Send SMS Messages. For FREE!

Our API makes it easy for developers to send and receive ad-supported SMS messages from any website.

Send Ad-free Messages

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FAQ

The Basics

  • So it's really free?

    Yes, using our API to send messages is absolutely free for developers. Standard carrier charges apply when your users receive them. To support our service, we reserve the last 40 characters of each message you send for advertising.

  • Where do the ads come from?

    Advertisers create ads via our very own SMS ad network Zeep Media.

  • Which countries and carriers does it work with?

    Our service is only avilable in the US on the following Carriers...

    • Alltel
    • AT&T
    • Boost
    • Cellcom
    • Cellular South
    • Centennial
    • Cincinnati Bell
    • Dobson
    • Eastern Kentucky
    • Immix
    • Nextel
    • nTelos
    • Rural
    • Sprint
    • T-Mobile
    • US Cellular
    • Verizon
    • Virgin
  • Will you be expanding to other countries?

    No, we don't have plans to expand to any other countries in the near future.

  • Are there any limits or restrictions how many messages I can send?

    No, there are no restrictions on volume or frequency of sending messages. We have a fixed amount of messages we can per second - if your requests come in fast than our limit, then we put your request in a queue and send it what it's that message's turn. In case of heavy volume, it might take a bit of time for all of your messages to get through to subscribers.

  • Can I bulk subscribe my existing users?

    Unfortunately, no. In order to receive messages via our API, each of your users will have to use the Mobile Settings Panel to subscribe. If you have lots of existing users that have already signed up to mobile features that you want to transfer to Zeep Mobile, contact us and we'll see if we can work something out.

  • What are the API and Secret Keys for?

    The API key allows you to embed the Zeep Mobile panel in your website so that people can sign up to receive messages from you. You use your Secret key when you send us a request to send a message—it proves that it's really your website sending the text message. It protects you and us from someone stealing your API key (which is public) and sending messages to your users.

    For more details on using the keys during authentication, check out the documentation.

  • Will you send unsolicited ads to my users?

    No! We reserve the last 40 characters of every message you send to display a teaser ad. Your users must reply on their mobile phone with order to receive more information about the ad.

Ad-free Messages

  • How do I send ad-free messages?

    By signing up for one of our monthly ad-free plans.

    After signing up, you can choose which message to make ad-free. Check out the documenation for details.

  • How do I pay?

    When you sign up for an ad-free plan, we collect your credit card details. We bill your card for the first month of service, then bill your card again every month every 30 days after that.

  • Do unused ad-free messages carry over each month?

    No, ad-free message credits expire each month.

  • Can I change my ad-free plan mid-month?

    Yes! You can change your plan anytime. We'll credit or debit your account accordingly. After a billing period is over, we give you ten days notice before we bill your credit card, and you can even change your plan in that window too.

  • What if I exceed the plan limit?

    You'll be billed for each message beyond your plan individually, at the rate set according to each plan. In case you dramatically exceed your plan, you can upgrade your plan up to ten days after the end of a billing period.

  • Can I cancel anytime?

    Yes. When you cancel your ad-free message plan, we'll stop billing you but won't refund money for the current billing period.


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