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SMSS As a registered WASP and members of WASPA and DMA, SMSS provide the following 1. Bulk SMS Services 2. Short Code Services 3. Automated Voice Messages 4. API Integration to sms-enable systems 5. Bulk MMS Services 6. QR Codes 7. Uncapped/Capped Business/Home ADSL 8. Free Fax to Email Services 9. Music Content via SMS www.smss.co.za Short Bulk Automated API Bulk QR Uncapped Music Codes SMS Voice Integration MMS Codes ADSL via SMS Messages BULK SMS SERVICES  We provide a web-based platform to send sms to any cell phone anywhere  With SMSS, your clients can reply on any sms messages sent to them.  All replies are forwarded to your email address and also viewable on your sms platform  Our prices range from 19c to 28c per sms, depending on the volume you purchase  Login from any PC with a secure username and password and start sending.  No need to download any software or program  Send to individuals , a group or more than one group simultaneously  Schedule messages to go out on preferred times and dates (Great for birthdays, reminders, meetings, etc.) Scheduler can be edited at any time  We support sms messages longer than the normal 160 characters, and have it received as one message on the phone of the recipient  We provide a complete online support system ( User Guide ) on our platform  Send sms messages to one or a thousand or more simultaneously from any PC  Personalize each message instantly. Our system insert each name automatically in front of the text  Import numbers to your database via an Excel CSV file

 Export numbers to an Excel spread sheet  Export sent sms messages to an Excel spread sheet  Search report customizable according to date range, message info and number searches  Live delivery report viewable to track messages  Sms credits not used are carried over until depleted  We have a 24/7 support centre, with guaranteed assistance within 15 minutes – any time  A great rewards programme is offered to earn free sms credits at any time  SMS Software is free to use, with no monthly fees and upgraded regularly free of charge  We use direct connections to the networks , ensuring reliable , quick and legal services Register a FREE account NOW! SHORT CODES Back to Top SMSS offers 2 types of Short Codes ( Shared & Dedicated ) Shared Short Codes  On a SHARED Short Code, you need a keyword to identify your campaign  When a person sms to a Short Code (e.g. 45509 ) it ’s called a premium sms ( Examples)  Cell phone users send sms messages to your unique keyword  The sender pays a certain price e.g. R1.50 per sms.  Mostly used to run SMS-Competitions , database creation or SMS-voting , etc.  Sender receives an automated reply SMS  Revenue share is accumulated every time a sms is sent to the keyword  A database of all these incoming SMS messages is created automatically  Our server sends a notification email upon every incoming SMS. Can be disabled  This email notification contains the sender’s cell phone number, the message and time & date  Keywords are not case sensitive.  It’s advisable to keep a keyword as short as possible

SMS Reports  Reports are provided for all sent and received sms messages - instantly  Search function for all sent and received sms messages per Keyword and Sub-keyword  A date-search facility to retrieve specific Reports, exportable via Excel format  Click HERE to check if your preferred keyword is still available.  Free keyword available for a trial period of 7 days if you REGISTER a free account  Included with the registration is a free Bulk SMS Account with 10 sms credits. Short Code Price Bands  Standard Rates, R1.00, R1.50, R2.00, R3.00, R5.00, R7.50, R10.00, R15.00, R20.00, R25, R30.00 Keyword pricing  Once-off Fee: R995 ex Vat (Valid for 12 Months)  No Monthly Fee Included Benefits  Unlimited Sub-keywords  Automatic reply SMS for your keyword(s)  Automatic reply SMS for your sub-keyword(s)  Automatic URL forwarding service  Automatic reply EMAIL  Automatic notification EMAIL for each sms received  You are in no way obligated to renew expired keywords.  Unlimited number of sms messages can be received on your keyword Revenue share  Although we charge switching fees, we pay out the highest amounts  All payouts are reflected as Vat Excluded .  For a detailed list of MT message costs, please see our PRICES Revenue Share Table Switching Fee: R0.12 MT SMS Charge: R0.20 to R0.28 Revenue share pay-out on Shared Short Codes will only be initiated once R500.00 or more has been generated. Back to Top

Where to start  Getting started takes only seconds!  Simply REGISTER for free and you will receive your username via email and a sms to verify your account – That’s it!  Please remember, included with your registration is a free 7 day trial to test a keyword plus a free Bulk SMS account with NO obligation whatsoever To view our TERMS & CONDITIONS please click HERE DEDICATED SHORT CODES  On a dedicated short code, you have unlimited usage of keywords  Unlike a shared short code, a DEDICATED short code is used by your business exclusively  Normally used by businesses with multiple branches or outlets.  Keywords to each branch could trigger specific and different actions according to the needs of each branch  Unlimited user accounts, each with its own keyword on the dedicated short code  Almost every business needs a dedicated short code, and maybe someday it will be like cell phone numbers and every business will have them.  But until now, even if you had access to a healthy marketing budget, the chances were slim of being able to own a dedicated short code, since you still had to acquire all of the necessary approvals, have the technical knowledge to set it up and be in a position to spend money while waiting for the time-consuming process to complete. As a result, only a few businesses we able to take advantage of this fantastic business tool.  However, SMSS have done all the ground-work on your behalf with the required technological skills to build a reputable platform and securing all necessary licenses and network connections. Acquiring a dedicated short code through SMSS , will take only 2 – 4 weeks to be activated. We handle all the required paperwork, processes and network connections on your behalf Dedicated Short Code pricing  Once-off Registration Fee: R2000.00 ex Vat (Valid for 12 months )  Monthly Rental: R500 ex VAT (Minimum 3 months in advance) R1710 Vat Incl. Included  Free notification E-Mail of sms messages received  All cell numbers saved automatically in Opt-In database  Auto response sms messages can be changed at any time  Full control and management of keywords, auto responses and sms content  No hidden costs Set-up takes between 2 – 4 weeks  Issue of Short Code subject to approval  Price bands from Standard Rated Short Codes to R30.00 per sms  SMSS also offers Reversed Billing dedicated short codes Back to Top

AUTOMATED VOICE MESSAGING Back to Top  An alternative method to reach thousands of customers, members, or new contacts like never before with our easy, efficient and cost-effective software. The concept  The Voice Message is a personalized pre-recorded message that is broadcasted to thousands of cell phones or landlines in a short period of time with the possibility for the recipient of the call to interact or to be diverted to a call centre by using the phone’s keypad.  Hot Key Transfer: At any time during the message the call can be transferred to your call centre or reception desk by pressing a key on the phone's keypad  Interaction: Interact with your customers by the use of the phone's key pad. Recipients can answer questions, give confirmations, and register for events…  Text to Speech: Personalize your message by inserting variable such as name, dates, amounts… thanks to our text to speech technology  Data Collections: Evaluate the impact and performance of your campaigns using our reporting feature. After each campaign you will get a detailed report giving you valuable information on who received the call, how long the recipients listened to the message and which key was pressed…, enabling you to take appropriate actions.  Dual Delivery: Our technology can accurately detect Voicemails and answering Machines enabling you to serve only live calls or to leave a different message on voicemails.  Right Party Authentications: Confirm recipients' identities before proceeding with the call.  Automatic retries: Unreached and busy calls will be tried again automatically to maximize the impact of your campaign.  Delivery schedule: Customize date and time of broadcast and retries.  Campaign Pacing: Our system will adapt the flow of the outbound calls according to you call centre capacity making sure that none of your agent are idle but also that the call centre is not overwhelmed.  Easy to implement: The voice message can quickly be integrated in your communication strategy.