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SMS Short codes - can one make money?

tom-thebox · 2009-10-05 03:48:02

Is it possible to have a sms short code, and when people text it (I) get a fee. I am looking to set up a once off service, could you recommend any providers if this is possible. thanks tom

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05-10-2009 4:48am

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tom-thebox

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Is it possible to have a sms short code, and when people text it (I) get a fee.

I am looking to set up a once off service, could you recommend any providers if this is possible.

thanks
tom

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#2 05-10-2009 5:04am
robbie_998

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ask a network provider :pac::pac::pac:

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#3 22-10-2009 11:14pm
Oasis678

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hi the co i work for used puca before for a texting promo but it was not to make money it was just to get people to enter a competition ,they might be able to help. keep us updated id like to try something like that some time. thanks

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#4 23-10-2009 1:41pm
IRE60

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the only way to make money is on volume. That's why media organisations use them - coz they can get the volume.

Dint forget there are a lot of people clipping the ticket, mobile operators, service provider, VAT etc.

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