IONOS Brings “Momentum” AI Platform to US Market
Debut release features an autonomous AI Phone Receptionist, offering SMBs a 24/7 solution for under $50/month
PHILADELPHIA, Penn., December 17, 2026 — IONOS, Europe’s leading hosting and cloud provider, announced the US launch of Momentum, a new AI platform that allows business owners to “hire” a digital workforce, debuting with an AI Receptionist that answers calls, schedules appointments, and manages customer inquiries 24/7 for less than $50 per month. For the 33 million small businesses in the US, missed calls equal lost revenue. With labor costs rising and finding reliable administrative staff becoming increasingly difficult, the Momentum AI Receptionist provides an immediate solution. Unlike complex enterprise tools, this system requires no coding or technical skills. It ingests a business’s website data to act as a knowledgeable frontline employee, ensuring no customer is ever sent to voicemail or placed on indefinite hold.
“Think of Momentum as an intelligent control center for your entire organization—a hub for managing all digital workflows, no matter your size or technical expertise,” says Achim Weiß, CEO of IONOS. “Whether it’s marketing, customer service, or operations—artificial intelligence becomes a core part of how you do business, not just another tool in your stack.”
The AI Receptionist is the first product in the IONOS Momentum suite, a series of AI agents designed to automate specific business functions. Key capabilities available at launch include:
- Instant Onboarding: The system allows for a “five-minute setup” where users simply enter their business name, phone number, and website URL. The AI automatically scrapes the site to learn services, hours, and details.
- Autonomous Action: Beyond answering questions, the agent integrates with calendars (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365) to book appointments and can send instant call summaries via email so owners never lose track of a lead.
- Cost Efficiency: With a price point under $50 per month, the solution offers a 24/7 presence for a fraction of the cost of a traditional answering service or part-time employee.
- Human-Like Interaction: Utilizing advanced conversation intelligence, the agent speaks with a natural voice, understanding context and nuance to handle inquiries professionally.
Following this launch, the Momentum platform will expand to include additional agents for social media management, content creation, and website optimization, creating a full “digital team” for US businesses. To “hire” your AI Receptionist today or learn more about the Momentum platform, visit the product page.
About IONOS
IONOS is the leading European digitalization partner for small and medium-sized businesses, serving around 6.5 million customers and has a presence in 18 markets across North America and Europe, with its services being accessible worldwide. Its web presence and productivity portfolio caters to all digitalization needs, providing domains, web hosting, website builders with AI capabilities, as well as eCommerce and online marketing tools. The company also offers cloud solutions for businesses looking to move their operations to the cloud as they expand and develop. Learn more about IONOS at www.ionos.com.
