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What is text messaging? How do I know if I can send text messages? BACK TO TOP
Text messaging is a way to communicate on your mobile phone by sending and receiving plain text messages. Other terms for text messaging include SMS (which stands for Short Message Service), texting, mobile messaging, wireless messaging, and short mail.
To determine if you can send text messages, the best thing to do is contact your wireless service provider or reference your mobile phone's manual. The text messaging service is typically found on your mobile phone menu under 'Messages'. After selecting 'Messaging', if you have an option to 'Send' or 'Create' a message, this is typically how you would begin the process of sending a text message. The type of message you would create or send is a 'short message', 'text message', or 'message'.
Is text messaging the same as email?
Technically, they are not the same. However, they are very similar, and many mobile devices can send and receive both.
Who can I send an SMS or text messages to?
In the U.S., you can send an SMS or text message to any other mobile phone user by addressing the message to their mobile phone number. Additionally, you can send messages to participate in polls, voting, games and a variety of other exciting mobile applications by addressing your SMS or text message to a short code. Look for short codes on product packaging and in TV and print advertising.
What kind of phone do I need to send SMS or text messages? BACK TO TOP
Nearly every new mobile phone allows you to send and receive SMS or text messages, and this information will be presented to you as part of the phone's capabilities when you make your purchase. For older phones, it is best to contact your wireless service provider if you are not sure, and they can either explain how to send and read messages or provide you details on upgrading to a phone with these capabilities.
How does SMS or text messaging work?
SMS or text messaging is a text-only message delivery system on mobile phone networks. As a compliment to voice calls, text messages travel through the wireless service provider's network, routed and delivered much like a voice call. The messaging server for SMS or text messaging routes all messages to the appropriate mobile phone or application based on the number in the destination address.
How much does it cost to send and receive an SMS?
This depends on your wireless provider's service plans. Most plans come with some sort of bucket 200 - 300 SMS messages for an additional $5 - $10 per month. Most carriers charge users that don't have SMS on their plans between $.05 and $.10 per message.
What is a short code?
A short code is a number to which an SMS or text message can be sent. A short code is fewer digits than a 10-digit telephone number. For example, a short code could be 54321.
What is a common short code? BACK TO TOP
A common short code, or CSC, is a short code that is common across all wireless service providers in the U.S. The Common Short Code Administrator (CSCA) assigns CSCs to applicants allowing them to be used for the same application across multiple wireless service providers.
What short codes are available for BoomText customers?
Currently there are two short codes: 411247 and 32075. Standard/Other message charges may apply. These short codes will work on the following mobile networks: AT&T Mobility formally Cingular (Orange/Blue), T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint Nextel, Boost Mobile, Dobson Cellular, Alltel, US Cellular, Cincinnati Bell, Virgin Mobile, etc.
Do common short codes work with all wireless service providers?
Not necessarily. All wireless service providers will have the option of supporting (i.e., carrying traffic to and from the content provider that leases the CSC) each common short code and its associated application. The decision of whether or not to support a common short code is left to the sole discretion of each wireless service provider.
The term "Mobile Marketing" has emerged as the de facto standard phrase when it comes to defining the sending and receiving of content by way of mobile device. Mobile Marketing has become popular ever since the rise of SMS (Short Message Service) in the early 2000's.
The mobile phone platform delivers a new medium for interactivity to consumers and for organizations looking to extend their reach beyond traditional forms of engagement. Mobile marketing is driven by a large installed base and the "always on, always with you" nature that it offers. According to the "CTIA Wireless Industry Survey," currently there are over 219 million mobile phone subscribers, which loosely translates to 73% of the American population carrying mobile phones.
What is mobile marketing? BACK TO TOP
Mobile marketing uses the messaging technology (SMS and MMS) in mobile phones to deliver and receive relevant and targeted content that the consumer requests. This content can be alerts, notifications, surveys, coupons, or rich media such as photos or videos.
Mobile marketing is used in the following two ways:
Stand Alone Mobile Marketing: Extends your organization's outreach efforts to send and receive information such as questionnaires and/or surveys as well as informing subscribers of the newest, latest or breaking information about your organization or products offered.
Integrated Mobile Marketing: Adds a "Mobile Call to Action" to your existing outreach efforts. For example, "send us a picture from your mobile phone that shows you using our product for a chance to win a trip for two."
What does my organization gain?
Used as integrated in traditional or web based advertising By adding a mobile call to action to traditional forms of outreach, media and advertisement, your organization can track and measure all outreach efforts. Your organization now has the ability to interact directly with your audience anytime and anywhere. Furthermore, your organization now has the ability to track and record detailed usage statistics that can include key demographics of the user, including name, mobile number and address. With this information, you can enhance your outreach efforts to better understand your target audience and allocate marketing dollars accordingly.
Why will my audience use it? BACK TO TOP
The consumer demand for mobile marketing is driven by the "now" factor that technology has provided. Just as the Internet provides us with instant information 24 hours a day, the mobile phone is becoming the next source outside the PC to give us this instant information. Consumers are now using their mobile phones to download music and obtain driving directions (GPS), stock quotes, sports scores, and weather updates. Because 73% of the population has a mobile phone, this becomes an ideal medium to create that one to one relationship with your targeted audience.
What tactics are best suited for my organization?
Mobile marketing is one of the newest technologies to support outreach. Your organization has its own specific needs and goals, so it is very difficult to use the "one size fits all" approach for mobile marketing. What is important is that you consult a knowledgeable company that will review your plan of action and make recommendations based on experience to ensure the success of your campaigns.
What do I look for in a mobile marketing solutions provider?
Conducting research for the right mobile marketing company is not unlike conducting research for any other company your organization wants to do business with. For example, you will want to know what other clients they have worked with, are they readily available to answer questions, etc. However, like any new technology or service, it is very important that the text message marketing company you plan to do business with has knowledgeable, qualified people who can consult with you to increase the effectiveness of your campaigns.
Do you offer marketing materials?
What is text messaging? How do I know if I can send text messages?
Is text messaging the same as email?
Who can I send an SMS or text messages to?
What kind of phone do I need to send SMS or text messages?
How does SMS or text messaging work?
How much does it cost to send and receive an SMS?
What short codes are available for BoomText customers?
Do common short codes work with all wireless service providers?
What does my organization gain?
What tactics are best suited for my organization?
What do I look for in a mobile marketing solutions provider?
