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Taking your message global in 2024? Here’s what US businesses need to know about global texting.

What's this blog post about?

The article discusses the importance of understanding your global messaging strategy when expanding a business outside the US. It categorizes communications into notifications and conversations, highlighting Alphanumeric SMS as an effective tool for leveraging brand recognition in notification messages. For conversation-based communication, it suggests considering both SMS and Over-the-top (OTT) applications like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and WeChat. It also mentions Global Mobile Numbers for 2-Way A2P messaging as a viable option in countries outside the US and Canada. The article emphasizes the need for a dedicated messaging partner to navigate varying international requirements and regulations.

Company
Bandwidth

Date published
Jan. 16, 2024

Author(s)
Kailey Gibbens

Word count
886

Hacker News points
None found.

Language
English


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