SMS is the preferred communication channel for quickly and affordably sharing information with a group of contacts. Of course, sending SMS individually can end up being extremely expensive since you have to pay per message sent, not to mention the rates charged by the recipient's mobile carrier. For sending bulk SMS at reduced costs, sending SMS online via the internet is the perfect solution.

With Octopush's various solutions, you can choose between different services depending on your budget.

SMS pricing: solutions for sending cheap SMS

It has been well known for many years that mobile operators in France charge excessive rates for calls and SMS. International messages and calls are either prohibitively expensive or subject to surcharges. Given the high demand, solutions have been developed to send cheap SMS. Naturally, web-based solutions have become the most prominent.

SMS pricing: alternatives to traditional text messaging

SMS usage is also rising sharply in the professional sector in France, outpacing calls. Sending messages allows companies to reach clients and prospects anywhere and at any time on their mobile devices in a way that is both original and more cost-effective.

Mobile plans

In this context, in addition to unlimited calling plans, every mobile service provider has included unlimited SMS and MMS packages in their offerings to allow subscribers to send bulk messages without needing to change their SIM card.

Web-based solutions

In response to this, providers and software for sending messages have emerged. They also offer SMS packages but in the form of bundles with a limited number of messages.
The main difference compared to provider plans lies in the commitment. Purchasing text credits is not subject to any contract with most professional SMS sending platforms and text credits do not have an expiration date.
Furthermore, there are online sites that allow you to send SMS in France and to international countries for free or offer low-cost packages.

You can also send messages from your Mac or PC. Indeed, web browsers offer extensions that allow you to send free, unlimited text messages in France and around the world. The Free SMS Gratis extension for Mozilla Firefox allows you to send messages in France and to any destination for free and without any commitment.

SMS pricing: sending text messages from applications

Due to the high cost of text messages, messaging systems and social networks have evolved to allow users to send messages to mobile numbers, bypassing traditional carriers. Since their integration into smartphones, many people now use social networks to make calls and send free messages that function like mobile texts. All that is required is a Wi-Fi connection or a 3G or 4G network.

Beyond websites, software, and social networks, there are many popular mobile applications dedicated to making calls and sending free messages over the internet (such as WhatsApp, Imo, Viber, etc.). Compatible with any Android, Apple (iPhone, Mac), or Windows device—including computers, mobile phones, and tablets—these applications allow you to send messages for free anywhere in the world. They also enable users to send images and photos at no cost when connected to Wi-Fi. These systems only work if the recipient also has the same application installed on their mobile device.

Some examples of multi-platform mobile applications:

• MySMS : A multi-platform application that allows you to write, send, and receive text messages on any type of device and from any mobile carrier.
• Skype: This application allows you to send messages to your Skype contacts who have saved a number in their profile, as well as to any compatible mobile number (Android, iPhone, Windows, etc.).

SMS Pricing: Sending texts from platforms

As the mobile phone becomes the marketing tool of the future, there is no shortage of management solutions for sending messages from the web, a computer, or an online platform. These solutions meet the diverse and varied needs of users, which in turn requires the development of an adapted marketing strategy. Consequently, platforms offer flexible, sometimes per-unit pricing to suit professional needs. If an entire SMS pack is not used, your remaining text credits are saved, allowing you to use them later without having to purchase more. Professionals can use their text bundles without time limits, sending as many messages as they wish per day, month, or year. At the end of the year, all unused credits are automatically rolled over to the following year, or upon request, depending on the platform.

These bundles are highly advantageous for businesses, allowing them to save on costs and stay within their marketing budgets. The pricing is tiered: the more SMS credits you purchase, the lower the rate becomes.

The text message marketing approach allows you to take advantage of cost-effective rates to send commercial, promotional, or advertising information to customers. By sending these messages, they can stay informed about your latest news, products, and services much faster than through phone calls.

Sending messages via the internet is a major asset for your marketing strategy. With a professional platform, you can reach a wide target audience at a lower cost than through traditional carriers.

Sending texts with Octopush: the best value for money

Octopush offers attractive rates for sending messages to mobile numbers. You can benefit from the efficiency of this modern communication starting at €0.028. Octopush services allow you to select features that enable you to send messages in just a few clicks from a dedicated web interface. Octopush offers two solutions for sending messages depending on your marketing budget.

Premium SMS

The Premium solution gives you access to all the features offered by Octopush. The main advantage of this solution is that it allows you to send messages to any country in the world. It is a comprehensive offer, made possible by the platform's numerous partnerships with international mobile carriers. You can expand your target audience as much as you like without any additional costs.

The Octopush Premium service also includes various professional features. In addition to sending international texts, you can track your campaigns with high precision. Analytical tools allow you to measure the performance of your messages and optimize your content.

Other methods for sending SMS

Sending texts via the web allows you to reach every customer and prospect in record time. You can craft highly targeted and professional messages tailored to your campaign goals. This allows you to send texts in several ways:

• By using the interface of a professional web platform like Octopush or software
• By using email via your email account or the service email to SMS. This service automatically converts an email into a message and sends it to the pre-selected recipient. By using an email address to generate a message, you can send messages very quickly from your professional email account or through your company's internal management systems, thanks to features that are very easy to use.
• By using an API, which, when integrated into your software applications or accessed via an interface, allows you to send bulk text messages and automate them, simplifying your daily tasks. You have the ability to manage your recipients' responses from your dedicated interface provided by the platform you are using.

With Octopush, you benefit from online offers and services, and a dedicated, customizable tool for sending text messages to mobile phones via the web while saving money compared to using traditional carriers. It allows you to send text messages to your contacts' phones all at once and instantly.