USToll-free text messaging
Send and receive SMS by text-enabling your toll-free number, or get a brand new 800 number by speaking to our experts.
Stay consistent
Retain your existing telephone number and receive business calls and text messages from the same caller ID.
Look professional
Build trust with a dedicated 800 SMS number. Or text enable a vanity number, like 1-800-YOUR-BRAND.
Save on costs
A toll-free service is a popular alternative to short codes, as you won’t need to pay all carriers extra surcharges.
How toll-free SMS can help your business
Enhance customer service, boost brand awareness, and broadcast SMS and MMS messages in high volumes.
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Run cost-effective campaigns
Send mass marketing messages from a dedicated A2P business number that both customers and carriers trust. Start texting without a timely application process or having to pay all carriers extra surcharges.
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Enjoy two-way messaging
Your recipients can reply and initiate conversations via SMS when sending from the United States and Canada. Text and voice enabling your 800 phone number creates a seamless experience for your customers.
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Create tailored experiences
Our text messaging portal allows you to save time without sacrificing personalization. Automate SMS replies by setting up keywords and customize messages by using custom fields, such as first names and dates.
Ways to use
Messaging from a consistent sender ID can help to grow your audience, increase trust, and improve communication.
SMS marketing campaigns
Send ‘back in-stock’ alerts, special discount offers, and more to your contact list. Track engagement by using Short Trackable Links
Feedback and surveys
Get to know your customers by collecting feedback via SMS surveys. Resolve issues quickly and boost your brand.
Appointment reminders
Reduce costly no-shows by automatically sending appointment reminders. Include a reply option to get confirmations.
Notifications and alerts
Encourage community members to opt-in by texting your toll-free number so they can receive time-sensitive notifications.
Learn about business texting in our blog post
What is A2P SMS (Application-To-Person Messaging)
If you’re a business wanting to send SMS, you may have come across acronyms like A2P and P2P. Understanding the differences between the two is beneficial before getting started. We will help you understand the best way to send messages to support your business needs.
Why MessageMedia?
With 20 years of messaging experience, our trusted messaging experts support customers across every industry. We know the business problems you’re facing and how to solve them.
Best-in-class text messaging platform
Our messaging platform is tailored for many use cases. We have the best SMS gateway and APIs in the business.
Proven and trusted expertise
Our trusted messaging experts support over 65,000 global customers across every industry, any time of the day.
Most connected partner
We have direct links to carriers and strong industry relationships, so you can easily integrate with the tools you already use.
With MessageMedia, if I send you a message, I know you’ve received it. Reliability is important.
Fernando Delgado, Software Development Engineer, TISSINI
Easy 3-step setup
Whether you are sending texts to one person or to thousands of people at once, our SMS gateway is reliable. Our team is here to help every step of the way.
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Sign up to the Hub
Our online web portal is easy to navigate and ready for you to start sending messages from straight away. Get your first 25 SMS credits for free with a trial.
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Choose your sending option
Getting set up with a toll-free number can be done for you in minutes. Alternatively, ask us about text-enabling your existing telephone number (landline or VoIP).
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Start messaging your contacts
Enjoy texting from your very own toll-free number. Send marketing campaigns or have one-on-one conversations from our online portal, through an API integration, or via email.
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