What happens when I send a text message to a group of recipients?
When you send a text message to multiple recipients in Texty Pro, each person receives an individual SMS as a one-to-one conversation with you and they will not see that the message was sent to others. You can send to up to 10 recipients at a time. Unlike group chats in apps like iMessage, SMS does not support group messaging where participants see each other’s responses. This approach ensures privacy and clarity while still allowing efficient outreach to multiple contacts. Keep reading to learn more.
Can You Send a Group Text via SMS Like You Can with iMessage?
Short answer: No. SMS doesn't support group messaging in the same way iMessage does.
iMessage allows all participants in a group chat to see each other’s responses in a single, unified thread. Standard SMS, however, does not offer this functionality. When you send a text to multiple recipients via SMS, each recipient receives a separate message and cannot see responses from others.
Sending a Text Message to Multiple Recipients
You can send a single SMS message to up to 10 recipients at a time. However, each message is delivered as an individual, one-on-one conversation. Your recipients won’t know the message was sent to others, and any replies will come back to you privately, not as part of a group thread.
TCPA, CASL, and Carrier Compliance: What You Need to Know
If you're sending business messages to consumers in the United States or Canada from your business number, you're required by law to follow compliance regulations like the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) in the U.S. and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). These laws require businesses to obtain express consent from recipients before sending messages. Failure to comply can result in significant fines.
Group Text Messaging and The Campaign Registry (TCR)
To send the same message to multiple recipients, your number must be registered with The Campaign Registry (TCR). If it isn’t, mobile carriers may flag or even block your number indefinitely.
To avoid issues like message delivery failures or blocked numbers:
- Don’t use words commonly associated with spam.
- Do not sending bulk, marketing-heavy messages.
- Personalize your texts and aim for authentic, one-on-one interactions.
What Happens If My Number Is Blocked?
If your number gets flagged or blocked by a carrier, the best solution is to register it with TCR. We can help with that.
Email us at support@texty.pro for more information on how to get started and protect your message delivery.
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