SMS Marketing for Call Centers

Use two-way SMS to manage customer inquiries, confirm appointments, send updates, and improve agent productivity with automated campaigns.

Built for Call Centers

  • Send confirmations, reminders, and customer follow-ups directly from your call center’s main number

  • Automate after-hours responses, satisfaction surveys, and promotional updates

  • Segment by customer type, issue category, or campaign to deliver tailored communication

  • Connect CRM, ticketing, or scheduling platforms so customer records and conversations stay in sync

Launch SMS That Customers Actually Read

Customers don’t always answer phone calls, but SMS gets through instantly. Texting ensures important updates, reminders, and promotions are seen right away, improving response rates and customer satisfaction.

98%

of texts are read immediately

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

40%

of consumers said they have tried to text a business

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Grow opt-in lists from inbound calls, website forms, and customer support interactions. Send appointment reminders, promotional offers, and customer satisfaction surveys while tracking responses with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send reminders for appointments, callbacks, and deadlines. After-hours auto-replies confirm receipt, collect details, and let customers know when they’ll get a response.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Agents never miss a message with the mobile app. Track replies, response times, and survey results, and sync communication history with your CRM or support platform.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Faster Responses and Happier Customers

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Call Centers

What can call centers do with SMS?
You can confirm appointments, send reminders, provide updates, deliver promotions, run satisfaction surveys, and answer common customer questions quickly.
How quickly do customers respond to texts? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS far more effective than missed calls or emails for urgent communication.
Can we use our existing call center number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your existing number so customers can call or text the same line. Messages can be routed to the right department or agent automatically.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm messages received outside business hours, collect customer details, and set expectations for when an agent will respond.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Segment by customer type, issue, or campaign. Track replies, survey completions, and appointment confirmations to measure performance.
Does this integrate with CRM or ticketing systems? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs, ticketing platforms, and support tools, syncing customer data, conversations, and history seamlessly.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Customers opt in via calls, forms, or keywords. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are processed automatically for compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Call centers can start with a 14-day free trial to test SMS campaigns, surveys, and workflows before upgrading.