Send SMS Bulk Import

send sms bulk import allows you to upload an excel spreadsheet containing sim identifiers and message content unlike the standard send sms page, this function allows you to send a different message to each sim this is particularly useful where messages include device specific information such as unique passcodes or configuration parameters when to use bulk import bulk import is typically used when each sim requires a unique message messages contain device specific credentials configuration parameters differ between devices you are performing staged or controlled deployments preparing your spreadsheet the spreadsheet must contain a valid sim identifier (iccid or telephone number) the sms message to be sent an example file format is available below additional guidance is available via the help button on the page send sms bulk import page showing file upload control, validation results, and process button upload and validation when you upload a file the system validates sim identifiers invalid sims are flagged duplicate sim entries are identified duplicate sims are processed this allows multiple different messages to be sent to the same sim if required however, there is no guarantee that messages will be delivered in the order they appear in the spreadsheet processing messages once the file has been validated review any validation warnings select process all listed messages will then be sent to the corresponding sims as with standard sms sending activity is logged delivery timing depends on network conditions key considerations ensure spreadsheet formatting matches the example template validate sim identifiers before upload duplicate sim entries are allowed message delivery order is not guaranteed