Included in every SMSGlobal account, is the opportunity to receive replies to your SMS message FREE of charge. However, if you require a dedicated inbound SMS/MMS (e.g. +966560000000) number for the purpose of advertising a dedicated number for inbound SMS/MMS messages then SMSGlobal can provide this to you. You can receive SMS messages sent from virutally any network operator around the world. It has an advantage over short codes, in that like a normal mobile number, it can receive SMS messages from most networks in the world.
There are numerous ways in which 2 way text messaging can be beneficial to your business. To name but a few :
- Staff - confirming appointments for your sales force, updates to delivery routes for your drivers or confirming receipt of emergency callouts, etc.
- Clients can also reply to your messages - direct consumer surveys conducted using SMS have produced fantastic results, and increased business, for SMSGlobal users.
- Advertise!. Publish your reply number details with ALL your standard company details. Giving your clients and prospects the ability to contact you via SMS adds a new level to the company/client relationship.
- Marketing. - SMS voting, quizzes and competitions are simple to construct and manage using the SMSGlobal systems.
- Forwarding SMS to a designated email address.
- Auto-reply SMS capability.
- Keyword routing functionality, allowing you to configure specific email addresses and auto-reply SMS depending on the text of the SMS.
- Reporting capability, allowing you to export a list of all SMS sent to your number.
- Outbound SMS marketing capability. This feature enables you to initiate an outbound SMS marketing campaign to all or select group of people who have opted in to receive marketing material. Our unique service automatically manages the-opt out capability required by law.
On right hand side: See also:
- 2 - Way SMS
- 13 SMS
- API page
If you wish to have a dedicated incoming number (e.g. 0418 123 456) that is both inbound SMS and MMS enabled that is forwarded to a URL on your server, this can be setup on your account for a small fee $50 setup + $50 per number per month inc GST. There are no per message costs to receive replies. Setup time to provision is 7-10 working days. Order online now through your control panel.
Gold numbers can also be provisioned for a setup fee of $600 with a $50 per month fee.
With a SMSGlobal reply number there are four main options for retrieval of messages.
Online inbox
Messages are stored in an online inbox held within the MobileWorks
SMS to Email
All messages can be copied to the account's email address upon receipt.
Via HTTP
To integrate the receive facility into other applications we can also forward the messages to a URL via HTTP.
e.g.
We will post to you as each SMS message comes in to a URL such as:
http://www.yourserver.com/receivesms.php?to=TO&from=FROM&msg=MSG&date=DATE
Inbound MMS messages API details are found in the APIs section.
Via SMPP
You can have SMS messages received to your account via SMPP
You can configure where inbound messages are sent to at any time in our online control panel. Order a number now online instantly once logged into your account in our control panel.
