Reservations: A Business SMS Use Case
Reservations by SMS while abroad are fast becoming as common as within the UK, with many Networks abolishing roaming charges tourists are becoming more able to use their mobile phones whilst travelling.
The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to manage reservations: Restaurants, Sites of Interest, Hotels, Holiday Resorts
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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