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Your customers are texting you. Are you listening?

Every missed call triggers a text reply. Right now, those messages vanish. Vantact SMS captures them on your existing business number so you never lose a lead to silence.

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Hi, I missed your call. Do you have any availability this Friday?

Sarah M. • 2:34 PM

Hi Sarah! We have a 10 AM and 3 PM slot open on Friday. Which works for you?

done_all Read • 2:36 PM

3 PM works perfectly. See you then!

Sarah M. • 2:37 PM

Confirmed for Friday at 3 PM. We’ll send a reminder Thursday evening.

done_all Delivered • 2:38 PM

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61%

of consumers reply to a missed call with a text message

73%

prefer receiving a text over a phone call for services

98%

of text messages are opened and read within 3 minutes

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Unified Number

One number for talk, text, and fax.

Your customers know one number. Why split your identity across a cell phone for texts, a landline for calls, and a fax machine? Vantact unifies everything into a single business number that works across every device you own.

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No separate SMS number

Customers text your main business line directly, the same number on your business cards and website.

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Reply from any device

Answer texts from your desk phone display, mobile app, or desktop. The conversation stays unified.

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eFax included

Send and receive faxes via email on the same number. No machine, no extra line, no extra cost.

Use Cases

How businesses use Vantact SMS

Real conversations that convert. Here’s what two-way business texting looks like in practice.

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Appointment Confirmations

“Your appointment is confirmed for Friday at 3 PM. Reply C to confirm or R to reschedule.”

Healthcare • Legal • Auto Service
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Service Updates

“Hi Mike, your vehicle is ready for pickup. We’re open until 6 PM today. Reply for directions.”

Auto Dealerships • Repair Shops
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Lead Capture

“Thanks for your interest! Text us your email and we’ll send over the property details right away.”

Real Estate • Sales • Consulting
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Parent Notifications

“Reminder: Early dismissal tomorrow at 1:30 PM. After-care is available. Reply YES to confirm pickup.”

Schools • Daycares • Tutoring
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Client Intake

“Thank you for contacting our office. Please reply with a brief description of your case and we’ll call you back within the hour.”

Law Firms • Accounting
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Quick Support

“Having trouble with your setup? Text us your account number and we’ll pull up your file instantly.”

IT • MSPs • Service Providers

Capabilities

What you get vs. why it matters

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How It Works

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Two-Way Conversational SMS

Send and receive text messages on your existing business number. Customers reply just like texting a friend.

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Multi-Device Access

Read and reply to texts from your desk phone screen, smartphone app, or desktop browser. Conversation syncs everywhere.

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Instant Notifications

Get notified the moment a text arrives. No delay, no polling. Messages appear in real time across all your devices.

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Why It Matters

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Capture Every Lead

61% of customers text back after a missed call. Without SMS, those leads disappear. With Vantact, they convert.

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Faster Response Times

A text takes 30 seconds to read and reply. A voicemail takes 3 minutes to listen, call back, and connect. Do the math.

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Professional Identity

No personal cell numbers. Every text comes from your business identity with your company caller ID. Customers trust it instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a new phone number for SMS?keyboard_arrow_down
No. Vantact SMS works on your existing business phone number. The same number your customers already have for voice calls and fax now handles text messages too. No new number to print, no new cards to order.
Can customers text my toll-free number?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes. Both local and toll-free numbers support two-way SMS. Your 1-800 number can receive and send text messages just like a local number.
Where do I see incoming texts?keyboard_arrow_down
Texts appear on your desk phone display (supported models), in the Vantact mobile app (iOS and Android), and in the desktop web portal. All devices stay in sync. Reply from one and the conversation updates everywhere.
Is there a per-message cost?keyboard_arrow_down
SMS messaging is included with your Vantact Cloud PBX plan. Contact our sales team for details on message volumes and any applicable usage tiers for high-volume needs.
Can I send mass/bulk text messages?keyboard_arrow_down
Vantact SMS is designed for conversational, one-to-one business texting: appointment confirmations, service updates, and customer support. For marketing or bulk campaigns, speak with our team about compliant options.

Stop losing leads to silence.

Add two-way SMS to your business number today. Your customers are already texting you. It’s time to answer.