Looking for how to send a text to multiple people? There are different options for sending multiple texts, including sending texts online from an app like SimpleTexting.
Mass texting lets you send one SMS to hundreds of contacts without exposing their phone numbers—similar to the BCC function in email. A dedicated mass-texting platform makes the process fast, scalable, and compliant.
Once your list of contacts grows to a certain size, even group texting isn’t going to work anymore. What you need is a mass texting service that supports small businesses like yours.
Mass texting is the process of sending the same SMS or MMS message to a large group.
Bulk SMS—also called mass texting or group SMS- refers to the sending of SMS or MMS message to a large audience. It’s a cost-effective way to reach customers, team members, or other stakeholders quickly.
These mass texts are best sent using a dedicated software solution known as a business texting service. As your business and your contact list grow, you’ll need a solution that scales with you while helping you stay compliant with privacy laws and regulations. Texting multiple people from your own smartphone may no longer be a viable or legal option.
We’ll cover why that’s the case and how you can use SimpleTexting to send multiple SMS messages online below.
The cost of sending text messages online depends on your provider and the volume of messages you plan to send. Understanding these costs helps you choose the right plan for your business needs.
Our pricing plans start at $29 per month for 500 SMS (as of 2024). With that, you get a free number, dedicated support seven days a week, and unlimited keywords. You can also text-enable your existing landline or toll-free number.
Here’s more information on the cost of mass texting–and its ROI.
Independent study findings indicate SMS outperforms email in open rates and engagement.
While you may want to avoid investing in new software, sending an SMS to many numbers at once from your mobile phone comes with important limitations you should know about.
Native messaging apps on your phone come with important limitations:
While these options might work for sending quick notes to a small group, they fall short for businesses that need to reach larger audiences, ensure compliance, and measure engagement. That’s why many organizations turn to dedicated SMS platforms for more robust messaging capabilities.
This isn’t a major problem if it’s a group of friends coordinating dinner plans but it quickly becomes one if you want to send one SMS to multiple numbers as a business.
Mass texting platforms offer several key benefits for businesses and organizations:
That’s just a small number of our powerful features.
While it’s possible to manually copy and paste messages to multiple recipients with a basic service, using a dedicated platform ensures compliance with official regulations (FTC / FCC) and increases ROI (independent study)
With SimpleTexting, you can send an SMS to many numbers at a time and communicate effectively with your recipients. According to new data, fewer than 5% of consumers opt-out of texts each quarter, highlighting the high retention and engagement rates of mass texting.
All you need to do is…
Try our SMS broadcast service for free for 2 weeks. With our platform, you can send text messages to multiple recipients quickly and efficiently. You’ll also get a free text-enabled number. (We don’t ask for your credit card so there are no strings attached.)
If you already have a list of contacts who have given you permission to send them text messages? You can import them directly to our platform by following these instructions.
Even if you have no experience with SMS marketing, it’s easy to collect numbers. Just add a web form to your site or invite people to text a unique keyword to your text-enabled phone number.
Once you’ve got everything set up and ready to go, it’s time to write your special promotion, appointment reminder, emergency alert—whatever you want, really—and then click send or schedule it for later.
Watch the video below and we’ll walk you through each step:
Mass texting is a powerful tool for businesses to communicate quickly, efficiently, and at scale. By using a reliable SMS platform, you can ensure compliance, reach your audience, and see a high return on investment.
Have more questions or want personalized guidance? You can request a demo to see our platform in action or chat with our team for 1:1 support tailored to your needs.
If you’re ready to take us for a test drive, sign up for a 14-day free trial.
Drew Wilkinson is the Head of Marketing at SimpleTexting. Drew has more than a decade of experience managing successful integrated marketing programs to build brands, raise awareness, and generate demand.
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