SMS alerts are notification texts sent to a mobile phone to notify users about a specific event or condition. Recipients can get SMS alerts for a variety of purposes, such as weather updates, traffic conditions, pandemic restrictions, and more.Businesses can use an SMS alert service to notify their customers about upcoming events like sales and clearance, concerts, conferences, and more.

SMS Alert System

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Deliver time-sensitive updates on anything from account balances to tornado warnings through SMS text alerts. With high open rates, an SMS alerting system helps you reach large groups of people instantly.

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99%

of all SMS text messages are read by recipients

97%

of Americans use built-in texting apps at least once a day

people were estimated to use mobile phones by 2024

What Is an SMS Alert?

AnSMS alert is a critical message that you send to users, updating them about specific events or situations. It’s an effective way to reach an entire audience at a minimal cost.

Efficient and Practical Tool

Companies across industries opt for text alerts because of their speed and high open rates. If you have critical information that needs to be seen quickly, an SMS alert system is the simplest and most effective solution.

Top 3 Industries That Use a Text Alert System

Financial Services

Low balance SMS alerts
Transaction completion notifications
Fraud attempt alerts
Upcoming payment alerts

Education

Class cancellation alerts
New assignment alerts
New schedule notifications
Upcoming PTA meeting alerts

eCommerce

Out-of-stock notifications
Back-in-stock alerts
Package ETA alerts
Discount notifications

Top Benefits of Sending SMS Alerts

Instant Communication

Reach your target audience with important information in an instant.

High Open Rates

Make sure your message is seen—people are more likely to read SMS alerts.

Personalization

Establish a stronger connection with your customers via personalized content.

Choosing the Best SMS Alert Service

Affordable pricing

99.8% deliverability

99.9% uptime

API for SMS Alerts

Integrate our SMS API to custom-trigger a text message alert after an action or event. For more info about using the API for SMS alerts, review the API documentation.

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Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

Can I send text alerts from the website?

Yes, after logging in or signing up on the Dexatel platform, you can set up text alerts to be sent to your recipients through the website.

How do I start using a text alert system?

To use a text alert system, you must sign up or log in to your Dexatel account, compose your text, and set it up to be sent after certain triggers or timing.

How much do text message alerts cost?

If you’re sending text message alerts via Dexatel, you only need to pay for the messages that are sent successfully; we have a pay-as-you-go pricing model.

Is it legal to send text alerts?

Yes. Sending text alerts is completely legal as long as you have the recipient’s consent and follow local regulations. In most regions, that means complying with privacy and communications laws like the TCPA and GDPR.

What is the best text message alert system?

Dexatel is one of the best platforms for sending reliable, compliant text alerts worldwide. You can manage SMS and other channels from one dashboard with real-time delivery tracking and easy automation.

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