Keywords are terms used to separate text messages into categories. If someone texts in with a keyword it can be forwarded to the right department, and even responded to automatically with the correct response. This is a feature available to all FASTSMS users and can be found in the “Inbox” section of the NetMessenger system.

Keyword Message Lists can be used to assign different actions to specified keywords.

For more information on the features available with NetMessenger call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

When you are using the Keyword Message List feature in NetMessenger you will be able to generate Keyword Summary Reports.

Keyword Summary Reports allow you to report on Keyword activity on your account from within NetMessenger.

For more information on the features available to you in NetMessenger call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

Microsoft’s Outlook Mobile Service is a new feature in Outlook 2007 that allows you to send SMS text messages just as you would an email.

Activating OMS in your Outlook 2007 will open up a new world of features for you including the ability to forward email, reminders and appointment details direct to your mobile phone automatically.

All you need to start using it is a FASTSMS account, if you already have one then all you have to do is activate it and it couldn’t be simpler…

Follow these steps to activate OMS

1. Login to NetMessenger
2. Go to your Profile
3. Select the OMS tab
4. Follow the on-screen instructions
5. Download the OMS Quick Start Guide

For more information on OMS call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

FASTSMS have partnered with Microsoft to be able to offer all users the new Outlook Mobile Service…
Outlook Mobile Service is the new feature in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 that allows you to create and send text messages as well as multimedia messages to a mobile device from within Outlook in the same way you would email messages.
Your messages are still sent through FASTSMS routes, assuring you of the highest delivery rates available.
With the addition of a Virtual Mobile Number you can manage all your SMS communications within Microsoft Outlook alongside your email, seamlessly.
As an existing FASTSMS customer all you need to do to start using OMS is login to NetMessenger, go to your Profile and select the OMS tab – now follow the on-screen instructions.
 

What our customers think…

“I’ve been looking at sending texts to my customers for a while now from within Microsoft Outlook but with little or no success.
Unfortunately I’ve discovered the hard way that there are a lot of companies touting this service out there and confidently talking the talk but when it comes to walking the walk their Outlook integration simply doesn’t work.
FASTSMS have refreshed my faith that there are people out there offering affordable, technology driven business solutions at affordable prices with excellent customer care.
I’ve been positively nurtured as a new customer and made to feel that my custom is important which has been a very pleasant surprise given my recent experiences with other companies.
I now have a solid and cost effective mechanism for sending texts out to customers from within Microsoft Outlook and am receiving texts back as emails using a Virtual Mobile Number FASTSMS have set up for me.
They couldn’t have been more helpful in getting me set up and I’m really delighted with the results.”
Eddie Macnaughtan
Big Byte Production Ltd

Want to know more…

You can set up and start sending SMS text messages through Microsoft Outlook 2007 in a matter of minutes.

Although Outlook doesn’t offer the same breadth of features as our NetMessenger interface, it does offer the unique opportunity to synchronise much of your communications as well as forward things like reminders and appointment details to your mobile as a text.

Here are just some of the features of note that activating OMS would give you…

• Mobile text and multimedia messages sent directly from your computer
• Have emails, reminders, and calendar summaries forwarded to your mobile phone
• Send SMS message(s) to single or multiple mobile and UK landline numbers
• Send both SMS and emails at the same time
• Runs in the background and notifies you of received messages
• Create your own mobile address books within Outlook
• Create distribution lists, just as you would normal email mailing lists, and combine the two
• Schedule your messages to be sent at a later date (Outbox)
• Receive SMS messages directly to your Outlook Inbox with a Virtual Mobile Number
• Outlook folder management tools for organising and managing your messages

To view more screenshots of OMS click here.
To download the information sheet (PDF) for OMS click here.
To download the OMS Quick Start Guide click here.
For more information on OMS or for help activating it with your account call us free on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

If you have a Virtual Mobile Number you can filter your incoming text messages by specified keywords and even assign them a particular action including: Auto-Response, Add to List and Forward Message.

All this and more can be done from within NetMessenger.

For more information on the features of NetMessenger take a look at our recently updated User Manual. Alternatively if you need more help with any aspect of your account call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application-level protocol for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems. FASTSMS offers HTTP connections via its API. This is the most common option developers use to integrate SMS functionality into their applications.

FASTSMS are unique in that they offer a special Pilot Programme to any developers that want to integrate SMS functionality into their own applications, for more information on our API (Application Programming Interface) or FASTSMS in general call 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

The Home Location Register (HLR) is a database that when a text message is sent is accessed by operators to find out information about a number, for example – if it is available and if so, where it is located (network, country, cell) so it can then send your message through the correct routes.

For more information on FASTSMS and SMS in general, follow this link. Alternativly call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

Last week we launched OMS, and it couldn’t have gone better – so many of you have already activated it on your account and the feedback has been great.

If you missed our NetMessenger bulletin on OMS, not to worry we will tell you a little about it now…

If you have Microsoft Outlook 2007 you can activate OMS on your FASTSMS account – all you need to do is login to NetMessenger, go to your Profile and select the OMS tab, then simply follow the instructions.

When you have activated OMS you will be able to send text messages from within Outlook as easily as an email, and even at the same time as an email, you can manage your notifications to have emails and even calendar reminders forwarded to your mobile via SMS. (Find out more about OMS).

If you’re all set up you can also find our OMS Quick Start Guide in our new Resource Centre which will show you the basics.

If you have any questions or need help setting up OMS give us a call on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is the most popular standard for mobile phones in the world. FASTSMS Network Coverage includes all GSM operators which is around 80% of the global mobile market. GSM is used by over 3 billion people across more than 212 countries and territories.

To find out more about the extent of the FASTSMS communication network, take a look at our Network Coverage.

If you have any questions about FASTSMS or SMS in general call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk

General packet radio service (GPRS) is a packet oriented mobile data service available to users of the 2G cellular communication systems global system for mobile communications (GSM), as well as in the 3G systems.

To find out more about commonly misinterpreted mobile terms visit our Information Section.

If you have any questions about FASTSMS or SMS in general call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk