Business text messaging, also known as SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multi-Media Service) or business texting, is an increasingly popular communication tool companies use to engage customers and other stakeholders. Business text messaging delivers many benefits including high open rates, quick response times and higher conversion rates. Studies have shown that three of every 4 consumers prefer to receive order updates, appointment reminders and promotions via text message.
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or call 866-939-6662In today’s fast-paced business world, staying connected with customers is paramount. With 95% of text messages being read and responded to within three minutes of being received, text messaging is now a critical tool that helps businesses converse fluidly with customers. Ooma Business Text Messaging enables organizations to harness the best of what text messaging has to offer, driving customer engagement, employee productivity and ultimately, business growth.
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- Send SMS messages using your business phone number as opposed to your personal number.
- Save money by reducing the need to use personal mobile phone numbers and separate messaging apps.
- Text from any device – whether you’re on your smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop.
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- Send texts, photos and PDF files.
- Stay organized with personal and shared messaging inboxes.
- Send group texts to multiple recipients.
- Send the same text message to up to 30 people at one time. Recipients can reply without seeing other recipient responses.
- Compose and schedule text messages to be sent for any date and time.
- Empower callers to shift to texting when staff is busy or unavailable to answer calls.
- Use messaging templates to save time, reduce errors and improve the overall communication process.
Text Messaging FAQs
Business text messaging is distinct from personal texting because it involves using a business phone number, often for professional purposes. Business text messaging may include features like one-to-many messaging, messaging templates and may include different types of messaging automation.
Ooma Office Pro customers can send and receive up to 250 messages per month while Ooma Office Pro Plus customers can send and receive up to 1,000 messages per month. Once your customer account reaches these levels, an additional low rate is applied for each message that is sent and/or received. Need more messages? Contact Ooma customer support at 866-939-6662 for volume-based text messaging discounts.
Businesses need to be aware of and adhere to regulations, such as The Campaign Registry (TCR) in the United States. Businesses should obtain proper consent for sending messages and provide opt-out options to recipients. For more details regarding the Campaign Registry, please visit our blog or contact Ooma customer support at 866-939-6662.
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