Business texting from your business number

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What is business SMS?

SMS for business, better known as business texting, lets you conveniently send and receive text messages on your business phone number rather than your personal number. Provide quick updates to customers, confirm appointments, and reply back using the same recognizable number you take business calls on. Try it out! Business text messaging is free when you sign up for Business phone!

How to send texts from a business number:

Send business texts easily with the Business phone app for iPhone or Android.

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Sign up today and choose a local, toll-free number for your business.
Get the apps
Download the Business phone app to your mobile device.
Try it out
Send and receive texts using your business number, all from within the Business phone app.

What are the benefits of business texting?

Give your business another communication channel that more and more customers prefer.

Easily and quietly respond to missed calls when you’re in meeting or just can’t talk on the phone.

Make sure your clients have appointment times in writing with quick text confirmations.

Communicate visually with your customers and partners through business MMS picture messages (local numbers only).

Take business calls on your phone while typing out text replies on your Business phone apps.

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Custom Greetings
Simultaneous Call Handling
Incoming Call Control
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telephono an app?

Most of our features can be accessed through our iOS and Android mobile apps, although you can also use Telephono without an app by forwarding calls to a landline.

Does Telephono replace my service provider?

No, and this is important. We provide a lot of awesome features, but you still need a service provider and a primary phone number where you can forward calls.

What is Telephono?

We provide a second phone number and a virtual phone system that includes calls, custom greetings, extensions, and more. Check out the different ways that customers are using Telephono.

Am I paying by the minute?

Nope! You get unlimited minutes through all our plans. The only thing that restricts app usage is your carrier’s data plan.

Is Telephono a VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) phone service?

Not exactly. To best serve your business’s needs, we use your service provider’s cell network for calls. We do offer VoIP and WiFi Calling options, but you have to specifically choose these options in your plan.

How good is Telephono’s call quality?

Because we use your provider’s cell network, you can expect the same quality and reliability that you get from your service provider.

Is Telephono compatible with my regular phone?

Yes. All your Telephono calls are accessible on your existing cell phone or landline.

How do I set up my business phone system?

Just follow these four easy steps to set up your business phone system:

  1. Choose a toll-free or local number or port your existing number.
  2. Choose a plan.
  3. Download the Telephono mobile app.
  4. Confirm your desired settings. Don’t worry; we’ll be there every step of the way and get you up and running quickly.

You’re set! Get out there and make and take business calls.

Can I pick my own phone number?

Yes! If you have a particular set of digits in mind, use our number search tool to see if it’s available.

How do you change the settings for forwarding calls?

You can easily change the settings for your extensions by going to Settings > Extensions and selecting Edit by the number you want to modify.

What does a caller hear while on hold?

You can choose from Telephono’s three call forwarding settings to decide what a caller will hear when a call is forwarded. Choose from a customizable transfer greeting, on-hold music, or simple ringing.

How many phones can I forward calls to?

The number of phones depends on your individual plan. Silver members can have up to 5 numbers, Gold can have up to 10, and Platinum can have up to 15.

Can I forward a call to a number not associated with Telephono?

Yes, you can forward calls to any 10-digit number. Telephono does not support internet or browser phones with only an IP address.

Can I schedule times to send calls straight to voicemail?

Whether your business hours are 9-5 or you’re taking a week off to head to the Bahamas, you can modify each number to only accept calls during specific times. Telephono offers daily, weekly, and vacation schedules to easily route calls.

Can I use both a local number and a toll-free number?

Yes. You can have up to 15 different numbers in your Telephono account. You can add any type of new extension, change a current number, or delete an existing one within the call forwarding settings in the mobile app.

Can I add an international number as an extension?

Telephono supports phone numbers from all around the world. If you would like to add an international number, please contact our support team to set up international calling.

Are 800 numbers able to forward calls?

Yes, toll-free 800 numbers are included in your plan. You can add a variety of 800 numbers, local numbers, or vanity numbers within your account and set up call forwarding for each.

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