How to Export Android Phone Contacts to an Excel File Want to send bulk SMS messages but don’t have a database? Discover in this article how to import contacts from your Android mobile phone into an Excel spreadsheet. Lire la suite…
SMS: A Responsible Communication Channel In a world where communication has become essential, it is important to prioritize responsible communication channels that are both effective and sustainable. Although new technologies have given rise to numerous communication platforms, SMS remains a channel of choice for fast, reliable, and environmentally friendly exchanges. In this article, we will explore the reasons why SMS is a responsible communication channel. Lire la suite…
What Is the Best Time of the Week to Send a Marketing SMS? You regularly send Pro SMS campaigns and are wondering what the best time is to send your message? Many factors can influence the results of your campaign (recipient type, weather, etc.). In this article, let’s take a look at how to choose the right moment for your SMS Marketing campaign! Lire la suite…
Tutorial: How to Track a Phone Number That Clicks on a Link Embedded in an SMS? Want to know who clicked on the link in your rich SMS campaign? Find out how to track and monitor clicks on links embedded in your SMS messages. More and more of you are integrating hyperlinks into your SMS message content. Adding this type of link (also known as rich SMS) through your SMS sending provider allows you to enrich the user experience and incorporate additional information and opportunities into your SMS campaign. Lire la suite…
GSM-7 or UTF-16: How Encoding Types Affect SMS Character Limits SMS remains a highly popular medium. Its key advantage: universality. Anyone with a mobile phone can receive an SMS, whereas app-based messaging requires both sender and recipient to have the same application installed. Despite its popularity, SMS does come with a few limitations. Lire la suite…
What is the meaning of SMS OTP? SMS OTP is a feature enabling strong authentication through three steps: Step 1: Sending an SMS with a one-time code to the phone number provided by the user Step 2: Entering the code received by SMS on the web interface / application to validate their account Step 3: Validating the phone number using the entered code. The purpose of SMS O.T.P (also called SMS token) is to combat cybercrime and reduce the risk of fraud. Lire la suite…
How to Choose Your SMS Provider? You are currently looking for a provider to send your SMS marketing campaigns but you’re not sure how to make the best choice. In this article, we help you with your decision by answering this question: what are the main criteria to consider when selecting the right SMS provider? Lire la suite…
How many characters does an SMS contain? It is always useful to know the character limit of an SMS, because beyond a certain threshold, a 2nd SMS is sent. If the SMS Partner platform displays the number of remaining characters and summarizes pricing before each campaign send, in other cases this can lead to unexpected additional costs. Lire la suite…
Why Use Bulk SMS Sending? Bulk SMS sending is used by businesses as part of their communication strategy. This method involves sending messages to a large number of recipients. It allows you to reach your audience and deliver commercial offers or news directly to their mobile phones. Lire la suite…
How to Run a Successful SMS Campaign with Number List Rental? Renting a contact database of mobile phone numbers for sending advertising SMS messages is an increasingly common practice. Many professionals, regardless of their company size, use it to promote their business. But how does it work? And what kind of return can you expect? Lire la suite…
SMS Routing: What Criteria Should You Check Before Getting Started? Are you looking to implement an SMS routing solution? There are a few criteria to keep in mind before you get started! The Short Message System supports several different routing methods. We explain how to use them in this article! Lire la suite…
Do You Know SMS Language and the Meaning of Smileys? In the text messages we receive, and even sometimes on television or on advertising billboards, we increasingly come across expressions we don’t recognize. These emoticons ? — which emerged in the 2000s alongside SMS — are designed to convey a feeling or shorten a common expression. This popularized new form of communication is called “SMS language” and has many very specific codes. Discover the meaning of smileys and SMS abbreviations! Lire la suite…
Pay by SMS with Apple Apple users can now pay by SMS! Find out how in our dedicated article. Lire la suite…
The History of SMS Since Its Launch in 1992 Created in 1992, SMS has become an integral part of our society. With the development of new technologies, it was initially not intended for the general public. Now, 29 years after its creation, it has become an essential element in the growth of many businesses. Lire la suite…
List of International Phone Dialing Codes by Country In the world of telecommunications, every country has been assigned a unique phone prefix/dialing code by the international telecommunications organization. Find all the prefixes below, organized by continent. Lire la suite…
What Does S.M.S Stand For? The acronym S.M.S is used every day by countless people, yet very few of them actually know what it stands for. The SMS message is an acronym commonly used in the field of telecommunications. Lire la suite…
What is the meaning of M.M.S? These 3 letters “M.M.S” form an acronym less well-known than its big brother S.M.S. Nevertheless, even if it is relatively less used in everyday life, particularly in the professional field, it remains an important service offered by carriers to their users. Lire la suite…
Case Study: SMS to Mail In most cases, users of Mail to SMS use this feature to generate the sending of an SMS from an email, which is the standard way Mail to SMS works. But did you know it was possible to do the reverse? Indeed, our SMS Partner platform also offers this option, which consists of sending a message to automatically trigger the sending of an email. Handy, isn’t it? Lire la suite…
Using SMS for Appointment Tracking Communicating with your clients or patients about their appointments is an excellent way to reduce no-shows. You’ll save valuable time by scheduling your SMS campaigns. Whether it’s a reminder, confirmation, or cancellation, choose the campaigns that will be most useful in your line of work. Lire la suite…
What is the meaning of SMPP? The SMPP acronym is a type of connection that allows SMS messages to be sent in bulk to mobile phones and enables responses from those same mobile phones to be received. Lire la suite…