Frequently Asked Questions

1. I need a brief info about smsbait.com?
A. Go to www.smsbait.com.

2. What are the services available with you?
A. Please see our webiste here

3. From where can I get registered to use SMSBAIT services?
A. Visit www.smsbait.com and click on services

4. What is the range of smsbait.com coverage area?
A. Our coverage spans over 600 networks in 200 plus countries across the globe.

5. Can I send message to anyone for my product advertisement or any such purpose?
A. Yes, you can use this service for your advertisement by sending messages to your customers as well.

6. What is sender ID? How do I set them?
A. Before you start sending SMS, you need to set your name or number which would be displayed on the receiver's mobile phone. You can set any number or name (not more then 11 characters) such as your GSM ID which belongs to you. The sender ID can be set in the sender tab of our web interface.

8. Can I send SMS with alphanumeric sender id?
A. Yes, you can send SMS with an alphanumeric sender id except to CDMA mobiles because they do not support alphanumeric sender id.

9. Can I send special characters in SMS?
A. Yes, you can send any special character of a US Keyboard.

10. What are the payment methods supported by SMSBAIT.COM?
A. We currently accept cash and cheque deposits into our bank account.

11. What is the minimum SMS credit?
A. The minimum SMS credit you can purchase is 200 credits.

12. Why do messages at times get delayed reaching their destination?
A. There are many reasons for delaying like either the receiver has switched off his or her Mobile or the mobile is out of range.

13. If I have set my mobile number as Sender ID, will the messages sent displaying my number be charged against my account with my mobile operator?
A. No the bills will be charged against the credits that would be provided by smsbait.com.

16. Why do I need a username and password with my SMSBAIT Account?
A. Your password keeps your SMSBAIT account completely private and personal. The password assures that you are the only one sending messages from your account. Except of course you share such details with someone

17. What can I do if I forget my password?
A. Simply inform us and upon verification that you are the rightful account owner, your password would be sent to you.

18. What happens when my message encounters a switched off mobile?
A. When the system tries to deliver your message to a phone number which is switched off or out of range the message will remain in the network for sometime. As soon as the mobile comes in range, that message will be delivered to it.

19. Is there any limitation to the amount of messages I send?
A. No, there is no limitation on the amount of messages you send. Note however that the amount of messages you can send is only limited by the credit balance of your account.

20. How quickly are messages delivered?
A. Your messages are sent to the phones as soon as you send them. However, depending on the volume of sent requests, there could be some delay. Messages are delivered on a first come, first served basis.

21. How do I contact technical support?
A. If you have questions e-mail us at support@smsbait.com.

22. How do I check my balance/credits?
A. To check the balance you have in your account do the following:-
1. Login to your account with your user-name and password.
2. Click on credit details.
3. It will display the credit allotted to you and the credit you have used.

23. How can I increase the number of messages I can send?
A. You can buy more credits as and whenever you need as per your requirement.

24. How can I get answers to my billing questions?
A. All billing questions should be e-mailed to support@smsbait.com.

25. How many messages can I send with my package?
A. You can send as many messages as your account balance allows. Money is charged for each SMS text message.

26. Do I have to open account with SMSBAIT.COM each time I wish to buy SMS credits?
A. No. you can only open account with SMSBAIT.COM once. Afterwards, click on ‘Buy SMS’ to fill up the SMS order form any other time you wish to buy more SMS