Who is doing SMS marketing?

Same problem in Africa, just for different reasons. Cheap aggregator routes into Kenya get you "delivered" receipts for messages that never touch a handset — you only find out when conversions come back flat.
Only fix I found was going direct with a local provider and eating roughly 3x the per-SMS cost. More expensive, but at least you're paying for messages that actually land.
 
  1. Remember EU needs prior opt-in for marketing SMS under ePrivacy rules. Bought lists are a fast way to get fined.
  2. Tip: always include an easy opt-out like "Reply STOP." It's required in most EU countries and keeps complaint rates down.
  3. Check sender ID rules per country. Some (like France) restrict when and how you can send marketing texts.
  4. Timing matters. France bans marketing SMS at night, on Sundays and on public holidays. Worth knowing before scheduling.
  5. Keep it under 160 characters. Going over splits it into multiple messages and doubles your cost.

Just some tips, this is for whitehat anyway, blackhat.. anything can be done lol
 
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