Web2SMS

Description of service• Web2SMS Service is a web (internet) based SMS service that will enable

TN customers to log onto the TN website and send messages from the website to mobile phones

• The recipient of the message will be able to reply to the SMS, i.e. SMS to E-mail

• The following features are available:– Sending single SMS’– Sending bulk SMS’– History (records)– Phone book– Adding contacts– SMS to E-mail (reply messages)

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How it works

Post paid and prepaid • Customer applies for Web2SMS and provides, 2 usernames, password, e-mail address and is

issued with a virtual Switch post paid/prepaid number • Teleshop agent captures service on billing system • TN System Administrator creates customer account, configures post paid number, username,

password, e-mail address and activates SMS to E-mail (if required) and register the customer• TN System Administrator provides customer with username and password and link to log on

via e-mail. • Customer visits www.telecom.na, log on with provided credentials and start using the service• When sending SMS’ the senders number displayed will be the Switch number• Post paid customer billed at month end• Prepaid customers must have airtime available to send SMS’. Recharging may also be done

remotely by dialling 1181

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How it works (3)Login:• This page contains the login form where the customers can use the credentials

supplied by Telecom to login and use the Web2SMS service.• This page also has Forgot Password and Change Password options available

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How it works (4)Single SMS:• Enter a number in the recipient textbox• Enter the message in space provide and the SMS can be sent

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How it works (5)Bulk SMS:• A file can be uploaded• How to send a bulk SMS

– Only a text file can be used– Numbers are entered and separated by comma– After the text file is loaded, SMS’ can be send

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Benefits to Customers• Web2sms is universally accessible• Available 24/7• Secure (password protected)• Very easy to use• Very efficient way of typing and sending SMS• Can increase effectiveness of communication• No software to install• Save time when communicating with a large group of people• Far more cost-effective than mobile calls

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Pricing • Prepaid

– Normal SMS rate of N$0.35c and international N$0.99c apply

• Bundles or Postpaid plans

• Recurring monthly Web2SMS bundles for postpaid customers• Unused SMSs’ are not be carried over for bundles & postpaid (use or loose)• Month to Month billing (renewal or 1 month notice for cancellation of service)

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Web2SMS bundles Monthly charge Web SMS in bundle rate

50 Web2SMSs N$15.00 0.30c/ Web SMS

100 Web2 SMSs N$29.00 0.29c/Web SMS

200 Web2 SMSs N$54.00 0.27c/Web SMS

300 Web 2SMSs N$75.00 0.25c/Web SMS

Service Conditions • One Switch number username and password for many users (no control-

open to all for sending) OR one Switch number, username and password for each user (full control)

• 140 Characters per SMS. If more than 140 characters, message will be delivered in parts

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