<h4>What is 2-way SMS?</h4>
<p>2 way SMS refers to the capability of sending and receiving SMS via a<br />
Long code (a 10 digit phone number) or Shortcode(a 4 or 5 digit number)</p>
<h4>Do I need a shortcode?</h4>
<p>No however you need a Dedicated 10 digit local number to send texts from. Toll-free numbers don&#8217;t work and short codes take forever to get provisioned</p>
<h4>Is there an API?</h4>
<p>With <a href="http://crm.puretext.us">PureText</a> API you can use 2 way SMS without expensive short codes<br />
with absolute ease.</p>
<h4>How long does it take to programatically start texting?</h4>
<p>Within minutes your 2 way SMS application will be up and running with <a href="http://crm.puretext.us">PureText</a>. While short-codes take more than a few months to provision <a href="http://crm.puretext.us">PureText</a> provides local phone number instantly so you can be up and running in a few minutes.</p>
<h4>Is there sample code to help me get started quickly?</h4>
<p>Yes <a href="http://crm.puretext.us">PureText</a> has sample code in <a href="https://crm.puretext.us/articles/puretext-node-js-sms-api-or-node-js-sms-gateway-or-node-js-send-receive-texts/">Javascript</a>, <a href="https://crm.puretext.us/articles/how-to-send-text-using-c-net/">.Net</a> , <a href="https://crm.puretext.us/articles/sample-code-send-text-using-php/">PHP</a> and <a href="https://crm.puretext.us/articles/sample-code-send-texts-using-python/">Python</a>  to get<br />
you started right away.</p>
<h4>Need a custom app?</h4>
<p>We can help you integrate texting capabilities in your application. Contact us for a quote.</p>


2 Way SMS API in .Net | Node | Python

What is 2-way SMS?

Do I need a shortcode?

Is there an API?

How long does it take to programatically start texting?

Is there sample code to help me get started quickly?

Need a custom app?