On OS X Mavericks: Find the emoji keyboard using “Cmd + Ctrl + Space”. On Windows 10: Look for the keyboard icon in the Windows taskbar in the lower-right corner to bring up the Windows Touch Keyboard. Then click on the face to the left of the space bar and to the right of the Ctrl button in the Windows … Read More

Toll-free SMS has several advantages over short codes:  Support High-Volume use cases – Toll-free numbers have the ability to do the same throughput as short codes and support the same use cases. Two-Way Communications – Engaging with your users is a high priority and toll-free numbers support this while short codes do not. SMS Marketing – Toll-free numbers allow for SMS marketing campaigns. Approval … Read More

Toll-free SMS is the sending and receiving of text messages from a toll-free number (such as those starting with 888, 877, 866, 855, and 844). Toll-free text messaging is classified as application-to-person (A2P) as described in the CTIA best practices which allow these types of messages to be sent at higher message-per-second rate limits—exactly like those previously reserved for short codes. SwiftConnect … Read More

Text-enabled long code or local area code phone numbers are a great option for those needing lower volume messaging.  This can include scenarios such as, appointment reminders, non-profits organizing volunteers and a company keeping in contact with their workforce.  These are a few valid case use scenarios for text-enabled long code or local area code phone numbers. Many use cases … Read More

Once you order a package with a toll-free number included there is an approval process that must take place in accordance with industry standards. This approval process will take no more than one business day to complete.