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WHY USE SMS?

Start sending text messages in a few minutes by typing in the mobile number or uploading a list of mobile numbers.

EFFECTIVE AND RELIABLE

SMS has an incredibly high delivery and open rate making it the most reliable way to communicate important information to parents. students and staff.

2 WAY MESSAGING

One way messaging is perfect for updates and reminders but if you need to gain some form of confirmation then our 2 way text messaging feature allows you to send, receive and then reply back.

REDUCE TIME CONSUMING TASKS

Calling up parents is an incredibly time-consuming task, SMS allows you to quickly type up a message and send it out to all parents instantly.

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HOW EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ARE USING 160

160 is being used by schools across Australia as one of their primary communication channels to ensure students, parents, and staff are kept up to date.

PARENT COMMUNICATION

Whether there is a parent-teacher interview, or there is a sick child you are able to reach parents in an instant to keep them updated.

  • Send an alert if their child is sick and needs to be picked up
  • Send links to school newsletters
  • Send links to school reports
  • Organize parent-teacher meetings
  • Updates on special events

EMERGENCY ALERTS

Text messages make it easy for school staff to contact and coordinate with parents quickly and easily in the case of an emergency.

  • Send updates on weather conditions
  • Change of bus timetables
  • Monitor student welfare
  • Send school closure notifications

ENROLMENT AND FEE REMINDERS

Keep enrolment rates high, fees are paid on time, and that students are across project and assignment deadlines.

Ensure your classes are filled and that your students are informed on key dates for census and fee due dates to help parents and students stay on top of their tuition costs.

  • Send payment alerts and reminders to students or parents
  • Send reminders on key enrolment dates
  • Keep students updated on changes to class times
  • Keep students and parents informed on end of term and commencement dates
  • Send link to exam results

MANAGE ABSENTEEISM

Let parents know when their child has skipped school. Some schools prefer to do so every time the kid misses class, others do it after 3-5 occurrences.

  • Send absentee alerts to parents
  • Use SMS to keep everyone across what is happening with pupils.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

160 is the easiest way to capture and engage your customer’s attention within minutes of sending your message. Here’s what makes 160 a powerful and versatile messaging platform.

Bulk SMS

Send a marketing campaign to thousands or even a single text message.

SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

160 has its own API which means it can integrate into any software platform with SMS capabilities.

Keyword Opt-Out

Recipients are able to automatically opt-out from further messaging using a special keyword.

Customer Sender ID

Use your brand name instead of a mobile number and create instant brand recognition.

Personalisation

Add the user’s first name, last name or set up your own unique keyword.

Delivery Reports

Get a simple SMS delivery report detailing who received your SMS and who didn’t.

Multiple Users

Allow multiple users to use your SMS credits while keeping your primary account secure.

SMS Scheduling

Schedule one-off text messages or set up recurring SMS messages.

Message Export

Export inbound and outbound SMS messages to an excel sheet.

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Why Choose 160?

Easy To Use Service

Our SMS platform is designed so that you can get up running within minutes.

Access From Anywhere

100% cloud-based SMS service that works from any location and any device.

Operating Since 2000

160 has been providing SMS solutions since 2000.

No Monthly Fees

No monthly surcharges, hidden account fees or contracts.

Enterprise-Level Security

Our technology is kept in a high-security data centre.

API Integration

Plug SMS features into your current software with our SMS API.

Questions?

Call our SMS support team on 1800 671 823 or see our FAQ page.

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