Monday, November 1, 2010

Citycell PowerSMS

Citycell PowerSMS is web based interface for Enterprises/Individuals enabling them to send bulk broadcast to their customers/clients. Bulk messages can be sent to all operators in Bangladesh. Basically it allows corporate clients to send text-based Short Message in bulk from the internet to multiple mobile subscribers by logging on to a URL using the assigned Username and Password.
The user is able to initiate the message submission as well as carry out self administration via the user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Citycell PowerSMS is an instantaneous broadcast messaging system that has been developed for Enterprises/Individuals allowing them to send consumer promotions to the potential customers. It can be used for sending announcements, reminders, regular updates, notifications and greetings to their customer's mobile phones or even alerts to employees at their offices or in remote locations. It also allows them to track real time sales activities through web interface.
Basic Information:
  • Service Name: Bulk SMS
  • Brand Name: PowerSMS
  • Service Type: SMS Broadcast (web-based)
  • Content Type: SMS Push
  • Characters Support:160/ SMS
Key Features of Citycell PowerSMS
The key features of Citycell PowerSMS are as follows:
  • High Accessibility
    This service can be accessed from any part of the world through a very regular internet connection and a desktop or laptop computer. The customer account is secured through a password verification process.
  • Bulk Sending
    The system is capable of sending a bulk SMS as per customers' requirement in a single command. SMS can be sent in two ways-
    • Static Texts: The system is capable of storing the customer's recipient list and allows the customer to send a single text to all of them through a simple window (text box in the web site).
    • Dynamic Texts: The customer can also select to send different texts to different recipients by uploading a simple CSV file with numbers and corresponding texts in two separate columns.
  • Pre-Scheduled Sending
    Customer can define specific time of sending of the SMS. To do this, the number list along with the text and time should be made on a CSV file and uploaded into the system. However, you have to schedule your SMS broadcast within to 72 hours.
  • Sales Tracking Facility:
    Enterprises/Individuals can track their real time sales activities through web interface.
FAQs
Does the account have a validity period?
Yes, PowerSMS Package has a specific validity period. At the end of that validity period, the respective numbers of SMS bought by the account holder will be void. However, if the customer purchases another package of SMS, the unused SMS from the previous package will be added automatically to the account.
Where can I apply for PowerSMS Service?
To avail PowerSMS service, a customer can directly call to Citycell Customer Care Centre (01199121121) or can send an email to corporate.business@citycell.com.