Mass text / mass text message
Sending the same (or templated) message to many recipients, where each person receives an individual thread — not a group chat. Quick Send specializes in mass texts from iPhone.
Mass text guide → Home
Glossary
Mass texting glossary
Quick definitions for the terms you’ll see when researching mass texting, compliance, and iPhone messaging.
Bulk SMS
Sending SMS messages at volume. On iPhone, bulk SMS often means either a business SMS platform (short codes) or an app like Quick Send that sends from your real number.
Bulk texting guide →A2P 10DLC
Application-to-person messaging over standard 10-digit long codes in the U.S., with carrier registration for business campaigns. Different from texting customers individually from your mobile with Quick Send.
Compare to business SMS →iMessage vs SMS vs MMS
iMessage (blue bubble) uses Apple’s network when available; SMS is standard text; MMS adds images/video. Quick Send sends through Messages using the best available channel per recipient.
Group chat vs mass text →Short code vs long code
Short codes are 5–6 digit numbers used for high-volume marketing; long codes are normal 10-digit numbers. Quick Send uses your long code / mobile identity so messages feel personal.
vs short-code platforms →AutoText / mail merge for texting
AutoText fields insert each recipient’s data (name, time, custom columns) into one composed message — similar to mail merge for email.
Personalized mass texts →Opt-in / opt-out (TCPA)
U.S. law requires consent for marketing texts and honoring opt-outs (e.g. STOP). Always get permission before messaging customers and document consent practices.
SMS marketing basics →Carrier spam filter
Mobile carriers filter suspicious traffic. Sending from a real number, spacing batch sends, and avoiding spammy wording helps deliverability.
Spam filter guide →Google Voice (for texting)
A separate phone number that can send SMS. Quick Send can send mass texts through Google Voice so you keep work and personal lines separate.
Google Voice setup →Reply-all (group text context)
In group chats, replies go to everyone. Mass texting with Quick Send avoids reply-all because each recipient has a private thread with you.
Text without reply all →Hi Mary, appointment tomorrow at 3pm 📅
Hey Carlos — open house Sat 2pm, see you there 🏡
Sarah, you're all set for Tue at 10am ✅✨
Hi Jordan — invoice #4421, due Friday 💳
Hi Kim, your prescription is ready for pickup 💊
Alex, package delivered — enjoy! 📦💚
Hi Marcus — estimate ready, call us to book 🔧
Hi Priya, we saved your spot for 4pm today ⏰
Hey Dana — parent-teacher conf. Thu 4pm, room 12 🏫
Hi Leah — 'The Lord is my shepherd.' Psalm 23:1 📖
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