SMS Short/Long Codes

About WinSMS Short and Long Codes

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A WinSMS Short Code is a 5 digit number dedicated to receiving* mobile originated messages, giving you the opportunity to advertise a short and catchy number.

A WinSMS Long Code is a 10 digit number dedicated to receiving* mobile originated messages, usually used for equipment/devices that cannot send messages to a short code.

Anyone sending an SMS message to this number will be charged according to their cellular network's standard SMS rates. (Please note that this is NOT a “premium rated” Short/Long Code whereby people get charged a premium rate by the network (e.g. R1.50) which is then shared with the owner/user of the number.)

Vanessa Van Der Mescht

2023-11-23

always easy to use

St Giles

2023-11-22

Always been available to help and on line services great thank you Secretary Louise Harris at St Giles Presbyterian Church

Michelle Coyle

2023-11-15

Top-notch, customer-friendly enterprise. The software is extremely user-friendly. Delighted to have been utilizing their services for several years and anticipate doing so for many more.

Duane Matthee

2023-11-10

We have been using Winsms for over 10 years. No complaints no issues. Service has always been top notch and never had any difficulties with the messaging service.

Daniel J Bruwer

2023-11-08

Efficient. Do what they say. Get a quick phone call if it looks as if I am battling with payments

Felice Massaro

2023-11-03

Great service. Easy to use and affordable

SMS messages sent to this number will be stored in your online in-box (On the Short/Long Codes tab, in the client zone) where you can view them or download them as a CSV file. Once downloaded, you will be able to import the numbers into the WinSMS software for further processing and messaging.

The following routing options can also be applied to received messages:

Forward to another cell number.
Forward to an email address.
Forward to a website URL.
Auto-response message.

Cost of Service

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The costs (excluding VAT) for this service are as follows:

Setup / Provisioning Fee: R1,500.00 | Monthly Rental: R 750.00 (Billed in advance)

Once payment has been received for the Short/Long Code, you will receive a list of available Short/Long Codes to choose from. After you have chosen a code, we will begin the activation of your Short/Long Code. The activation of a short code can take up to 14 days but is normally done within a week.

To apply for a Short/Long Code number please contact us here and we will send you the necessary application forms.

*NOTE: Short/Long Codes can only receive messages from South African networks, i.e. they cannot receive messages originating outside of South Africa.