The Allo blog

Practical writing on phone systems, AI receptionists and all the work a single missed call sets off, from the team building Allo.

Phone Systems
Small Office Phone System: 8 Best Options for Growing Businesses
A guide to the 8 best small office phone systems for growing businesses, covering VoIP options, key features, pricing, and what to look for when choosing.
July 29, 2026
Phone Systems
Remote Office Phone System: 5 Options + Pricing
Compare the 5 best remote office phone systems for remote teams. Learn about cloud-based VoIP, softphone apps, and on-premise solutions with pricing and features.
July 6, 2026
How-Tos
How to Get a Business Phone Number (And Pick the Right Provider)
In this guide, we explain why a business phone number matters, the different types available, how to set one up in minutes, and how 5 popular providers compare on pricing, AI features, and CRM integrations.
October 2, 2026
Call Features
How to Get a Virtual Phone Number (in Under 5 Mins)
Ready to scale your business communication? Discover how virtual numbers work and find the perfect provider to help you stay connected anywhere in the world.
July 30, 2026
Phone Systems
The Best Multi-line Phone System (2026 selection)
Looking for a phone system that can handle multiple lines without breaking? Discover our selection of the most reliable multi-line phone systems.
May 6, 2026
Recording & Transcription
Call Recording Compliance in 2026
Somewhere between "this call may be recorded for quality purposes" and actually being compliant, there's a gap that most sales teams are quietly living in.
March 16, 2026
AI & Answering Services
Best AI Answering Services for HVAC (2026 selection)
Six AI answering services for HVAC teams, compared on cost, mobile access, and what actually matters on a busy day.
July 23, 2026
AI & Answering Services
6 Best AI Phone Answering Services for Plumbers
Six AI answering services for plumbers reviewed side by side—with real pricing breakdowns to help you stop missing calls.
July 23, 2026
AI & Answering Services
AI Medical Answering Service: 7 Solutions Compared for 2026
7 AI answering services for medical offices compared — with honest takes on HIPAA, costs, and what actually works.
July 21, 2026
Phone Systems
Best AI Answering Services for Restaurants in 2026
7 AI answering services compared for restaurants. Find the right fit for your call volume and budget.
July 23, 2026
SMB Tech & Trends
Cold Calling: What Actually Works in 2026
Based on our masterclass with Pauline Perez and Adrien Gaucher, hosted at Morning Général in Paris, and on in-depth interviews conducted with Pauline on the art of B2B cold calling.
May 18, 2026
Phone Systems
Best Power Dialers in 2026: 8 Options Compared
Not all power dialers are built the same. We compared 8 options — from parallel dialers to single-line tools — so you can pick the right one.
September 11, 2026