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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Discover how zero-rated data SMS pricing can revolutionize your enterprise communications in South Africa. Learn about its benefits, use cases, and implementation strategies.
In the era of digital communication, businesses are continually looking for cost-effective solutions to enhance their customer engagement and improve operational efficiency. One such innovative pricing model gaining traction in South Africa is zero-rated data SMS pricing. This comprehensive guide will explore the intricacies of zero-rated data SMS pricing, its benefits, and how it can significantly impact enterprise operations in various sectors including financial services, healthcare, and government.
Zero-rated data SMS pricing refers to a billing model where specific SMS messages do not incur any data charges for the sender or recipient. In essence, messages sent over zero-rated services are free from typical data costs, enabling businesses to communicate with their clients without financial barriers. This model is particularly advantageous for organizations operating in a digitally driven environment.
South African enterprises across various industries can leverage zero-rated data SMS for numerous applications, including:
Banks can send transaction alerts, updates on balances, and personalized offers to customers without incurring data costs, enhancing immediacy and security.
Hospitals can communicate appointment reminders, patient follow-ups, and health alerts through SMS, ensuring that essential health communications reach without barriers.
To effectively implement zero-rated data SMS in your enterprise, consider the following steps:
At Bidvest Data, adhering to compliance regulations, including POPIA, is paramount. Our zero-rated data SMS solutions are designed with top-tier security measures to protect customer data while maintaining confidentiality and trust. Through strict governance, regular audits, and robust data protection policies, we ensure that your organization meets regulatory standards while utilizing zero-rated services.
In an increasingly competitive landscape, South African enterprises can no longer overlook the advantages of zero-rated data SMS pricing. By investing in these innovative communication solutions, your organization will not only enhance customer engagement but also drive operational efficiencies and expand your reach across diverse demographics. The opportunities presented by zero-rated SMS empower businesses to connect with customers in new and meaningful ways.
Transform the way you communicate with your customers while reducing costs. Reach out to Bidvest Data today for a tailored solution that fits your enterprise's needs.
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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Discover our comprehensive solution features designed to transform your business communication experience

Bidvest Data sends on average more than 10 million personalized SMS/SV SMS messages per month, with daily peaks exceeding 2 million messages. This comprises mainly of transactional notifications and hosted transactional data.

The SMS channel delivers a secure, shortened personalized URL to the consumer, directing them to their unique microsite. All consumer activity can be tracked.

PDF documents, HTML content, videos and animations can be hosted on our Zero Rated Data domains. Reverse billing of data on these domains ensure access for end users to content at no cost. Bidvest Data offers this service on all South African and Namibian mobile networks.

Bidvest Data offers custom-built, screen adaptive, HTML environments, enabling features like animation, rotating GIFs, and interactive buttons.

Our service includes automated large file batch sending through sFTP data transfer. The data can selectively drive template messaging. Near real-time SMS sending is facilitated through our API, using templates or dynamic text.

Where another channel in our omnichannel platform is unsuccessful in delivering a message, we can automatically fail over to SMS. Priority and fail over channels are configurable.

Bidvest Data provides near-real-time and periodic aggregate batched reporting on consumer engagement, including link tracking, SMS and SV SMS delivery status, and customized reports on microsite access.