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The SMS Buyers Guide is an independently produced guide to the questions you should ask when selecting a provider of SMS messaging services.

Fastsms are one of a small group of providers who “tick all the boxes” needed for supply of reliable and affordable text messages. The guide will open your eyes to some of the poor quality services on the market, primarily those who do not use Premium SMS direct connections to handle messaging. Indirect connections or “grey” routes work to a degree but many messages never arrive and, more seriously, many are delayed meaning the prospect you are trying to sell to might be woken at 3.00 am by a message from you!

Posted on 21/04/2015
In News

Like Google, you may think a SIM farm is an old video game (go ahead, Google it!). But when it comes to SMS messaging, a SIM farm is nothing like a fun and harmless video game. SIM in this context is referring to a subscriber identity module, or SIM card in a mobile device. Every mobile on a GSM network uses one. It contains information about the owner and mobile including number, contact lists, network authorisation.

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Posted on 17/03/2015
In Mobile Marketing

The other day I received a text message promising me ten days of deals. All I had to do was reply “DEALS” to the shortcode each day and they would send me a coupon for their service. This was great I thought, because my kids had been asking about the company for a while. A deal was just what I needed to get me to let my kids have their way...

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Posted on 01/02/2011
In SMS Guides

The following outlines what you should consider when choosing your SMS provider as stated by DevelopersHome.com - an independent online information resource for mobile technologies. We feel their criteria for How to Choose an SMS Provider is a great starting point for people looking to use SMS text messaging in their business - we have even offered the answers for FASTSMS to get you started.

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