You will automatically be assigned a temporary phone number after signing up. You'll see this number in our onboarding, on your dashboard page or whenever you send a message. After your trial, you have the option to buy your own number or register to get on a shortcode.
Regular Number
These numbers are regular phone numbers in any area code. They allow you to send up to 200 messages per day from your purchased credits.
Pros
- These numbers are great for reminders, alerts, and two-way conversations.
- These are meant for peer-to-peer messaging, not blasting.
- You can pick your own number, in your own area code.
- They can be instantly set up for use.
- A private number that you own.
- People can call this number and you can forward it to your main line (1 credit per minute).
- You can set up voicemail.
- You send standard text messages (SMS) for 1 credit or enhanced text messages (MMS) for 2 credits.
Cons
- They can not be used for marketing.
- 1 message per second speed.
- If a carrier spots patterns that look like marketing traffic or that contains links, you could be shut down without warning.
Toll-Free Number
These numbers are toll-free starting with 833, 844, 855, or 866. They allow you to send up to 10,000 messages per day from your purchased credits.
Pros
- These numbers are great for marketing, reminders, alerts, and two-way conversations.
- These can be used for peer-to-peer or group blasting.
- They can be instantly set up for use.
- A private number that you own.
- People can call this number and you can forward it to your main line (1 credit per minute).
- You can set up voicemail.
- You send standard text messages (SMS) for 1 credit or enhanced text messages (MMS) for 2 credits.
- 10 messages per second speed.
Cons
- You can not send inline images with these numbers. Images are added as a link.
Dedicated Shortcode Number
These numbers are the most commonly used for marketing and big volume message sending.
Pros
- These numbers are great for marketing, big volume, and big brands.
- Unlimited messages per day.
- 30 messages per second speed.
- A private number that you own.
- Unlimited free keywords.
Cons
- 8 - 12 week setup time.
- Strict carrier approval process.