Shorcode vs longcode
- 2. SHORT CODE vs. LONG CODE The demand for long code SMS functionality is increasing due to low cost and immediate availability COMPARED to a short code 35842 17025551212vs so, why is it so cheap?
- 3. LET ME COMPARE IT FOR YOU 35842 17025551212vs
- 4. SHORTCODE aka short number Special 5 to 6 digit phone numbers that power SMS mobile text campaigns using commercial gateways. Most likely you’ve been exposed to “short codes” when companies send text alerts for delivery notifications, banking transactions or big media brands like ‘American Idol’ who create text message- based voting.
- 5. TYPES OF SHORTCODES Dedicated Five to six digit number dedicated to one organization to use exclusively for their SMS campaign(s) (Leasing fee $500/$1,000 per month through CSCA) Shared Shared among an SMS provider’s customers and uses cookie cutter SMS campaigns. (Campaign fee $0-$500 per month to your service provider) 3584211223
- 6. TYPES OF DEDICATED SHORTCODES Generic Randomly generated five to six digit number dedicated to one organization to use exclusively for their SMS campaign (Leasing fee $500 per month through CSCA) Vanity Custom patterned five to six digit number dedicated to one organization to use exclusively for their SMS campaign (Leasing fee $1,000 per month through CSCA) 2SMSUS equals 276787 35842
- 7. SHORTCODE SMS traffic explained It’s more expensive than long code, but this is a legal way of sending commercial SMS traffic
- 8. 2-WAY VIA DEDICATED SHORTCODE You have a 2-way conversation with your end users. No restrictions. OPEN conversation ….reply for any questions. Text your location to 305424.
- 9. 2-WAY VIA SHARED SHORTCODE Your endusers must type a KEYWORD before starting/responding to a conversation. ….reply KEYWORD plus question. Text KEYWORD plus your location to 305424. RESTRICTED conversation
- 10. LONGCODE aka long number 10 digit phone number or (VMN) virtual mobile number that powers peer to peer SMS communications. NOT supported by US wireless operators nor industry governing body. Therefore, subject to SPAM block by the wireless operator without notice. ($0 to $1 per month to lease a long code. When a number gets blocked, a new virtual number is generated for your traffic.)
- 11. LONGCODE SMS traffic explained Not supported by US wireless operators nor industry governing body. Therefore, subject to SPAM block by the wireless operator without notice.
- 12. IDEAL USAGE Shortcode Longcodevs Critical Time Sensitive Alerts Non Critical Non Time Sensitive Alerts
- 13. FOR YOUR SMS TYPE…… Road trip
- 14. CHOOSE A CORRECT TOOL FOR YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS
- 15. FOR YOUR SMS TYPE…… $5 million business deal
- 16. CHOOSE A CORRECT TOOL FOR YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS
- 17. SHORT CODE OR LONG CODE? Learn the differences and choose the correct SMS TOOL for your business needs.
- 18. RECAP Shortcode Longcode 40 to 600+/second Scalable 1 message/second NOT scalable $500 to $2,000 $0 to $1 $0.01 to $0.15 $0.0001 to $0.01 SPEED SETUP FEE MESSAGE COST
- 19. RECAP Shortcode Longcode Low High Yes No Yes No RISK REGULATED REPORTING
- 20. Shortcode Longcode 10-15 Weeks 5 Minutes Yes No SETUP TIME MARKETING CAMPAIGNS WIRELESS OPERATOR APPROVED Yes No RECAP
- 21. GET MORE HELP FROM VICTORIA & NATHAN support-us@2sms.com http://www.2sms.com 1-877-276-7266
- 22. –Victoria Roberts 2sms is an enterprise SMS application provider. We help great companies navigate the SMS industry and integrate SMS into their existing communication system to engage people and then turn that engagement into revenue.