What is Bulk SMS?
The process of sending a single text message simultaneously to thousands or millions of recipients for marketing, alerts, or mass communication purposes.
Bulk SMS is the most scalable form of SMS communication, enabling businesses to reach vast audiences instantly with a single campaign setup. It is used across industries for promotional campaigns, service announcements, emergency alerts, and operational notifications. The process involves uploading a contact list, selecting or creating a DLT-registered template, configuring the sender ID, and dispatching the message through an SMS gateway. Bulk SMS platforms like BhashSMS offer real-time delivery reports, audience segmentation, scheduling, and compliance automation to maximize campaign effectiveness. With 90%+ open rates and delivery within seconds, bulk SMS outperforms email and social media for time-sensitive mass communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Compliance
How many messages can I send in a bulk SMS campaign?
There is no fixed upper limit—modern SMS gateways support sending millions of messages per day. Throughput depends on your plan and the platform's TPS (transactions per second) capacity. BhashSMS supports high-volume enterprise campaigns.
Speed
Is bulk SMS different from transactional SMS?
Yes. Bulk SMS typically refers to high-volume message delivery—often promotional—while transactional SMS refers to event-triggered messages like OTPs and order confirmations. Bulk SMS can be either promotional or transactional in nature.