Bulk SMS is a method through which Enterprises send out SMSes to their varied client base through suitable partner over a reliable network. These SMS can be promotional, transactional or OTP (one time passwords). SMS relays through various routing methods. Bulk SMS are easy and affordable solution for enterprises that cannot pay heavy amount to tie-up with big telecom players.
Bulk SMS is a very common, time saving and economical method of communication in today’s business world. From new offers to confirmation of the order, subscription alerts to renewal notifications, all are being covered through one-way or two-way SMS aggregator based connectivity.
With the stiff competition amongst the Bulk SMS customers are always at an advantage of choosing the best route and the cheapest rate to get there SMS delivered.
There are few pointers that need to be considered while choosing Bulk SMS Provider :-
- Do check the network coverage for international messaging. If the network coverage is not good then your message might not reach your target
customer in other country. - Do not fall prey to low cost always. Low cost can directly link to low quality. Do take a test call before finalizing on one.
- Various bulk SMS gateways supports two-way messaging. For each method a separate protocol is required. Do check the supported protocols of the
aggregator. - Minimum purchase requirement should also be checked. You get better rates for volume its pure economics. The customer can always withdraw if not
satisfied. - Few service providers do not show the entire fees to keep their per SMS cost low. These are later on implied on the customer in form of hidden charges
or additional cost. So fee related conditions should be clearly discussed while signing a contract.
Bulk SMS are SMS delivery companies that tie-up with various enterprises to handle their SMS traffic. They partner with network operators and various
other aggregators to provide Bulk SMS services.
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