SMS/Text - General Questions

SMS/Text - General Questions

Question: What are the pricing packages for texts?

Answer:

SMS credit prices
  • 500 Credits @ 14.3c each = $71.50 inc GST

  • 1000 Credits @ 13.2c each = $132.00 inc GST

  • 2000 Credits @ 12.1c each = $242.00 inc GST

  • 3000 Credits @ 11.0c each = $330.00 inc GST

  • 5000 Credits @ 9.9c each= $495.00 inc GST

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Australia pricing only. Contact us for NZ pricing
Question: How do I enable the SMS module

Answer: Go to the "Marketing" menu,  select "Send SMS" > Click on "Activate SMS module" button


Question: Do I have to change my current CRM subscription to be eligible to use text / SMS?

Answer: No, the module is included in all CRM Subscriptions (website only excepted), you only pay for the cost of the SMS credits


Question: Does the text show in their phone from my number or a random mobile number?

Answer: The sender ID is controlled by you this can be a number or text. You can have multiple Sender ID's. The sender ID can be up to 11 characters (no spaces). If the ID is not a mobile number, then the recipient cannot reply to the SMS. Replies can only be sent to a Sender ID that is a mobile number. 


Question: 
Where do I add the Sender ID I want to use to send my sms texts out from?

Answer:  You can simply add it in the Agencies and offices page "SMS


Question: Can I use more than 1 Sender ID?

Answer: Yes, you can have as many sender ID's you like.

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Example - if you wish for each consultant to have their own sender ID they can or just simply one for the company

Question:  If I send a group message or SMS campaign, is it sent to each recipient individually?  

Answer: Texts are sent as an individual item so recipients can't see who else has received the message


Question: Can I see how many texts messages each staff member uses?

Answer:  Yes, but only if you have the "Reporting" module enabled on your account. Please email support@arosoftware.com.au if you need to enable the reports module