Toll Free Text Messaging: The future of marketing?

Toll Free Text Messaging: The future of marketing?

Toll-free numbers have been around for some time now. It is time to get acquainted with these numbers. In this guide, we will answer as many questions as possible about toll-free text messaging and how it works.

What is a toll-free number?

Toll-free numbers are digit-long numbers that begin with 800 or likewise. These numbers are for intended application to person text messaging. They give you the power of dedicated shortcodes in the price of shared shortcodes. Toll-free is a great option for low-cost marketing. These are used by one business only, which makes them dedicated.

Benefits of toll-free numbers

Toll-free numbers have more or less the same benefits that you get with dedicated shortcodes. However, it also has a few added benefits. Let us look at a few of them.

1. Easy to recognize
   
   Toll-free numbers are ten digits long, which makes them more recognizable. They look organic and customers are more likely to engage on these numbers. While shortcodes are acceptable, they give a robotic vibe. Toll-free gives a sense of reachability. Moreover, they increase the open rate to almost an instant.
   
2. Two-way messaging
   
   ExpertTexting allows you to send messages both ways. Toll-free numbers have the benefit of receiving messages as well. Even though this feature is for shortcodes too, people are more likely to respond to organic-looking numbers. Hence, you can use it for your surveys and feedback more efficiently.
   
3. Deliverability
   
   The throughput of toll-free is quite high. However, it does reach the levels of shortcodes. Hence, they are perfect for businesses with medium deliverability requirements. In some cases, you can also request delivery reports to track your KPI.
   
4. Low cost
   
   The biggest advantage of getting a toll-free number is that you get it at a much lower cost than shortcodes. For businesses that do not want to spend a lot of money, toll-free becomes the best option.

Get your toll-free number with ExpertTexting

ExpertTexting allows you to get your toll-free number easily. We charge you on a prepaid plan so that you do not waste your credits. Additionally, features like two-way messaging, personalizing messages, and more make your experience even better.