SMS scheduling
Send Messages at the Right Time
Plan your communication in advance by scheduling messages to be delivered automatically. It's perfect for birthday wishes, appointment reminders, business updates, or communicating across different time zones.
Feature Summary
Compose your text message. Tap the Schedule option. Select your preferred delivery date.
How It Works
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Compose your text message.
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Tap the Schedule option.
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Select your preferred delivery date.
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Choose the exact time for delivery.
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Confirm your scheduled message.
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eFone automatically sends it at the selected time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SMS Scheduling?+
SMS Scheduling allows you to write a message now and have eFone automatically send it at a specific date and time in the future.
How do I schedule a message?+
Compose your message, tap the Schedule option, choose your preferred date and time, and confirm. eFone will send the message automatically at the scheduled time.
Why should I use SMS Scheduling?+
It's perfect for birthday wishes, appointment reminders, business updates, holiday greetings, follow-ups, or sending messages across different time zones.
Can I edit a scheduled message before it's sent?+
Yes. You can open your scheduled messages, make changes to the content, or update the delivery date and time before it is sent.
Can I cancel a scheduled message?+
Yes. You can cancel or delete a scheduled message at any time before its scheduled delivery.
Where can I view my scheduled messages?+
All scheduled messages are stored in the Scheduled Messages section of the eFone app, where you can view, edit, or manage them.
What happens if my phone is turned off at the scheduled time?+
Since eFone is a cloud-based service, your scheduled message will be sent as long as your account is active and the service can process the request.
Do I need an internet connection to schedule or send messages?+
Yes. An internet connection is required to create, manage, and send scheduled messages through eFone.
Can I schedule messages for international numbers?+
Yes. You can schedule SMS messages for supported international numbers, subject to your plan and destination availability.
Can I schedule messages using my Second Number?+
Yes. If you have multiple numbers in your eFone account, you can choose which number to send the scheduled message from.
Will I receive a notification after the message is sent?+
Yes. eFone can notify you once your scheduled message has been successfully sent, depending on your notification settings.
Is there a limit to how many messages I can schedule?+
The number of scheduled messages you can create may depend on your eFone plan. You can manage all your upcoming scheduled messages directly from the app.
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