SMS sending platform to
Mexico

Here you will find all the necessary data to create the best SMS campaigns in Mexico. In addition to giving you the most updated information possible in LabsMobile platform and its main features.

SMS sending platform to Mexico

LabsMobile is a great platform to send SMS as it reaches every client in Mexico because of its:

• Reliability and quality of delivery
• Great prices
• Every feature included
• Personalized customer support

LabsMobile offers coverage of the main cellphone operators like Telcel, Movistar, AT&T Mexico and it's possible to send SMS to clients of other virtual operators in Mexico that don't have their own network like Aló, Bueno Cell, Soriana Móvil, FreedomPop, Unefon, Weex Flash Mobile, QBOCEL, Maxcom, Megacable, Toka Móvil, Simpati Mobile, Her Mobile, Six, Chedraui, Virgin Mobile, Simpli, Cierto, Maz Tiempo, or Lycamobile.

When we talk about LabsMobile coverage for Mexico we need to highlight that it's 100% safe, without any obstacle when sending SMS to any client or database.

Most frequent uses of SMS in Mexico

In México, the uses of SMS are very similar to those of the rest of the world, as when it comes to communicating with clients this is one of the most effective methods to reach them.

• Use of transactional messages. Notifications are one of the main uses of SMS. For example, these are alerts of deliveries or purchases people did, or medical appointment reminders.
• Collections or payments. These are due date reminders or direct links to payment methods.
• For marketing. The uses in marketing are another highlight. We talk about coupons, limited offers, stock clearance offers, invitations to events, etc. In this type of messages, it is worth taking a look at LabsMobile's Landing pages or their attached files such as websites, images, webSMS landings, or other documents that exceed the 160 character limit of SMS.
• Satisfaction polls. This type of polls are a great help to obtain valuable information from clients.
• Actions in giveaways. SMS are also frequently used to participate in different raffles and giveaways.
• Bank alerts. Bank alerts can also be included within the transactional functions of SMS, but as they have so many features, we decided to place them here. These are useful to inform people about their purchase, order, or payment. It's also useful if people have started a bank transfer or any type of transaction.

Valid format when sending SMS to mexican smartphones and other characteristics

The valid format of cellphone numbers in Mexico is: Prefix + 1 + (10 dígits).

The first number must be a 1 followed by the city code and the cellphone number. In total, there must be 11 digits plus the national prefix (52).

For example, 5216531300423, 5216864053601, 5216531071623.

Concatenated messages are linked SMS. Usually, an SMS has 160 characters but if it's concatenated it can be linked, generating much longer messages. Mexican operators allow for longer messages than 160 characters. This is important as it enables you to transmit more information and in a more structured way.

The phone network in Mexico supports Unicode messages or UCS2, where you can include other symbols, accents, or emojis. They allow for any character, which means you can accent your SMS messages, too. It's important to note that these messages have a lower capacity: only 70 characters.

Send SMS to México with the maximum quality guarantee: certified messages.

Certified SMS are messages that have legal validity just like a burofax. In Mexico, you can send certified messages through SMS and most operators in the country admit them. When sending this type of message through SMS you obtain a delivery certificate of the message and the content. The received certificate is valid in any administrative or legal process.

If you want to know the price of this service, please contact us at info@labsmobile.com.

The two-way service in Mexico is not possible. This service means to be able to send and receive SMS at the same time. So, you cannot hire a number to receive corporate SMS and it's not possible either to appear as the sender to get bidirectional communication.

Routes and types of routes in Mexico to send URLs

Routes are channels of transmission of SMS. In LabsMobile, they have great quality and all of them have a direct connection with operators. This means they are highly reliable and they have a minimum time of delivery.

LabsMobile launched this spring a monitoring system of the different services it has for clients to always be informed about the platform's reliability. So, the client in Mexico can always see if there is any type of failure in the routes.

Sending URLs to Mexico through SMS is possible with LabsMobile. This service has the ability of sending links inside of a text message. LabsMobile's platform also gives you a feature that enables the shortening of URLs and the monitoring of clicks made on a link.

The sender in SMS messages to Mexico

The sender of SMS in Mexico is a Shortcode. This means that any message will be delivered with a short number of 5 or 6 digits. It won't be possible to personalize the name of the sender or to have a dynamic or alphanumeric name.

The regulations in Mexico and its operators do not allow for this feature. So, it's not possible to choose the name of the sender. Lastly, it's not necessary to pre-register your sender before sending an SMS as they are always sent with a shortcode hired by LabsMobile's route.

Supported traffic with SMS in Mexico and delivery confirmations

The allowed traffic in LabsMobile's route for Mexico is transactional or promotional.

Any type of phishing or fraud is not allowed. LabsMobile monitors automatically and manually what you send. This means that any attempt at sending spam will be penalized with the elimination and blocking of the account while notifying the authorities.

LabsMobile is firmly against spam and bad practices. That is why we ask our clients to obtain authorization from the part of clients before including them in their databases (through an opt-in).

You can also ask for an account exclusive to send transactional traffic (notifications, alerts, reminders, passwords, codes, etc) that will have priority in regards to processing time and delivery of the SMS.

Confirmation of delivery in SMS is done through a network in Mexico. This means that the local operator is responsible for the delivery and acceptance of the message as valid.

Some strategies for creating an authorized persons' list for sending SMS

If you want to create a list of authorized people or contacts to send SMS without having legal problems in Mexico, these are some of the strategies you can use:

• Send an email asking legal authorities for this permission.
• Make calls to clients to ask them for permission to send them SMS.
• Create lists of people who don't authorize the sending of SMS and eliminate them from their files.
• Creating systems of subscription from web and blog to incorporate these authorizations.
• It's better not to buy (legal or illegal) databases for mass/bulk sendings of SMS. The damage of these actions can be very serious for the brand or company.

Remember that sending SMS is a marketing and communication strategy that is very effective but as long as you have permission to send these messages.

Payment methods in Mexico to buy SMS in the LabsMobile's platform

There are different payment methods for clients or users in Mexico. So, we make payment easy through the following methods:

• Payment with credit or debit card
• Bank transfer to an entity based in the UK with Mexican pesos (MXN).
• OXXO, OXXOPay
• SPEI
• Paynet

LabsMobile's customer support in Mexico

LabsMobile has multiple support resources for Mexican clients. This type of support does not have additional cost, that is, it is included within the price of the messages you send.

The platform has the following channels: Chat support (web and WebSMS) during working hours and days of 8 hours 5 days a week. We also have a Support Center 24/7 available which works for issues, technical problems, account settings, urgent questions, or technical doubts. You can access it through your own account or through this email address: support@labsmobile.com

LabsMobile's WebSMS for Mexico

Our WebSMS in her web application for managing sendings SMS and their monitoring afterwards. Again, this service comes at no additional cost.

Within our WebSMS there are tools and apps adapted to the Mexican cell numbers: importing valid numbers in Mexico, eliminating duplicate ones, landlines, or non-valid formats.

You also have an available review screen to spot non-valid numbers before sending your campaigns. You can also update your groups or database to eliminate numbers that generate errors in previous sendings.

The WebSMS' features are many, so we recommend you to take a look at all of our services at https://www.labsmobile.com/en/websms-application.

Using LabsMobile's API in México

It's possible to integrate our LabsMobile SMS platform with any software or platform in Mexico with our SMS API. It's very quick and easy to integrate the platform with any environment, language or application. This does not suppose an additional cost on your side, as it's already included within our service.

Other things to consider when using SMS in México

It's necessary to have authorization or explicit consent to send an SMS to a group of people. Besides, it's advisable to have your phone number database always updated to improve the efficiency of your processes and to avoid problems when it comes to privacy or unwanted messages.

Finally, in Mexico, communications with political content are not allowed and any violation or non-compliance will be sanctioned.