Renting an SMS database means leasing a list of mobile numbers for an SMS campaign. This technique is often used by companies to prospect for new customers via SMS throughout France. The idea is to target the right prospects at the right time using data that is continuously updated to ensure you have active contacts.
Renting a database is recommended for:
- Acquiring new customers
- Increasing website traffic
- Announcing promotions and special events.

What are the benefits of renting an SMS database?
Precise targeting to acquire your company's target customers
Building a good customer database is about more than just collecting numbers. In reality, a good database is one made up of the right numbers—specifically, the numbers of target customers who match your business profile or who might be interested in your products and services. Because of this, a company may struggle to build a high-quality SMS database of customers and prospects on its own.
Renting an SMS database changes everything. The provider you choose for SMS list rental is also required to segment their databases. With this segmentation, your customer database file will be perfectly tailored to your target audience. This ensures your prospecting is successful and makes your SMS campaign much more profitable.
In terms of segmentation criteria, most providers offer options based on interests, as well as demographic and geographic data.
Continuously updated data
If you already have your own database, you might think you don't need to rent one. However, keep in mind that your current database may already be obsolete. On average, French consumers change mobile operators every 23 months.
The advantage of using these databases is that providers also handle the updates. Furthermore, mobile numbers in SMS files must be collected on an opt-in basis, meaning the users in your SMS database have consented to receive commercial messages. When you rent an SMS database, your provider takes care of all of this.
As a result, you can be certain that you are sending SMS messages to valid, active numbers. This will further improve the profitability of your SMS campaigns, all while remaining compliant with GDPR and respectful of your recipients.

A cost-effective database
Some companies prefer to purchase an SMS list, which can be quite expensive. This type of purchase requires a significant financial commitment, unlike renting SMS databases.
To carry out your initial prospecting at a lower cost, renting an SMS database is highly recommended. Typically, you will only pay a few cents per recipient to access and rent large databases. They will be at your complete disposal, regardless of the size of your campaigns.
Moreover, even this low cost can be easily recouped. By sending short advertising messages directly to your prospects, for example, you can acquire new customers and, consequently, increase your revenue.
At Octopush, we have over 35 million individual contacts (B2C) and 11 million professional and business contacts (B2B) in France. Everything you need to find the ideal prospects at the best price to promote your business.
SMS database rental : choose Octopush!
Thanks to our SMS database rental services, you can have a custom prospect list that is qualified and targeted according to your criteria. In short, a tailor-made SMS database for your company. To help you gauge the reach of the available contacts, a count will also be provided.
Also note that at Octopush, your SMS list will be targeted by gender, age, city, department, professional category, and interests. This ensures you get the best possible database to make your SMS campaigns profitable.
With the help of our team, you can:
- Create your custom SMS list
- Get support in drafting your campaign message
- Receive advice to succeed and optimize your SMS campaign

Why choose Octopush to rent your SMS database?
- Through rigorous targeting, we help you reach your target customers to optimize your SMS campaigns.
- We already have an SMS list of over 35 million opt-in prospects (users who have given their consent to receive advertising SMS). These files come from our exclusive commercial partners (you won't find the same ones anywhere else).
- We ensure your database is free of duplicates and that all numbers are verified, checked, and confirmed to provide you with reliable data.