Telinta and TextBetter Team Up for SMS Solutions for VoIP Service Providers in the US

• Unique white label solution enables any US phone number to both send and receive SMS via the end user’s email without changing ownership or porting DIDs.

• Both TextBetter™ and Telinta offer special sign-up promotions for new customers.

Springfield, NJ and Aurora, NE (December 18, 2018) Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based VoIP switching and billing solutions, and TextBetter, the provider of innovative SMS solutions, today announced a joint offer to meet the evolving needs of VoIP service providers.

TextBetter offers a white label service that SMS-enables any US phone number to both send and receive text messages via email. VoIP service providers using Telinta’s hosted softswitch platform can easily add TextBetter’s SMS services for a comprehensive solution using any US-based phone number from any DID provider.

This powerful cloud-based combination of VoIP switching, billing, and SMS technology requires no software or hardware for service providers. TextBetter pairs the end user’s existing email with an associated phone number, so that SMS messages can be both sent and received via the end user’s existing email address and client. This unique SMS solution can complement VoIP services such as Hosted PBX, Business and Residential VoIP, Mobile and other services offered via Telinta’s cloud-based softswitch platform.

“TextBetter’s SMS solutions unlocks tremendous value for VoIP service providers and resellers,” said Dean Garfinkel, TextBetter CEO. “Our partnership with Telinta represents an exciting new chapter for the VoIP Industry as a whole.”

“Since 2002, Telinta has helped VoIP service providers around the world to differentiate themselves in the marketplace, using innovative cloud-based solutions offered by both Telinta and our partners,” said Alex Ferdman, Telinta’s CEO. “TextBetter is a unique and valuable addition to our comprehensive ecosystem of industry-leading partners.”

Telinta customers who sign up with TextBetter for its white label Text service will receive 30% off TextBetter white label MRC rates. TextBetter customers who sign up for new service with Telinta will receive a one-time $400 credit for hosted Switching and Billing.

Please contact [email protected] for more details.

About TextBetter

TextBetter is a business-texting service that makes it easy for businesses to send and receive text messages using their landline number(s). Our patent pending service, coupled with our ability to text enable any number (toll or toll free) without porting or controlling them, makes for an easy deployment. Our cloud-based service effortlessly integrates into existing business models, without having to install new software or change how you do business. Through our three separate product offerings, we proudly cater to organizations of all sizes: TextBetter, TextBetter Business, TextBetter Enterprise. Please visit www.textbetter.com for more details.

About Telinta

Founded in 2002, Telinta, Inc. offers secure and reliable cloud-based Switching and Billing solutions for VoIP service providers around the globe. Telinta’s full portfolio of white label carrier-grade solutions is highly customizable for VoIP service providers and their resellers. This includes Hosted PBX, Business and Residential VoIP, Audio-Conferencing, Calling Card, Pinless, Mobile, Callback, Wholesale VoIP and other solutions. Please visit us at www.telinta.com for more information.

Media Contacts:

Telinta
Anthony Stiso
+1 305.993.1199
[email protected]

TextBetter
Kelsey Olsen
+1 516.656.5122
[email protected]

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