Short codes, also known as short numbers, are special telephone numbers, significantly shorter than full telephone numbers, which can be used to address SMS and MMS messages from mobile phones or fixed phones. e.g. 84555.
Short Codes
ROI Communication Technologies provide a range of applications for companies wishing to use Short Code mobile numbers (A short code is simply a 5 digit phone number e.g. 84555). These Short Code numbers can be used either as a convenient way to enable people to contact you, or as a means to charge mobile phone users for receiving text messages from you – this is known as Reverse Billing.
With a Short Code service, you don’t have to charge someone for using your Short Code – it can be FREE (only cost the customer the price of a standard SMS text message dependent upon their supplier).
For example, this method is used to provide customers with a texting service at no cost to themselves:
Working Demo, Try Me for FREE!*
For more information on how SMS can benefit you please send:
"ROI SMS" followed by your name as an SMS to 84555.
*ROICT do not charge for any of their demos, you will still get charged at yor standard rate from your network provider.
If you wish to charge a mobile phone user for entering your competition, sending in a vote, or for receiving premium content (perhaps football results, astrology information or news) you can do. This is called Reverse Billing and the customer is charged for receiving your reply message. There are many different price points you can charge; please contact us for further information.