Updates: A Business SMS Use Case
SMS text Messaging is a great way to broadcast important time sensitive information, such as possible down time of services to invested parties. All messages sent from FASTSMS reach their destination within seconds, and get much higher read rates than any other medium of communication, including email.
The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to send updates to their customers: I.T. Departments, Logistical Companies, Local Council, SMEs
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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