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300 Free SMS Messages from SMSBroadcast

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Associatedmynameislee on 14/01/2012 - 20:13 smsbroadcast.com.au (3173 clicks)
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300 free SMS messages to use at SMSBroadcast.com.au

Use the promo code "300free" when signing up to get the free messages.

These SMS messages are completely free. No credit card details needed (unless you want to buy more messages).

There is no advertising on the messages.

You can also set the sender ID of each message to anything you want.

The offer is for new accounts only and you must be in Australia. You can only send messages to Australian mobile phones.

EDIT: Make sure you enter real contact details when you sign up. Fake details will fail the security checks.

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  • pilchard on 14/01/2012 - 20:37
    +9

    You can also set the sender ID of each message to anything you want.

    endless fun!

    • anastasiastarz on 14/01/2012 - 21:05

      Not every ID you select will work e.g. any gov. related ones :P

    • wfdTamar on 15/01/2012 - 10:51
      -1

      It should be illegal to do that.

      • Withdr4wn on 15/01/2012 - 11:52
        +1

        Never likely to happen given the SMS Standard. E-Mail works the same way (i.e. you can spoof the Sender details). Should it be illegal as well? There are legitimate reasons why one might spoof the Sender details.

        Malicious use of the service is bound to be illegal by a number of other clauses - particularly annoyance, scamming, misrepresentation etc…

  • BrainSeeker on 14/01/2012 - 20:42

    Works, cheers.

  • easternculture on 14/01/2012 - 20:49

    Thanks , exactly what i needed.

    Lets get the fun started with texts from Jesus :D
    Now if they only had an iphone app :(

  • BrainSeeker on 14/01/2012 - 20:53
    +1

    lol I just sent a message as God.

    • easternculture on 14/01/2012 - 20:56
      +1

      is the subject of concern going to heaven or hell lol

    • Withdr4wn on 15/01/2012 - 11:53
      +2

      It's almost always the first one people do ;)

  • ozAzn on 14/01/2012 - 20:58

    Is it ok to put fake ground address?

    • Associatedmynameislee @ smsbroadcast.com.au on 14/01/2012 - 21:01
      +3

      No, that's part of the security checks. Don't worry, we're not going to visit you or anything… :)

  • belzecue on 14/01/2012 - 21:05
    +5

    The 300 free credits expire in 90 days, FYI. Pretty reasonable. From their ToS:

    12) All promotional credits are the property of SMS Broadcast. Promotional credits will expire after 90 days. However, if you purchase credits from SMS Broadcast you will retain your promotional credits.

    • anastasiastarz on 14/01/2012 - 21:06
      +7

      :(

      SMS Gobal sometimes has free credits, and they don't expire. :)

      • kiwipride on 14/01/2012 - 21:15
        +3

        Yep. Love SMS Global.

        • GregFiona on 14/01/2012 - 21:52
          +3

          and you can send them anywhere in the world!

        • machej on 14/01/2012 - 22:26
          +6

          …hence the name global. :P

  • kiwipride on 14/01/2012 - 21:07
    +2

    What about this:

    " All promotional credits are the property of SMS Broadcast. Promitional credits will expire after 90 days. However, if you purchase credits from SMS Broadcast you will retain your promotional credits. "

  • thejew on 14/01/2012 - 21:16

    Seems to work quite well, thanks guys

    Did anyone find a way to schedule SMS messages?

    • Associatedmynameislee @ smsbroadcast.com.au on 14/01/2012 - 21:17
      +1

      Use the 'Send Message' option on the menu. It's one of the options.

  • lhxxznr on 14/01/2012 - 21:25
    +1

    Great, it works. TKS.

  • j4ck on 14/01/2012 - 21:29
    +1

    This is AWESOME!

  • sandokan on 14/01/2012 - 21:33
    -1

    I tried sending to New Zealand but no luck…used 64xxxxxxxxxx….format but could not send. tried twice.

    • kupkes on 14/01/2012 - 21:45
      +7

      They do say on their site that they only send to Australian mobiles.
      (see https://www.smsbroadcast.com.au/rates)

      • sandokan on 15/01/2012 - 08:10

        I meant that I registered with my Oz number and tried sending an sms to a New Zealand number but it would not allow to fully enter a NZ mobile number in 64xxx… format.

  • machej on 14/01/2012 - 22:03
    +2

    I guess this will sort of turn out like http://www.pinger.com/textfree/ . That has unlimited free texts to mobile. :P

    • orange123 on 14/01/2012 - 22:11

      Awesome site. Works really well. Even for international numbers. The only thing is that you cannot set the sending number as text. Thanks mate.

      • machej on 14/01/2012 - 22:25

        It does work well but I contacted them as I want them to allow Itunes users from Australia to download the app. Now if only we could call any number for free and then we would only need phones with data. No text and talk. :P

    • Ughhh on 14/01/2012 - 22:35

      Nice fine but Im a little confused.

      It's free for you (the Textfree user). However, standard messaging rates apply for the people you are texting. Because Textfree gives you a US phone number, your friends abroad will incur international fees!

      So does that mean the recipient/your friend will pay for your text? or only if they reply to the textfree-number sms?

      • machej on 14/01/2012 - 22:40
        +3

        It means that if I text you, and you reply to the text i'll get it but it would be like you smsing a US no.

    • Ughhh on 14/01/2012 - 22:35

      oops double post

    • illumination on 14/01/2012 - 23:30

      Wow never heard of this site before. But just signed up and it seems great! Thanks!!

    • frewer on 15/01/2012 - 21:07

      The zip code is invalid. for Bendigo …… :(

  • orange123 on 14/01/2012 - 22:08

    You have made my Saturday night.

    So what's the funniest text message that you have sent?

    • ShortyX on 14/01/2012 - 23:02

      We use SMSGlobal at work to send messages that appear from other staff saying "Please give me a call when you can." The recipient then calls the supposed sender and listening to the phone call is a classic! :)

    • orange123 on 15/01/2012 - 01:56
      +1

      Funniest I have sent so far is using "Vodafone" as the sending number.

      The text in the message was "U currently owe $518 due today,Incl GST, may not include recent charges.U can call 1555 to pay within 30 minutes otherwise your mobile will be disconnected"

      • wfdTamar on 15/01/2012 - 10:50
        -3

        Funny? I call that a nuisance, bordering on criminal, call. It's bad enough with all these Indians wasting my time with BS calls, but to have some juvenile in Australia sending this crap out. Very annoying.

        • orange123 on 15/01/2012 - 11:56
          +3

          So what's your mobile number?

      • KnownSystemError on 15/01/2012 - 11:04
        +3

        I sent a similar text to my girlfriend. Criminal? No. Juvenile? Maybe a little :) Funny? Hell, yes. She thought it was hilarious when I let her in on the fact it was a prank. Some people need to lighten up a bit.

        • John Dough on 15/01/2012 - 17:27
          +3

          I sent one to my bro who was flying Tiger about a year ago with SMS global
          'Tiger Air'
          We regret to inform you that we have lost your luggage. Upon arrival, can you please make your way to the service counter.

          It backfired a bit, as I had to pick him up and he was blasting the service counter staff, and they were trying to tell him they don't do sms, all the while, luggage was spinning around the carasuel. Made me wait for half an hour more than I had to - but it was worth it.

          I am always watching my back now as he has vowed to get me back, but thought it was extremely funny!!

  • oswade on 14/01/2012 - 22:47
    +1

    Seems pretty funny, but you need to be next to a person to see their reaction lol.

  • TivTiv on 14/01/2012 - 22:54
    +2

    It's fun, but aren't you guys worried that you're going to be put in a database and get every bit of spam companys send out? I am :(

    • belzecue on 15/01/2012 - 02:30
      +1

      "3.6 SMS Broadcast does not generally sell or share its customer lists on a commercial basis with third parties but if it did, it would only do so if we had the appropriate consent of the individual involved. If the consent provided is conditional, SMS Broadcast will take steps to ensure (by contract) that the use of its customer list by third parties does not exceed the scope of the consent."

  • bonky on 14/01/2012 - 23:06

    Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet for Freeee! lol thanks OP

  • Ace on 14/01/2012 - 23:11

    When does this promotion expire?

  • bonky on 14/01/2012 - 23:29

    this will be fun for April fools day! ;)

  • indomi on 14/01/2012 - 23:32

    Just tried to signup and apparently it has been expired. Thanks anyways!!

    • Associatedmynameislee @ smsbroadcast.com.au on 14/01/2012 - 23:35

      Nope, the code still works. Maybe you mistyped it?

      • indomi on 15/01/2012 - 00:17
        +1

        Yup u r right. I made a mistake. Sorry all.

  • [Deactivated] on 14/01/2012 - 23:38

    I got the activation code on my mobile, entered it online but now I can't log in…?

    • Associatedmynameislee @ smsbroadcast.com.au on 14/01/2012 - 23:42

      Try the Forgot Password link on the login box, or email [email protected] for help.

      • orange123 on 14/01/2012 - 23:55
        +1

        thansk mate. Awesome rep. Keep this coming.

      • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2012 - 00:34

        Tried the Forgot Password link, it refuses to recognise my username. Have sent a note through the website.

  • KnownSystemError on 15/01/2012 - 00:46

    Thanks rep! This is fun.

  • finance on 15/01/2012 - 02:41
    +3

    hi rep,
    how many sms do you need to buy to keep the 300 free ones from expiring?

    • Associatedmynameislee @ smsbroadcast.com.au on 15/01/2012 - 11:33

      The minimum purchase is 500 messages, which will cost $27.50.

      • belzecue on 15/01/2012 - 14:01

        Used to be 7.7c per sms a year ago (now 5.5c). Good to see price dropping.

        http://web.archive.org/web/20110219155442/https://smsbroadca…

      • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2012 - 16:45

        So additional Txt are 5.5c/txt?
        I prefer pennytel VOIP, $5/mth I get 80 free landline calls (oz& other countries), 50 free txt & then 5c/txt.
        Web/app for sms & call back/call setup.

  • CuteBirdy on 15/01/2012 - 11:45

    Expiry! Bad!

    • orange123 on 15/01/2012 - 12:00

      I need more negs!

  • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2012 - 13:12
    -7

    Fake details work. x_X.

    Whoever put real information is potentially exposing themselves to identity theft.

    However, a nice piece of social engineering you wrote on ozbargain, Lee.

    • orange123 on 15/01/2012 - 13:52
      +2

      Um. So i guess you don't do any online shopping?

    • pilchard on 15/01/2012 - 14:04
      +5

      don't walk outside or you are potentially exposing yourself to harmful rays from the sun.

      • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2012 - 18:51
        -4

        No, I'm just stating that the rep is misleading people.

        Nothing more, nothing less…
        oh well.

  • ofey on 15/01/2012 - 13:13

    Thanks for this.

  • C-Nut on 15/01/2012 - 13:17
    +2

    Awesome. This is God texting you… :P

  • freemoneyhunter on 16/01/2012 - 01:17

    SMSFUN is the best, it has the most uncluttered screen, it sends your actual number to them so they can easily reply just like a normal sms.

    http://www.smsfun.com.au/

    You get 40 free SMS a day.

    More than enough for most people and the site works well on mobile devices.

    Works really well on plans that charge SMS's you can really cut your costs down that way.

    [MOD EDIT] Referral link removed.

    • belzecue on 16/01/2012 - 01:27
      -1

      "SMSFun from time to time send you informative offers. These will never be more than one per week, and you can opt out at any time in your account."

      Is it a 'jump through many hoops' type of opt-out or truly opt out? Anyone else use SMSFUN? No problems with spam etc.?

    • John Dough on 16/01/2012 - 08:35
      +1

      SMSFUN also attach an advert below every text unless you are a gold member.
      Bad idea there.

    • CuteBirdy on 16/01/2012 - 10:43
      +2

      SMSfun sneaks advertisements into your texts to others, but when you test it by sending a sms to yourself it doesn't do it - giving you the false impression that there is no advert in your texts. Tricky dicky!

      • John Dough on 16/01/2012 - 17:45
        +1

        Yep makes you look like a tightass without you even knowing it!! :)

  • Bargaphile on 16/01/2012 - 13:17

    My browser crashed before I could put in the SMS authorisation code, any way to do it again?

    • Associatedmynameislee @ smsbroadcast.com.au on 16/01/2012 - 15:04

      Send an email to [email protected] with your username and activation code. We will activate it for you.

  • freemoneyhunter on 16/01/2012 - 18:22
    -2

    With SMSFUN you get 5 free JOOBZ when you sign up, these can be used for sending GOLD SMS's which will send the sms without any advertising. Also if you get someone to signup under your referral link, you get 5 joobz as well, I got 4 signups from this thread so I got an extra 20 joobz, thanks guys :)

    But just use your joobz when you really need to send a message without advertising in it.

  • Roja on 17/01/2012 - 13:12

    Are you able to send messages longer than 160 characters on SMSBroadcast?
    I've tried and it blocks you from going further. Any way to allow sending it in the settings?

    I know that with SMS Global all it does is roll over and count it as two messages which works fine.

    • Associatedmynameislee @ smsbroadcast.com.au on 22/01/2012 - 16:09
      +1

      You can now send SMS messages up to 765 characters long, using the Send Messages option on the menu.

      • Roja on 23/01/2012 - 12:09

        Thanks lee

  • witherwings on 18/01/2012 - 13:48

    when does the promo code expire?

    • Associatedmynameislee @ smsbroadcast.com.au on 18/01/2012 - 17:18

      We have not yet set an expiry on the code.

  • thejew on 25/01/2012 - 13:23
    -2

    Just a heads up, if you're wondering why https://www.smsbroadcast.com.au looks crap on your phone and pad, its cos they put zero work in to mobile browsers :(

    http://validator.w3.org/mobile/?docAddr=http%3A%2F%2Fsmsbroa…

  • jasonc74 on 28/01/2012 - 21:56

    I really like the idea of SMS as a reminder tool and am interested in using it for an appointment reminder.
    I checked out some of the competition and SMSBroadcast seems to be pretty well priced. Any chance an import facility that also lets you schedule the reminders as you import? The current method is a little too time consuming when having to schedule multiple reminders. I'm thinking of something like the import feature on AppointmentSMS (http://www.appointmentsms.com.au) which allows date/time for each message to also be imported.

  • belzecue on 13/05/2012 - 12:27
    -1

    Folks, a BIG WARNING. When the free-credit expiry was due, I signed up with them to retain the free credits, and the service seemed pretty good. I've been using them lightly ever since. But today I realized a person I'd smsed the previous day through the service never got my sms. I checked my account history and discovered about half a dozen smses NEVER GOT DELIVERED*. An sms gets a status of DELIVERED (all okay), SENT (not confirmed delivered), or FAILED (definitely did not get delivered). You get no notification about delivery failures (e.g. an email). The only way you know if an sms gets successfully delivered is if later you go check your account history.

    If you want a reliable sms service, smsbroadcast.com.au is not for you. If you enjoy playing Russian Roulette with your smses then you'll have fun. Pretty disappointing, because it was saving me high sms fees on my old Optus plan. But the inconvenience and confusion caused by these failed deliveries is not worth saving 20c.

    • sometimes smses got through to these particular numbers, sometimes they didn't, so it was not an issue with the number (I used the address book list).
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