How to Use an SMS Utility

A browser-based bulk SMS utility is a useful service for professionals who need to send messages out to a group. SMS utilities can be used to send text messages regarding meeting times, promotional offers or messages to coordinate company events. Most SMS utilities operate on a monthly subscription fee, though some may charge per message. Choosing the right SMS utility for your business will depend on both your budget and your messaging needs.

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  Sign into your SMS utility account through your web browser.

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  Enter your recipents' phone numbers into the field provided. Most SMS utilities will allow you to save your contact lists for further use. This is particularly handy if you have several different groups you send messages to within your company or business. For example, you can have one list for marketing purposes, one for development, etc.

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  Type your message into the text box. Keep messages simple and concise. Most SMS messages have a character limit around 160 characters. You want to make sure that you get your whole message across.

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  Click "Send."