SMSes are often read within five minutes of being received, and are short and less invasive than a phone call, says Dr Pieter Streicher, MD of BulkSMS.com.
The double opt-in system is designed to reduce the possibility of consumers inadvertently signing up for mobile services, says Dr Pieter Streicher, MD of BulkSMS.com.
All messages that do not originate from a valid mobile device with a valid SIM card are regarded as A2P messages, says Dr Pieter Streicher, MD of BulkSMS.com.
SMS shortcode campaigns are effective in transforming a static channel into the start of an immediate conversation with the customer, says Dr Pieter Streicher, MD at BulkSMS.com.
Parents must educate themselves to understand the opportunities and dangers associated with digital technology, says Dr Pieter Streicher, MD of BulkSMS.com.
New laws are about to be introduced which place the onus on telecommunication service providers to obtain and keep information on their clients, which will greatly benefit the wireless and online retail industries.