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SMPP API vs HTTP API: What’s Better for SMS?

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SMPP and HTTP are both great protocols for businesses and individuals that need an efficient way to transmit SMS messages. Ultimately you have to choose one that’s best for your needs. This creates confusion as to which one of them is better. In this article, we will understand and compare both to decide which is the […]

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How to Send Text Messages From Salesforce

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If you’ve been wondering how to send text messages from your Salesforce CRM instance, you’ve come to the right place. There are a variety of options available, including  Zapier and Zaps or the Salesforce SMS integration from SMS.to.  You can use any or all of these methods to send text messages from Salesforce to your […]

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What Is Bulk SMS Service?

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What is bulk SMS service? It is the dissemination of huge amounts of SMS messages through mobile phone terminals. Enterprises, media, and consumer brands use bulk messaging to reach their target audiences. Some common uses of bulk SMS are mobile marketing, entertainment, and enterprise marketing. If you are wondering how bulk messaging can help your […]

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How to Send Bulk SMS to International Numbers

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If you’re planning to send mass SMS messages, and you are considering bulk SMS to international numbers, then there are several advantages to this type of messaging. These include lower per-message costs and the ability to send on international networks. If you’re looking for a cheap, easy way to send bulk SMS, consider these tips. […]

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How to Find a Reputable Bulk SMS Provider in Canada

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In the world of business, communication is important and having a way to stay in touch with your customers and suppliers is imperative. While you may not have an in-house IT department, sending bulk SMS in Canada is a low-cost solution for small businesses. However, you must find a reliable bulk SMS provider in your […]

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How Much Does Bulk SMS Cost?

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You may be wondering, how much does bulk SMS cost? While this depends on the provider, most businesses pay around $25 to $40 per 500 messages, or $40 to $80 for 2,000 text messages. But what are the benefits of bulk SMS for businesses? Depending on the type of bulk SMS campaign, this type of […]

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HTTP SMS API vs SMPP API: Which one to use for your business?

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If you are deciding between using our HTTP SMS API or our SMPP API, you should be aware of some differences between the two. This article will compare the SMS.to HTTP API and SMPP and give you some examples. Besides, you will also find information on the Setup of an SMPP server and SMPP Application […]

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How does an SMS API Work

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In the simplest terms, SMS API works like a translator. The API receives a request from a computer program (cloud application or computer software), and translates it into a format that mobile carrier networks can understand. Once the API receives the request, it sends the message to the correct operator and to the final recipient. […]

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What is Transactional SMS and Why Does it Matter?

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Transactional SMS refers to text message alerts that are sent the moment a customer makes a transaction or purchase. Unlike other forms of SMS, which are typically geared toward marketing, transactional SMS seeks to provide customers with immediate service following a customer-initiated event. What falls under the category of SMS? It’s simple. Say a customer […]

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SMS.to is now integrated with the SalesForce CRM

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After several months of work, we finally completed our integration with the SalesForce CRM. SalesForce is the most popular CRM system globally with thousands of users. For all of you using SalesForce CRM, this is great news as you can now access key SMS.to functionality directly on your CRM. You can send and receive SMS […]

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