What shall I use corporate SMS services for?

How many characters does an SMS allow?

Who gets charged when I send an SMS message via email?

EmailSMS vs. SMS over the Internet

What is PGP?

Can I send SMS's to Vodacom, MTN & CellC subscribers?

How many messages can I send at one time?

Can I send to International MSISDN's?

Do I pay for the support and software of the products offered?

What shall I use corporate SMS services for?

• notify your customers about product launches and product-related news
• notify your card-holding customers about account balances, credit limits exceeded …
• provide information services for your customers (e.g. financial information)
• send time-critical information to your mobile staff
• send product information (e.g. price lists, stock info) to your sales staff
• notify staff of voice mail, email, staff meetings, reminders, news …

How many characters does an SMS allow?
You can use up to 160 characters per SMS. Messages longer than this will be truncated to 160 characters. (This answer is 104 characters long)

Who gets charged when I send an SMS message via email?
A major misconception is that the receiver of the message will be billed. The cost of sending an EmailSMS will be charged to the person sending the message.

EmailSMS vs. SMS over the Internet
The EmailSMS service should not be confused with SMS over the Internet (FreeSMS). The email service sends SMS messages that are submitted by email whilst the Internet application sends SMS messages generated on a web site.

What is PGP?
PGP (short for Pretty Good Privacy) is a highly secure public/private key encryption program. PGP has become a de-facto standard for encryption of email on the Internet. Please visit the International PGP download page, or read up on PGP on this web site for further details.

Can I send SMS's to Vodacom, MTN & CellC subscribers?
Yes, you are able to send to all GSM newtworks in South-Africa, namel Vodacom, MTN & CellC.

How many messages can I send at one time?
If using the Ftpsms service - infinite number of MSISDN's can be uploaded.
If using emailsms services - it is advisable to limit the no of MSISDN's to 50 in one send.
If using the websms service - Infinite number of MSISDN's.

Can I send to International MSISDN's?
Yes, you are now able to send to most International Cellular Networks. Please note this is subject to a test phase.

Do I pay for the support offered and software of the products offered?
No, all support and software offered by iTouch once registered, is free.