The text channel built for real conversation.
Two-way SMS and rich MMS that lands on every phone, every carrier, no app required. We handle deliverability, registration, and opt-outs so you can focus on the message.
Overview
Texts people actually open.
SMS open rates clear 95% within minutes. Pair that reach with MMS visuals and a real two-way reply lane and you have the most direct line to your audience there is.
Why SMS
The fundamentals, done right.
Lands on every phone, no app required.
Two-way replies that feel personal, even at scale.
10DLC and short code support in the US and Canada.
MMS images, GIFs, voice notes, and more.
Capabilities
Everything your texting program needs.
Two-way replies
Conversations, not blasts.
Every send is open for replies. Your team responds in a unified inbox, automations route by intent, and AI helps draft the right answer in your voice.
Rich MMS
Show, don't just tell.
Send images, gifs, and short videos that turn a reminder into a moment. We auto-pick MMS when your message benefits from it and fall back gracefully when it doesn't.
Deliverability
10DLC, registered and ready.
Brand and campaign registration, throughput tiers, and carrier policy enforcement are handled by Community. Your messages arrive, every time.
Link tracking
Branded short links, real attribution.
Every link goes out on your branded short domain. Clicks, conversions, and revenue tie back to the exact send and segment that drove them.
Community AI
Drafts that sound like you.
Generate personalized messages with Quick Suggest and the full AI Message Generator. Set a goal of conversions, first-party data, or brand loyalty, add tone or keywords, and Community AI keeps every message aligned with your brand voice.
Why SMS?
The highest-engagement channel, by a wide margin.
People read texts. Average open rates compared with email and social make SMS the most reliable way to reach your audience.
Why SMS?
Your audience is already on their phone. Meet them there. While email sits unopened and social posts vanish in the feed, texts get read.
Average open rates across channels
Compare channels
SMS is the foundation. Layer on the rest.
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- Apple Messages for BusinessList pickers, Apple Pay, and immersive iOS-native moments.Every iPhone. App-like premium Rich Messaging.โ
- RCS for BusinessBranded carousels, suggested replies, and shoppable threads.iPhone (iOS 18+) and Android, with SMS fallback.โ
FAQ
Common questions about SMS and MMS.
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