IntBell’s Australian Local Number Service truly provides a communication solution worth considering for businesses seeking to expand into the Australian market. It integrates local numbers, two-way calling, two-way SMS, and the recently added MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) function, aiming to help businesses build a localized image and enhance customer communication experience at a relatively cost-effective price.
Feature Category | Detailed Description | Example Application Scenarios |
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Two-Way Calling | Supports receiving and making local calls in Australia with clear and stable call quality. | Customer service hotlines, business negotiations, order confirmation. |
Two-Way SMS | Supports sending and receiving SMS, suitable for customer service, verification code delivery, marketing promotions, etc. | Sending order notifications and logistics updates; conducting customer follow-ups; receiving customer inquiries and feedback. |
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) | Newly Added Feature; supports sending image content. | E-commerce product posters, real estate viewing images, education and training course materials, after-sales service guide images. |
Call Recording | Supports automatic call recording, which can be used for quality monitoring, dispute resolution, employee training, and compliance archiving. | Customer service quality inspection, recording of important business negotiations, communication records for industries with high compliance requirements (e.g., finance, healthcare). |
Global Call Receiving | No matter where the team is located, as long as there is an internet connection, Australian incoming calls can be answered via the IntBell App or computer, enabling remote work and global customer service collaboration. | Distributed teams, overseas branches of multinational enterprises, sales staff on business trips. |
IntBell’s Australian numbers adopt a pay-as-you-go model, with the main cost components as follows:
Cost Type | Rate Standard (For reference only; please refer to the official website for the latest information) |
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Monthly Number Rental Fee | $24.99/month |
One-Time Setup Fee | $5.00 |
Incoming Calls | $0.045/minute |
Outgoing Calls | $0.085/minute |
SMS Sending | $0.055/message |
SMS Receiving | $0.02/message |
MMS Sending | $0.45/message |
MMS Receiving | $0.45/message |
Note: Value-added features such as voicemail, call forwarding, and call IVR require upgrading to the corresponding account plan.
IntBell’s Australian numbers can be used in a variety of business scenarios:
Using an Australian local number as a customer service hotline can significantly enhance Australian customers’ trust. Matching it with two-way SMS to send order and logistics information, or even using MMS to send product images or user guides, can effectively improve the customer experience and reduce doubts and return rates.
It provides localized contact methods for enterprises with business in Australia, facilitating communication between Australian customers and the local team. No matter where the team is, they can answer calls and send/receive SMS via the internet, enabling easy remote collaboration.
Conducting SMS marketing and pushing promotional information via local numbers usually results in higher open rates and click-through rates than emails. The addition of MMS makes marketing content more vivid, allowing the sending of coupon images or event posters.
It provides OTP (One-Time Password) delivery services for Apps, websites, or service platforms targeting Australian users. Local numbers offer higher delivery rates and trustworthiness. They can also be used for important operation confirmations and security alerts.
Clinics, educational institutions, repair services, and other businesses can use SMS and MMS to send appointment confirmations and reminders (which can even include location images or graphic content with notes), reducing the number of customer “no-shows”.
The process to activate and use an IntBell Australian number typically includes the following steps:
With its localized image, comprehensive communication features (especially the newly added MMS), flexible usage methods, and transparent pay-as-you-go model, IntBell’s Australian Local Number Service provides businesses expanding into the Australian market with a highly practical communication tool.
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IntBell’s Australian Local Number is not only a communication tool but also a key part of a company’s internationalization strategy, capable of bringing significant business value and competitive advantages to enterprises.