Messages On Hold · IVR · Voice Recordings

Turn hold time into marketing time.

Every customer call is an opportunity. Messages on Hold go beyond filling silence — they're a strategic communication tool that reinforces your brand, promotes services and turns idle hold time into productive engagement. Professionally produced, compatible with any phone system.

4
Audio Product Types
Any
Phone System Compatible
Pro
Voice Talent & Scripting
AU
Local Production
Why It Matters

A better hold experience means better business.

When callers are placed on hold, your audio choices reflect your commitment to customer service. Silence or generic music says "we don't care". Professionally crafted Messages on Hold do the opposite.

Engage Customers

Capture attention with relevant, meaningful content while they wait.

Educate Callers

Share details about your company, services, opening hours and latest offers.

Promote Services

Use idle time to upsell or introduce customers to products they may not know about.

Reinforce Brand

Deliver messages in a tone, voice and style that aligns with your company's identity.

Build Trust

Useful, accurate information demonstrates professionalism and reliability — and reduces hang-ups.

Maximise Hold Time

Make every moment your customer spends on the phone with you count.

Hear Our Work

Four audio product types. Listen to samples below.

Press play on any sample to hear what Comstel can produce for your business. All formats compatible with any phone system.

Messages On Hold

Messages On Hold

Effective MOH campaigns to entertain and inform your audience. Audio products designed to enhance your corporate image, reduce legal liability, consolidate marketing efforts and increase your bottom line. Compatible with any phone system.

Recorded Voice Announcements

Recorded Voice Announcements

Specific recordings designed to greet, advise, inform, instruct, promote or redirect waiting telephone callers. Every company that cares about customer service makes the investment in professional recordings.

Interactive Voice Response

Interactive Voice Response (IVR)

Recorded telephone prompts that provide a menu of options for callers to choose. Some IVR uses keypad selection, others use voice-only prompts. Comstel writes, voices and tests the full menu tree.

Music On Hold Plus

Music On Hold Plus

Music on hold combined with messages creates the ultimate on-hold experience. Expertly written scripts, high-quality voice talent and licensed background music — captivating callers while communicating effectively.

How We Produce Your Audio

Four steps from brief to broadcast.

1

Brief & Strategy

We capture your tone, key messages, opening hours, services and seasonal content priorities.

2

Scripting

Professional copywriters draft your messages and IVR menus. You approve before any voicing happens.

3

Voice & Music Production

Recorded by professional Australian voice talent and mixed with licensed music in the right format.

4

Delivery & Updates

Files delivered ready to load into your phone system. Ongoing updates for seasonal campaigns or message changes.

Common Questions

FAQs — Messages On Hold.

What are Messages on Hold?
Messages on Hold are professionally produced audio recordings that play while callers wait on hold or are being transferred. They reinforce your brand, share useful information, promote services and turn idle hold time into productive engagement.
What's the difference between MOH, IVR and Voice Announcements?
Messages on Hold play during hold time. Recorded Voice Announcements are specific greetings or instructions. Interactive Voice Response (IVR) is the menu callers navigate by pressing numbers or speaking. Comstel produces all three.
Will it work with my phone system?
Yes — our audio production is compatible with any phone system, on-premise PBX or cloud (3CX, Avaya, iPECS, BizTel and others).
Can we update the messages?
Yes — we offer ongoing scripting and recording updates for seasonal campaigns, new services, opening-hours changes and rebrand work.
Do you use professional voice talent?
Yes — Australian-based professional voice talent. You can choose male or female voices and brief us on tone. Samples available on request.
How do I get started?
Call 1300 070 747 or use the form below.
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