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Short-code
Services
A SMS short code is a 6 digit number 562635, provided by
mobile network operators, on which data (SMS) can be sent by
subscribers of the mobile operators. SMS Short codes are
provided to independent companies and all incoming SMS are
forwarded to the servers of these service providers.
Usage
Used by advertising agencies, media companies, radio stations, TV
channels, marketing savvy companies, for campaigns, contests etc.
For lead generation, if backed by a campaign in print or electronic
media. Advertising agencies prefer to use it as the response to
their advertising campaign is measurable on parameters like numbers,
time, effectiveness etc.
Business to Customer Communications
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Marketing - There is high level of attention for any message
received by a individual and since SMS is limited to 160
characters the whole message is read leading to a higher than
average response rate.
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CRM -
send appointment confirmations and reminders
Benefits
• Short codes have a high top of the mind recall as they are
relatively easy to remember.
• Combined with pull sms, marketing campaign can be automated,
personalized and analyzed.
• Large reach of marketing campaign due to high mobile penetration.
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mobiles getting accessible to almost every second human, the reach
of SMS is gearing up thus, fast becoming effectual way of
communication. It has the ability to resolve barriers of
communication massively. It is the base of sharing information in a
manner that the same message can reach a lot more people. Ever
thought of sending a New Year greeting to 80-90 people without
having to type the same message again and again well a simple answer
to that query is “SMS Messaging System” or “Mobile
Marketing”. It allows you to send bulk messages in a very
effective manner.
2-Way SMS Service provides seamless SMS sending and receiving to
nearly 400 networks worldwide through one single messaging
interface.
2-Way SMS service allows a wide range of industries to generate
large amounts of SMS, such as Wireless Application Service
Providers, MVNOs, MVNEs, SMS aggregators and resellers, advertising
agencies, media channels and mobile infrastructure providers. Large
corporations, government institutions, emergency services and
service companies can also make usage of this solution.
Easy Integration into Applications and Systems
2-Way SMS solution can be integrated into systems such as ERP, CRM,
desktop applications, business applications and systems, instant
messenger applications for businesses and near-real-time gaming. The
2-Way SMS functionality also allows the reception of messages in
direct response to applications.
Highest Quality in 2-Way Messaging
The 2-Way SMS service can be used to optimize processes by sending
and receiving critical SMS directly from applications to any mobile
device in the world. The combination of SS7 connectivity and
proprietary SMS-Centre guarantees that all messages are delivered in
defined time frames to all connected networks, besides tracking each
individual SMS to the exact time of arrival at the mobile device
through real-time Delivery Receipts.
Services
enabled by the 2-Way SMS Solution
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Machine2Machine (M2M)
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Application-to-Person SMS
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Time
table inquiries and information
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Reception of SMS to be forwarded to a computer or user account
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Feedback SMS for mass mailings or promotional SMS
Two-Way SMS service on Web Interface*
We will give you an interface on sms.nambisons.com to access your
incoming messages. This interface will work as your mobile, from
where you can check the messages and reply back to them.
Two-Way SMS Service on Mobile
Two-way sms service on mobile is a completely free SMS service
offered by Sms.nambisons.com. To get the replies on your
mobile just use your own mobile number as a sender ID of the message
on our web based SMS sending interface or on our API. Nothing else
is required for this.
We offer a range of Two-Way text messaging services which offer
different features, message rate (capacity) and have different
costs. In every case the incoming Mobile Originated (MO) messages
can be delivered back to you by HTTP, SMTP or as an SMS to your
Mobile Phone.
Two-way SMS Service allows you to receive SMS via our web interface
or on your mobile or even on your database or any http URL.
Two-way SMS Service Database
We can also push the incoming message on your database in real time.
For that you will be required to create a script which will process
the incoming message. On every message we received for you, we will
call that script in real time.
In this way you can use our two-way sms service to:
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Set a
AutoResponse message
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Choose to receive SMS Message on Email
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Process the message and send custom reply from a database. (realtime)
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Implement two-way sms on your website
From each message on your keyword you will receive:
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The
date and time that we received the message
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The
"Originator Address" of the message - often the number of the
mobile that sent the message
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The
complete message including your keyword.
We also offer Hosted SIM facility. You supply us with a SIM that has
been enabled for roaming and we forward received MO messages to you.
All you have to do is to provide a roaming SIM card.
SMS
messaging system: What do you acheive?.
With times changing it has expanded its reach to different spheres
like:
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Complaint management:
The best medium of complaint submission in times to come will be
SMS. Via SMS customers can submit their queries and complaints
thus, incurring a fast and good response.
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For greetings or bulk messaging:
SMS messaging system allows you send bulk messages to a group of
people without typing the same message every time. Today, Short
Messaging System is very effective medium of communicating.
It’s like sending greetings of New Year to more than 80-90
people so that you don’t miss out anyone. Moreover, the cost of
bulk messaging cuts the cost of single messages.
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Product information:
With reach of SMS expanding widely companies have all geared up
communicating with the customer effectively by advertising via
SMS. The service providers generally tend to send most of the
details of the product and attractive offers for increasing
response to the product using SMS.
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Feedback of customers:
SMS is fast becoming the medium of getting "customer feedback".
It’s all about because it’s short and effective in reach. SMS
facility is being widely used today for getting customer’s
feedback. For example: if a competition is being held then the
most acceptable manner of involving audience in the function is
by gathering votes for contestants through SMS.
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Effective communication:
SMS is the best medium when you don’t want to talk but still
want to communicate. The idea is of effective communication as
words display the true emotions of heart. What we cannot speak
its always better to express in writing!!!
SMS
Shortcode
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SMS
the keyword to our shortcode 562635
(Deciding of keyword depends upon its availability).
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A
reply content given by you is automatically sent to that mobile
number.
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This
reply content can be changed as and when required (but on a
notice of 24 hours).
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Facility 1: We
will now require your email id from you, on which all the
responses would be automatically sent . This is done so as to
keep your data secured with you only. Facility 2: We will
provide you with a URL along with a user ID and password. And
then you can check your MIS (responses) on that screen.
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The
query is sent through SMS on a specified pre-formatted format
and keyword to our shortcode and a confirmation report or a
relevant query response will be sent back to him. Client can
avail our web or email based reporting interface.
How it works?
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Prospective Customer is interested in your
service / product |
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Prospective Customer sends your company's
Keyword as SMS to Shortcode from his/her mobile |
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Prospective customer's mobile number is
forwarded to you and customized thank you SMS sent to
prospect |
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You call prospective customer, provide
required information and convert prospect into a client |
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Use mobile number for future mobile marketing
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Key Benefits
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Immediate: 'Brand in hand' and Nationwide reach.
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'Spontaneity effect' - Many customers either will respond
immediately to an ad, or tell themselves that they will "get to
it later." Later seldom comes and they never end up contacting
you. With SMS Keyword, customers are spontaneously reaching you
24/7.
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Always
available. Even when your business is closed or phone lines are
busy.
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Nationwide Reach. Works on every mobile.
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Return
calls at your convenience.
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Rapidly
acquire your own mobile phone database.
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Track
effectiveness of your marketing campaigns in different
geographic regions.
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Fixed,
low cost. No per SMS cost to your company.
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Easy to
remember. Compliments your Sales Email Address.
Uses of Short Code Services
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Lead Generation via Short Code
Add a short code to your marketing prospects and to your
potential customer will get an additional channel to respond to.
An auto reply text can then be sent back which is quickly
followed up with a phone call.
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Income Generation through Short Code Service
By setting up the Short Code with a tariffs, you can generate
income also.
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Voting Competitions
These can be set up and through the use of our free SMS API
Gateway you can even show the results live online.
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Ringtones, Wallpapers, Videos, Games etc.
A Premium Rate Short Code combined with our free SMS API Gateway
can be used to automatically deliver paid for content directly
to the customer phone.
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Store / Branch Finder
A Short Code can be set up where customers can text in their
postcode and an automated reply can immediately go back
containing details of their closest store and telephone number.
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