Are you curious about how other businesses leverage the bulk SMS service for their growth? If yes, you are in the right place.
You have already found out what bulk SMS Nepal is and how our service works. Now, we are going to get more practical with the applications of bulk SMS service in Nepal.
We focus on the clarification of the use of our service in different industries via this blog post.
This way, you will make clearer decisions in your own business.
Why Bulk SMS Service Works So Well
Before we get into industry examples, here is a statistic you need to hear: 98% of SMS messages are read within 3 minutes. Compare this with email, which has an average open rate of 20%. This means just about everyone that receives your message sees it right away. This is why businesses across Nepal have adopted texting as their primary communication method.
Source: https://mobilesquared.co.uk/sms-statistics-2024
Industries That Rely on Our Service
Educational Industries
In South Asia, 75% of educational institutions (schools and colleges) are now using SMS as the primary means of communicating urgent messages. This message may include alerts about a fee payment, reminders about a parent-teacher meeting, attendance notifications, result alerts, etc.
Educational institutions including colleges, schools, and consultancy agencies use our service primarily for two reasons:
Informational Messages
- Student attendance updates
- Fee payment reminders
- Parent-teacher meeting (PTM) notices
- Exam schedules and results
- Emergency school closures
- Event announcements
Example Template: “Dear Parent, your child [Name] was absent today. Please contact the school office for more details. – [School Name]”
Promotional Messages
- New admission announcements
- Course promotions
- Educational events and seminars
- Scholarship opportunities
Example Template: “Admission Open for 2025! Apply now for Bachelor’s programs. Limited seats available. Visit our office or call [Number]. – [College Name]”
Source: https://unesco.org/ict-trends-education-2024
Governmental Organizations
92% of local governments in Nepal are using bulk SMS for real-time public service updates and emergency announcements. During COVID, during any natural disasters, and during elections SMS was the most impactful way to create mass awareness.
Local government bodies including municipalities, VDCs, and other official agencies mostly use our service for:
Public Information Campaigns
- Meeting announcements for citizens
- Awareness campaigns on health and safety
- Important governmental alerts
- Emergency updates during disasters
- Voting reminders during elections
- Public service announcements
Example Template: “Important Notice: Municipality meeting on [Date] at [Time]. All ward representatives must attend. Contact [Number] for details. – [Municipality Name]”
Source: https://moict.gov.np/annual-report-2024
Hospitality Sector
Businesses in the hospitality sector that use SMS marketing see a 27% higher customer retention rate. Resorts, hotels, and restaurants use it to send reservation confirmations, discount offers, and event invites.
The hospitality industry, including tourism, hotels, resorts, and restaurants, uses bulk SMS service for:
Customer Service Messages
- Booking confirmations
- Check-in reminders
- Special offers and discounts
- Event invitations
- Feedback requests
- Seasonal promotions
Example Template: “Thank you for choosing [Hotel Name]! Your booking for [Date] is confirmed. Check-in: 2 PM. Need help? Call [Number].”
Marketing Messages
- Weekend special offers
- Festival celebrations
- New menu launches
- Loyalty program updates
Example Template: “Special Weekend Offer! Get 20% off on all rooms this Saturday-Sunday. Book now: [Number]. Valid till [Date]. – [Resort Name]”
Source: https://asia-hospitality-marketing-survey-2024.com
INGO and NGO Organizations
68% of INGOs working in Nepal report using SMS for community outreach and community awareness campaigns with rural communities. It is the most cost-effective medium in which to communicate information where internet access is still slow and limited.
International and local NGO’s (non-governmental organisations) deliver and disseminate our text messaging service for:
Community Outreach
- Health awareness campaigns
- Educational program announcements
- Disaster preparedness information
- Development project updates
- Training and workshop invitations
- Emergency relief coordination
Example Template: “Free Health Camp on [Date] at [Location]. Services: General checkup, vaccination, health education. Time: 9 AM – 4 PM. – [NGO Name]”
Source: https://nepal-ingo-federation.org/digital-reachability-index-2025
Beyond These Industries
Of course there are not only these industries that can benefit from bulk SMS service. In fact, there are unlimited ways to use bulk SMS across all types of businesses. The value proposition is to fill the information gap with appropriate communication channel that is right and potentially noticeable.
If you have any troubles with sharing information at speed and efficiency, the best way is to utilize our bulk SMS service in Nepal.
Making Your Decision
Now that you understand how different industries use our service, you can see the real value of SMS marketing for your business.
Whether you need to send urgent updates, promotional offers, or important announcements, our bulk SMS service ensures your message reaches your audience instantly.
In our next blog, we’ll explore the different types of SMS that can be sent through our bulk SMS service. This will give you even more clarity on choosing the right message format for your needs.
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