Pricing and contact details

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Text message

  • 3.7p to UK mobiles
  • 6.5p to UK BT landline (text converted to voice)
  • 1.5p for inbound messages, (free if Meercat is used to send outbound)
  • £14.00 per month per dept, includes selected SenderID/Alphatag of choice

Web portal

The web portal provides access to a University of Manchester branded website. The monthly fee includes:

  • an administrator account to create an unlimited number of users for your department;
  • single or bulk timed messages;
  • message templates;
  • email to SMS facility;
  • inbound keyword or shortcode facility;
  • two way messaging (optional) returning inbound texts to a web account or email address;
  • alpha tag for outbound messages (see below for a description);
  • simple import of existing contacts via csv, xls, txt file import;
  • maintenance and regular software updates;

Alpha tag

Also known as a 'Sender ID'. When a message arrives on a mobile phone the originating number is displayed, or the University, department or School may be displayed.

Two way number

  • £9.99 per month per user account
  • £25 per month per keyword
  • £5 per month per double barreled keyword

Inbound shared short code with a single keyword

  • £25 per month per keyword

Inbound shared short code with double barrelled keyword

  • £5 per month per double barreled keyword

Contact details

If you would like to know more about this service, please contact:

Meercat Communications Limited
Oak House
Stalybridge
Cheshire
SK12 2QT

Tel: +44 (0)845 257 7397

  • Text Meercat to 81025 (texts charged at the senders standard rate)

sales@meercatsms.co.uk

Last updated: January 2023