SMS Messaging
Nothing gets your message seen faster than SMS messaging—a must-have, mobile-first communications channel.
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What Is SMS?
SMS is a method for sending and receiving short, text-only messages between mobile devices. SMS differs from other forms of text messaging in that SMS messages are carried over cellular networks and do not require a wifi connection to be sent or received, making them ideal for important messages that need to be seen.
SMS messages must be 160 characters or less and may contain a text link and emojis. If your message is longer than 160 characters it will be sent as an MMS message, which allows for longer character counts, images, and short videos.
SMS messages are a cost-effective way for businesses to communicate in a personal manner with their audiences, be they customers, employees, or patients. MMS messages cost more to send, and while they offer additional features, like Apple’s iMessage or RCS messaging, they require the use of cellular data or internet connectivity to be delivered.
Learn more about how SMS marketing works.
LEARN MOREWhat Does SMS Stand For?
SMS stands for Short Message Service and is a fast, reliable, and engaging channel for mass texting and two-way messaging.
SMS Messaging Features
EZ Texting makes it effortless to keep your SMS messaging compliant with safety features like SafeSTOP.
Benefits of SMS Messaging for
Your Business
Effective
With a 98% open rate, SMS is the fastest, most reliable way to reach your audience.
Affordable
Connect to your audience with SMS messages for as little as $0.01 per contact.
Accessible
Everyone with a mobile phone can send and receive SMS messaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
SMS messages are plain text messages with fewer than 160 characters and can contain links and emojis.
SMS text messages cost 1 credit per contact to send, which works out typically to between .01-.03 cents per contact depending on your SMS pricing plan.
