Post by sufiya067 on Oct 31, 2024 5:37:40 GMT
SMS alerts allow you to communicate important and/or urgent information in real time to one or more people simultaneously. Why use SMS to alert and what are the situations in which SMS alerts are particularly suitable?
We will answer these two questions in this article but also help you set up your SMS alerts by giving you examples of alert messages.
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Why use SMS alerts to broadcast important information?
SMS has several advantages that make it one of the most effective tools for sending SMS alerts. We explain which ones.
Speed:
The average time to read an SMS after receipt is 3 minutes compared mobile app development service to 90 minutes with email for comparison. SMS therefore guarantees that your message will be quickly read by recipients.
Accessibility / Mobility:
91% of people always have their mobile phone within reach regardless of where they are and the time of day. Access to SMS on mobile does not require an internet connection or application download. SMS is the ideal tool for communicating in real time.
Unrestricted:
Unlike Marketing SMS, there are no time restrictions on alert or transactional SMS. They can therefore be sent 24/7. This therefore allows the immediate sending of SMS alerts if necessary, regardless of the day and time.
Simplicity:
Programming an SMS campaign with iSendPro Telecom (in SaaS mode or via API) only takes a few minutes. You simply have to select the recipients, write your message (with or without mail merge and personalized sender) and trigger the sending of your SMS campaign.
Acknowledgment of receipt:
For each SMS sent, the operators' acknowledgements of receipt are made available to you and can be viewed directly in your customer area in the campaign statistics. You can therefore check whether the recipients have received your alert SMS.
What are the possible applications for SMS alerts?
SMS alerts are particularly suitable for professionals and public institutions wishing to disseminate important and/or urgent information in real time to one or more people simultaneously. Here are some examples of possible applications.
1 - Crisis management
Sending immediate SMS alerts in the event of an attack, severe weather conditions, traffic disruptions, etc.
Example of an attack alert SMS:
LONDON: Police operation at Oxford Circus tube station. Stay away. Follow police instructions. Reassure your loved ones.