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Some of these messages will be urgent as in like, don't show up for work today kind of thing.
In that case, I would think that a proper phone call was important, in order to be sure the message was received.
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Good Point! Mostly this is going to be used as a overtime notification to show that we did our due diligence.
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Oddly, most USA plans anymore have free text messaging while data (which would include email) is metered. I think texts are great; very easy to ignore. Agree with those who point out automated phone calls are INCREDIBLY annoying.
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I'm not with CDP. I think that both he and you are so wrapped up in your own spam-centered stereotype that you are ignoring the OP's actual subject.
He's not considering sending out hundreds of text messages trying to scam folks, he's looking into a simple way to selectively alert multiple employees -- e.g., sending out a notice when there is an opportunity to work overtime.
That is not a bad thing. My wife signed up to get text messages from the state office she works in when they are starting late due to weather issues. When I was working for Molina Healthcare, they had a similar "Emergency Notification System" that broadcast recorded messages -- you'd hear cell phones going off all over the office whenever there was a decision to close early because of an incoming storm.
So ditch the self-righteous indignancy and either answer his question or go vent somewhere that you're not driving off the folks who might.
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At a previous employer, we used Clickatell. From an infrastructure point of view, they provided pretty good service and a ~98.5% uptime. We used them for several two-factor authentication schemes.
if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); }
Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016
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Sounds good. I'll check them out!
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Here are some ideas[^]
#SupportHeForShe
Government can give you nothing but what it takes from somebody else. A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you've got, including your freedom.-Ezra Taft Benson
You must accept 1 of 2 basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not alone. Either way, the implications are staggering!-Wernher von Braun
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Lol, did that. Every single one of those websites wants all your info before you can even begin to see anything. Including your email, phone #, name of your firstborn (which screws me over as I don't have any kids...). I can only type GoEffYourself@HoserEh.com so many times for the email and I don't want to drive the person that actually has 867-5309 as their phone# too crazy. I'm hoping to get some opinions based on real world experience from people that I know are legitimate.
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That bites. Feels.
#SupportHeForShe
Government can give you nothing but what it takes from somebody else. A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you've got, including your freedom.-Ezra Taft Benson
You must accept 1 of 2 basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not alone. Either way, the implications are staggering!-Wernher von Braun
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I'm using Twilio for a timeclock device. They have what you are looking for with lots of samples.
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
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This is definitely an option. Thank you!
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I'd second Twilio.
In less than a day we had 1000's of txts going out. Saw a 600% return on investment within 7 days.
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I don't know about voice, and I'm quite ignorant in this field, but apart from a local SMS service, the other one that bursts into mind is Azure's SendGrid.
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Thanks, I'll check that out.
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have a look at Twilio[^]
No one knows the things of a man except the spirit of that man; likewise no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God whom we have received. He who is joined to the Lord, is ONE Spirit with him(Jesus) - 1Cor 2:10-16 & 6:17
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Do you have any experience with these guys? They're one of the top 3 I'm going to look at.
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Yes, we use SalesForce a lot, being a marketing agency.
To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems - Homer Simpson
Our heads are round so our thoughts can change direction - Francis Picabia
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Didn't know that was built into there. Nice! Thanks for the info!
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No problem mate
To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems - Homer Simpson
Our heads are round so our thoughts can change direction - Francis Picabia
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Thanks! I'll check that out.
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I hate these services. Cannot recommend them. Just be sure this is an opt IN and has a working opt OUT!
To err is human to really mess up you need a computer
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