How to use and manage bulk SMS services using a website
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There are commercial services available which allow you to send and receive large numbers of SMS messages. This how-to will show you how to use one of the leading commercial services to manage this service.
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[edit] What software you can use
BulkSMS offers a desktop package called BulkSMS messenger that you can download from their website at http://www.bulksms.com/messenger/
Read the manual for the software Media:BulkSMS_Text_Messenger_Help_Manual.pdf
Alternatively you can use their system online through an easy to use web interface.
Read the FAQs online http://usa.bulksms.com/w/faq.htm or read as a PDF Media:BULKSMSFAQ.pdf
[edit] What hardware you will need
The BulkSMS service can run from a website so you can use any computer that is connected to the internet.
The BulkSMS text messenger software runs on a PC only.
[edit] What documentation is available
http://bulksms.vsms.net/w/help.htm
[edit] How easy is it to do?
Both the Web and the desktop applications are very straightforward to use and require little technical expertise.
[edit] How much will it cost?
Below are some suggested costs in different regions for SMS charges.
[edit] Other things you should know
BulkSMS is only one of many bulk SMS services - other leading suppliers include Clickatell.
Check the Google Directory for more suppliers.
