Product Verification: A Business SMS Use Case
Potential customers can text in to various organisations to verify the authenticity of a product; this is done through serial or registration numbers. Electronic products, such as games and software can also be activated this way by sending a password back.
The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to register products: Software Distributors, Car Dealerships, Electronics Retailers, Jewellers
For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk
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