The reason why international SMS is blocked, how to solve the problem of intercepting international SMS

Many international text messages may be intercepted or failed to be sent as spam or scam text messages

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IntBell 03/20/2023

SMS Marketing is a relatively common method for international marketing. However, due to differences in countries and regions, many international text messages may be intercepted or failed to be sent as spam text messages or fraudulent text messages. So, what are the reasons for international text messages being blocked? Is there any way to solve the interception problem of international SMS? This article will explore in depth.

What are the reasons for the interception of international text messages

  1. The format of the number is incorrect

In cross-border SMS marketing, many companies often only focus on the content of the SMS, while ignoring the issue of the number format. The phone number format is different in different countries and regions. If the number format is incorrect, international text messages will be blocked.

  1. The content involves sensitive words

Due to different laws and regulations in different countries and regions, when conducting international SMS marketing, you should avoid using SMS content containing sensitive words, because these contents may be blocked as spam or fraudulent SMS.

  1. The sending frequency is too fast

If you send a large number of international text messages in a short period of time, this may be blocked as malicious behavior. Therefore, when conducting SMS marketing, it is necessary to avoid the situation that the sending frequency is too fast.

  1. Does not comply with operator regulations

Operators in different countries and regions have different regulations on international text messages. If your SMS content or sending method does not comply with the operator’s regulations, it will be regarded as spam and blocked.

Solution to the interception of international text messages

  1. Choose a reliable international SMS platform

It is very important to choose a platform that can ensure the normal delivery of international text messages. The reputation and technical strength of the platform are both factors to be considered. IntBell International SMS Platform is a very reliable international SMS platform. It can not only ensure the normal sending of SMS, but also realize functions such as automatic identification and filtering of sensitive words, and automatic detection of whether the number format is correct.

  1. Avoid sending sensitive content

When conducting cross-border SMS marketing, it is necessary to avoid using SMS content with sensitive content, so as to avoid being intercepted as spam SMS or fraudulent SMS.

  1. Control sending frequency

Reasonable control of sending frequency can avoid being intercepted as malicious behavior. If you need to send a large number of text messages, you can send them in batches.

  1. Consult with the operator

Carriers in different countries and regions have different regulations on international SMS. If you need to send a large number of text messages, you can consult your local operator to learn about local regulations and restrictions.

in short

The interception of international SMS is a difficult point in cross-border SMS marketing. But as long as you pay attention to the above aspects and choose a reliable international SMS platform, you can easily solve the problem of intercepting international SMS.


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