Bulk SMS
Bulk SMS enables you to deliver a large number of SMSs to mobile phone subscribers at once. Deliver business-critical alerts, notifications, reminders, and marketing messages right into your customers’ hands from your SMSLeopard account.
Send Bulk SMS with Custom Sender IDs and Shortcodes
1. SMS Sender IDs
SMS Sender IDs are the names or numbers that are displayed on the recipient’s phone when they receive an SMS message. They are used to identify the sender of the message and can be customized to reflect your brand or business name.
2. SMS Shortcodes
SMS shortcodes are 5-6 digit numbers that are used to send and receive SMS messages with mobile subscribers. They are often used to facilitate interactions between businesses and customers, such as conduction Surveys. Shortcodes enable 2-way communication with your customers.
How Bulk SMS Works
Bulk SMS services simplify the process of communicating with large audiences through text messages. Here's a breakdown of how it works:
- Message Composition: Create your message content, tailoring it to fit your campaign's objectives or communication needs.
- List Preparation: Compile a list of recipient phone numbers. Ensure you have their consent to receive messages, in compliance with regulations.
- Bulk Send: Upload your message and recipient list to our platform. Use our tools to schedule the delivery or send it immediately.
- Delivery and Tracking: Our system sends out your message to all recipients simultaneously. You can track the delivery status in real-time and receive detailed reports on engagement.
- Feedback and Optimization: Analyze the responses and engagement metrics to refine your messaging strategy for future campaigns.
Bulk SMS is an effective tool for reaching out to customers, employees, or any large group instantly. It's ideal for promotional campaigns, urgent alerts, and general communication, offering high open rates, immediate delivery, and excellent response rates.
Bulk SMS Pricing
Our Bulk SMS pricing is designed to offer you the best value for your money, with prices as low as KES 0.3 per SMS.
SMS prices are based on the amount paid at top up. The cost indicated assumes a single SMS is 160 characters. It shows the charge for a single message below 161 characters.
| Top Up Amount (KES) | Safaricom | Airtel | Telkom | Equitel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10K | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1 | 1 |
| 10,001 - 50K | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1 | 1 |
| 50,001 - 100K | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 100,001 - 300K | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 300,001 - 500K | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1 |
| 500,001 - 999,999 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 1M - ∞ | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1 |
* There is no expiry of SMS Units purchased on SMSLeopard
* All Prices are inclusive of VAT where applicable
* Kindly contact us for international Prices
How to Apply for Bulk SMS
To start using Bulk SMS services, follow these steps:
- Sign up for an account on our platform.
- Top up your account.
- Set up your Sender ID or use a default one.
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