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Charged Text Messaging Operator

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  • 30-01-2009 1:44pm
    #1
    MisterCadbury
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭


    So basically i dont know if the thread title explains it, but i want to set up a number, that when people text it, they are charged a certain amount. Like those hororscope things. Dont have a clue how to go about it, so just wonderin if anyone could inform me?


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    #2
    FusionNet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 695 ✭✭✭FusionNet


    Most of the networks offer this. I think there are a bunch of hoops you have to jump through and you have to supply certain info to ppl like unsubribing. ComReg are strict on ppl who break this code so you have to make sure you have thought this through and have systems and procedures.

    These are the regs:

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/consumer-affairs/telecommunications-and-postal-services/regulation_of_premium_rate_telephone_services

    Heres a supplier:

    http://www.m-bill.net/coverage/sms/premium/europe/ireland


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    deepriver
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭deepriver


    Hi

    In order to get a 'short code' from an established supplier you would need a business case and business plan and possibly a credit check and previous telecoms exp, it would really depend on your negotiations with that supplier, you would also need to pay region 2 - 6k up front and ongoing service fees as well as a big revenue share of between 100 - 60% (outgoing).

    I dont believe txtnation (link above) are established in Ireland, although actively sell in services

    If you want more info post up specifics and I can answer for you

    regards


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    patftrears
    Closed Accounts Posts: 174 ✭✭patftrears


    http://www.puca.ie/ are a good company that do that


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    deepriver
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭deepriver


    patftrears wrote: »
    http://www.puca.ie/ are a good company that do that

    puca are more focussed on major & fmcg brands, they wont touch anything else, unless you have a strong business plan and impressive business case they will generally avoid low volume outfits


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    blue4ever
    Registered Users Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭blue4ever


    Plenty of companies there - if thy will take you on as its a volume game. No point in getting a short code as the operators will stiff you (one in particular).

    There are some companies offering it across the web so look at that.

    Otherwise you could look at opera, black dog, phonovation etc - again they are looking at volume so they may not be willing

    There are PC/SMS applications available have a rummage there.

    C


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