Text Messaging, How do I make a Group?

[DonDavis]

I need to send out a message to approx 40 individuals. Andoid and iPhones.

Is there a way to make a group so when I create the message I just type the group name and everyone is addressed?

iPhone limits to 20 contacts per message, so I could make multiple groups and send separately.

I searched the innerwebs, but it's a rabbit hole.

[71T Targa]

Subscribed.

I've tried before with no luck.

[masraum]

Could you create a group and add that group to another group? Nested groups.

[tdw28210]

I use an app on android called Textra. I can create a group by clicking on the group icon in th eupper right. Might be worth trying that.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

I'm going to sweeten the pot- How bout a group with directed messaging only?

For example- Teacher texts a class of 40 students. Student #1 (or any of the other students) can text teacher back, but the other 39 students do not have to see the text. If teacher deems Student #1's query to be important, teacher can then update class as needed.

Reason being- I got put on a "group chat/text" once regarding a single bicycle ride. 90 text later, and I wanted to throw phone out window. Back chatter can get overwhelming very quick.

[DonDavis]

I'm on an iPhone, but some of my Team uses Andriod.

[71T Targa]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

I'm going to sweeten the pot- How bout a group with directed messaging only?

For example- Teacher texts a class of 40 students. Student #1 (or any of the other students) can text teacher back, but the other 39 students do not have to see the text. If teacher deems Student #1's query to be important, teacher can then update class as needed.

Reason being- I got put on a "group text" once regarding a single bicycle ride. 90 text later, and I wanted to throw phone out window. Back chatter can get overwhelming very quick.

That would be great!

[DonDavis]

Yes Leaky! That would be nice. But till then, you can "hide alerts" for a group text.
That'll shut up the notifications, but the inbox will still show incoming.

[tdw28210]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

I'm going to sweeten the pot- How bout a group with directed messaging only?

For example- Teacher texts a class of 40 students. Student #1 (or any of the other students) can text teacher back, but the other 39 students do not have to see the text. If teacher deems Student #1's query to be important, teacher can then update class as needed.

Reason being- I got put on a "group chat/text" once regarding a single bicycle ride. 90 text later, and I wanted to throw phone out window. Back chatter can get overwhelming very quick.

I don't tknow if that is possible. But, put on the top of thegroup text message. DO NOT REPLY TO THIS GROUP TEXT. REPLY DIRECTLY TO ME!

[wilnj]

If you know who all of their service providers are, you can email to text ie

2125551234@vtext.com

Google “email to text” for all of the correct domains


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[dad911]

I hate group text messages. Consider the end user.

With 40 people you (and everyone) will get 40+ replies.

I'd break it down to smaller groups, 10 max.

Edit: there are services that will send 1 way text messages.

[DonDavis]

Originally Posted by dad911

I hate group text messages. Consider the end user.

I agree, but its a necessary evil, because this is a work function, not just blasting a bunch of friends.

And I always consider the EU, that's why I'm looking for options.

It's a mix of iPhones and Androids ( prob a flip-phone out there, too ), which makes it a little more tricky.

Email would be much more friendly, but time is of the essence in this case.

[stealthn]

Couple of options, depending on the mobile providers, some have the ability to send text (via webpage) to users or groups of users.
Apple offers this and I think MMS will work cross platform;

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT202724

[porsche4life]

There are third party services for this. You load up the list of numbers and it texts them all but doesn’t create a group, so you don’t have to worry about creating a huge thread and blowing everyone up.

[DonDavis]

Ok Sid, have you used one? This thread is looking for solutions.
Feel free to provide a product. Then I can see if it’ll fit my needs.