We are a bulk sms platform offering the best, most reliable, highest quality bulk sms services at the lowest rates in Africa. Our Bulk messaging platform is as a result of years of experience and research of the Ugandan messaging market. We have developed a web application that is feature rich, but still very cost effective. SMS2AFRICA provides solutions to send and receive single and bulk "BRANDE
D" SMS messages using the internet. In marketing industry SMS stands for Smart Marketing Services. The charges for SMS on mobile phones is very high especially when sending multiple messages and exorbitant when sending to other networks. Bulk SMS service is used to send a mobile message to multiple mobile's through internet. Bulk text messaging basically refers to an advertising medium where the organizations send single promotional information to many individuals at the same time. Many reputed companies are making use of enterprise mobile messaging for promoting their product because of its low cost nature. The advantages of Bulk messaging services are cost effectiveness, time saving, instant delivery of messages and instant measurable response for the sent SMS from the recipients. Continuous technical updates have changed not only our lifestyle but also our work style. Transformation of mobile and cellular technology has lead to the use of Bulk SMS as a preferred choice by enterprises, especially for marketing purpose. Large target audience and mass campaigning have become a necessity for business these days, hence a new concept has emerged called the
Bulk Messaging. Chances of remembering SMS are higher than remembering an email and also that reach of short messaging service is very wide spread; hence Bulk SMS gives an added advantage on Branding &
Marketing. Customized text message services can be described as a way of making it possible to send SMS in your name or organization to any number of subscribers on all the mobile networks across Uganda and also across the world. In this advanced era, Bulk Mobile messaging has become a prerequisite marketing tool for enterprises. Mobile phone numbers of the people you intend to send messages to are submitted and will be sent to all of them at once. The message gets to all of them at the same time, except when the phone is switched off or incorrect phone number was given(in this case the message cannot be sent). Bulk SMS can be sent via:
1. Bulk SMS Software
3. Custom Website / Software application using our API
What is Bulk SMS Gateway? Bulk SMS gateway is a system with which organizations/ institutions enables themselves for sending or receiving large volumes of SMS by using bulk mobile messaging solutions. The Bulk messaging service follows a specific channel with particular bandwidth limitation. The message senders can also receive delivery reports for the sent SMS. The most useful feature of this service is that a single SMS can be forwarded to a large number of people at a single point of time. Minimum number of recipient is 1 and can be increased to a large volume of numbers. Bulk SMS Features:
Easy to Use
Customized sender id
No set up cost
Import Contacts
Schedule Message
Real time delivery reports
Global Coverage
Create / Manage Phone book & Groups
Send SMS to single or multiple recipients
Create / Manage Template
Send Millions of SMS on a button click
Check SMS Sent History / Logs
Web Based Control Panel / Desktop Based Software
Check credits / Buy Credits online
Instant Delivery & Reliable Service
Send SMS with length 160 / 306 / 459 Characters
24 X 7 Technical Support
Short Code & Long Code Services
Bulk SMS V/S Mobile Phone
Send Local Message from Overseas
Send SMS even when user is away (send scheduled SMS)
No worries forgetting important dates like birthday / anniversary
Easy to use
Send Millions of SMS at a time
Generate Reports
How can bulk SMS help you? Cost effective mode of communication
Instant delivery
Upload contacts from Excel sheet, CSV Format, Text Format
Check Sent Logs & SMS History
Start SMS Campaigns using Short Code
Short Code and Long Code
Short code is a 5 or 6-digit number, which can be used for lead generation. Long Code is a 10 digit virtual Mobile Number. End User Pricing when he sends a message to a short code begin from Ugx. 300/- while the end user pricing to a long code is only local SMS charges. You simply choose a keyword that relates to your company, product or service. We will setup the info you want to convey to the customers through SMS. Then simply publicize the keyword through your existing press, radio, TV and outdoor campaigns. With our service, only a 'single additional line' is needed to help you evaluate which type of ad, when and where the ad made an impact, rate of viewer-ship, etc. And can make your customer base stronger by promotional offers, running SMS based contests, offering customer loyalty coupons etc. Such as: 'SMS now and get a discount coupon', 'SMS now and WIN', 'Reverse Bidding (The customer has to guess the lowest unique number), Quizzes, 'Loyalty points' (Can be fully managed by sending the bill number as an SMS to our short code). You can also offer contact details, product information etc. Potential customers can interact with your advertising campaigns by sending an SMS message and your chosen keyword to our mobile short code/ Long Code. Tens of thousands of responses managed automatically via SMS (No additional running or recurring costs).
50% more consumers respond by SMS than a call center (Discreet and more users friendly).
60% of responses were handled outside of call center hours. (24x7 service)
100% of all respondents' phone numbers and response is logged automatically. (Reusable Database of potential customers)
Consumer Benefits
SMS is now a mainstream response. Highly accessible and is "anytime, anywhere". Immediate. No call center queuing or having to remember a call-to-action. Cheap compared to direct calling on a mobile. Quick & Easy information. Easy to remember than a 10 digit phone number. Discreet, Personal data not transmitted audibly. Advertiser Benefits
Shows your company as forward thinking and customer friendly. Low cost of reply. Builds a database of interested consumers. Tracking engine. Detailed navigation tracking of respondents. Real-time data 24/7 via our online Management Console. Can update your marketing messages online and without additional cost. Ability to proactively market to consumers after the campaign has ended. Optional payment facilities- Sell digital content or physical products. Discount coupons, Loyalty points, Tickets, Passes, Gift coupons etc can be offered in real time. SMS offers following advantages as a channel of customer service:
Instant: No delay even if phone is busy/switched-off
Automated: Automatic relay of critical information
Two-way: Instant processing of customer queries
Cost: Significantly cheaper than other medium
Anywhere/Anytime: Mobile is always in the pocket
Personal: Highly effective as communication to an individual
Bulk SMS Applications can be deployed for:
Wedding Invitation
Launching Birthday Invitation
Burial Ceremony
Coronation Ceremony
Award winning ceremony
Meeting notification
Customer notification
Political Awareness / Campaign
Result Notification
Interview Notification
Special season's greetings
Product Advertisement etc
Bulk SMS Business Solutions:
Financial Services
Insurance Agents
Financial Institutions
Retail
Transport & Logistics
Education
