This service enables you to send out SMS in a broadcast method to pre-configured list of mobile numbers.

E.g.: You may configure a group called “friends” which contains the mobile phone numbers of your friends. This group will be linked to a pre-defined number (a short code).

Upon sending an SMS to this short code from your mobile phone – the message will be broadcast to the list of recipients.

To use the service:

1. Login to your account on www.o.com.bh and goto the SMS+ section
2. Choose SMS+ Groups
3. Create a new group
4. Add the mobile numbers to the group.
5. Choose a short code to associate with the group
   

This service allows you to set an automated response messages that is sent out as a response to messages you receive.

E.g.: “Sorry I’m busy, will get back to you ASAP”. The auto response message will automatically be sent out as a reply to messages sent to your mobile.

You may use this service using the menus on this page, or using the following SMS commands.

1.To configure a SMS+ AutoReply:
Send “reply MESSAGE” to 5000

Insert the text you want to appear instead of MESSAGE

You will receive a confirmation SMS: “Your SMS+ reply is: _____”

2. To turn OFF SMS+ AutoReply:
Send “reply OFF” to 5000

You will receive a confirmation SMS: ‘Your SMS+ reply is now off. “

3.To turn ON a previous SMS+ AutoReply:
Send “reply ON” to 5000

You will receive a confirmation SMS: “Your SMS+ reply is now on.”

4.To check the text of SMS+ AutoReply:
Send “reply?” to 5000

You will receive a confirmation SMS: “Your SMS+ reply is: ______”

Please note that you will be charged your Standard SMS rate for each reply that the system generates.

This service allows you to block SMS messages from specific senders (numeric or Alfa numeric).

Mobile numbers (both local and international).

Short codes (for example: 1234), and

Alphanumeric senders: such as FreeCall, Winner, etc.

To start filtering your messages, use the following commands:

1.To block receiving from a source:

Send "BLOCK SENDER" to 5000

Replace "SENDER" with the name or number that you wish to block

2.To unblock receiving from a source:

Send “UNBLOCK SENDER ” to 5000

Replace "SENDER" with the name or number that you wish to unblock

Standard SMS rates apply to blocked messages.