts.
- Review and approve the calling script. You can 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 10 to 20 leads so you can read every transcript before scaling up. See what your first campaign should aim for.
Connect your AI assistant to run 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 then upload leads, preview the campaign headcount and price, create the campaign, and pull results — all with your approval before anyone is phoned.
This is useful if your assistant already holds a Manchester prospect list or if you want it to read transcripts and draft follow-up messages for interested contacts. The assistant connects in three steps and there is nothing to install.
Agency vs AI calling — what each is better at
A Manchester telemarketing agency brings experienced callers who can handle complex objections, build rapport over longer conversations, and work closely with your sales team. That is worth paying for when the deal value is high and every conversation needs a human touch.
AI calling is better when you need to work through a list quickly and affordably to find who is interested, then follow up yourself with the warm ones. It is also better for short or one-off campaigns where a monthly retainer does not make sense. See AI vs manual calling compared for a fuller breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI cold calling legal in the UK?
Yes, business-to-business 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 for full details.
Do I pay for calls that are not answered?
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 target only Manchester businesses?
Yes. You upload your own lead list, so you control exactly who is called. If your list contains only Manchester prospects, only Manchester prospects are called.
Does the AI book appointments for me?
No. The agent finds out who is interested and logs the conversation with a full transcript. You follow up with those people and book any meetings yourself.