Sending voice SMS: Various online solutions

According to a survey by Perficient, voice SMS remains the preferred method for sending messages. The numbers speak for themselves for 75% of mobile phone users. Furthermore, consumers are relying on voice more than ever to convey messages. Indeed, thanks to the widespread use of Bluetooth-connected devices and smart personal assistants,

You can find several online solutions for communicating via voice messages. However, we present here the most common methods for sending written messages that your recipient can listen to on their mobile phone.

From a computer

The voice SMS service offered by Octopush allows you to send SMS messages converted into audio recordings directly from our platform.

Go to your dashboard to send these messages to over 190 destinations worldwide at a competitive price.

Once your purchase is complete, you can create a campaign exclusively for voice SMS. You have the option to select the language of the voice message so that the voice synthesizer adapts to the natural inflections of each language. Some languages also allow you to choose between a female and a male voice.

Via an API

The Octopush platform is designed for businesses of all sizes. You can manage SMS and voice messages very easily using an SMS API key. You also have the ability to send voice messages to mobile phones abroad.

If you are looking for another solution to send voice SMS to a single contact or in bulk to a mobile phone line, Octopush web services can also help you.

Even if you have a no-obligation trial, you will need to purchase voice SMS credits or subscribe to a monthly plan to continue using our services.

What are the drawbacks of this practice?

You should be aware that there are downsides to communicating via voice SMS.

The recipient must always answer the call: Otherwise, the message is lost.

Legal restrictions: In France, voice messaging is restricted to transactional SMS, such as alerts and notifications. Sending promotional communications via this channel is prohibited.

Non-conversational: Unlike phone calls, the recipient of a voice message cannot reply to it. If they wish to contact the sender, they must find another way.

To send more than just voice messages via SMS…

Octopush services offer additional, even more practical features. Perhaps the most useful is the one that allows you to view your original message and receive delivery receipts for every voice message listened to, enabling you to quickly track your campaigns.

For professional communication, text-to-speech allows you to select the language and choose between a male or female voice.