Posted by Elise on March 30, 2012 – 4:55 pm
A lot of our customers ask why people need to opt-in to the Call-Em-All short code 292929 to receive automated text messages. Many don’t realize that cell phone carriers require the cell phone owner to initiate mass text message communication to avoid text message spam. We dislike spam as much as you do!
A recent article on CNN.com states that “when you receive a spam text message on your phone, forward that text to the short code 7726 (which spells “SPAM”). You’ll then receive an automated message from your wireless carrier, asking you then to enter the phone number from which the spam text was sent.”
Have any questions? Feel free to call us at 877-226-3080 or send us an e-mail at info@call-em-all.com.
This past year, Mother Nature presented us with floods, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions the wreaked havoc across the globe. However, amidst all of the tragedy that came from these natural disasters there was a silver lining. For it is only during times of such tragedy that people are able to show their full potential in their willingness to help a fellow man.
Assistance, both financial and physical, was unprecedented as individuals, businesses, foundations and volunteer groups donated millions of dollars to fund relief efforts. And although there is nothing novel about an outpouring of support in the wake of a natural disaster, the medium through which people provided aid was very different than in years past.
According to the Mobile Giving Foundation, Americans used their cell phones to send text messages in which they pledged more than $30 million for Haitian relief efforts in the less than 10 days. Read More »
We are excited to announce the release of our new SMS text messaging feature! With the ability to send voice and text, we are confident Call-Em-All will be your go-to group communication tool. You can now send a text message to all of your contacts online or directly from your phone. The price for text is the same as voice! You will now be able to use message credits for both voice and text. With the unlimited calling plans you will now be able to purchase message credits to use for text (look for monthly text plans in the future). The following are some of the highlights of our new text messaging service: Read More »
