Frequently Asked Questions

What is bulk sms messaging?

In simple words, SMS Sent in bulk quantity is called bulk SMS messaging. The messages are sent simultaneously to multiple users (large number of users) at the same time with a click of a button. A defining characteristic of bulk SMS messaging is that businesses & organizations can make use of one or more solutions to send and receive SMS messages, namely; a mobile phone application, software program, a web interface, or integrate an SMS API with their website or system. These bulk SMS messaging solutions interface with a service providers’ SMS gateway to ensure the delivery of messages to mobile phone numbers anywhere in the world.

What are the benefits of using bulk sms?

Bulk sms messaging can lead into instant lead generation for the organizations. Most text messages are read by the recipients within seconds of receiving it. Also, the sender receives much better response through bulk sms marketing as compared to any other medium of lead generation. Besides this, bulk sms messaging is very economical in nature & easy to use.

What is the difference between transactional and promotional message?

There are mainly two types of bulk sms messages namely: promotional bulk sms & transactional bulk sms. Promotional SMS - Promotional SMS is used to send offers, discounts or promotions to new and existing customers. Transactional SMS - Transactional SMS is used to send OTPs, informational messages & alerts to your existing customers. They should not be intended for marketing.

What is a bulk SMS sender Id?

Bulk SMS Sender ID is the alpha-numeric name or number which appears on the mobile phone of the receiver as the sender of an SMS (It is used to identify who’s sending the message to the recipient). Promotional Bulk SMS India - 6 numeric / or 6 alphabets - For example 777777 / or ANKENT. Transactional Bulk SMS India - 6 Alphabetic characters without any numeric - For example “CITIBA”. International Bulk SMS can have alphanumeric sender-id (of maximum 11 characters), however, the rules may differ from country to country.

What is bulk sms api?

Bulk sms api is an application api that can be intergraded into the existing system for sending bulk sms messages at ease. Standard features of Bulk SMS API are: SMS reporting, Account Management, Notification System, Long SMS Concatenation & Delivery Reports.

The bulk SMS API is usually available in Php, ASP, ASP.net, VB.net Script. Setting up Bulk SMS API involves the integration of API scripts as per the instructions provided by the SMS vendor. The bulk sms API documentation is provided by the vendor, which includes detailed instructions for integrating the API.

What is bulk sms software?

A Bulk sms software is an application used for sending messages in bulk. A bulk sms messaging company usually provides with the software for delivering the messages. You may also get a trial service and when you get used to it, you can go for buying the bulk sms packages. The bulk SMS software is a good way to invest a small amount to be able to take the advantage to reach out to all of your employees or customers at the single click of the mouse.

It is easy to use the bulk sms software and you will not have to be extremely technically savvy for using it. You will see that there are sections in the software that will guide you for using it for creating the messages or saving the numbers of the phone and then preparing the list of the numbers that you want to add and form a group.

How to send bulk sms messages?

In Today’s digital age bulk sms messaging has become an integral part of the overall communication system. Businesses and organizations are using bulk sms messaging effectively for marketing their products & services and also to keep their existing Customer informed. There are mainly two modes of sending bulk sms messages - PC To Mobile & Mobile To Mobile. There are also bulk sms Api’s that are available, which can be integrated within the existing applications for sending bulk sms messages.