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We provide reverse charge SMS services for kids that have run out of credit on their mobile phones. Currently launched in Australia and NZ, progressing into the UK in the next 6 months.

Using the latest in technology - when a child runs out of credit they

1. Dial 1800TXTMUM (1800898686)
2. Enter mums mobi...

We provide reverse charge SMS services for kids that have run out of credit on their mobile phones. Currently launched in Australia and NZ, progressing into the UK in the next 6 months.

Using the latest in technology - when a child runs out of credit they

1. Dial 1800TXTMUM (1800898686)
2. Enter mums mobile number
3. Speak their message into the phone
4. Hang up
5. A message is sent to mum asking for her to accept the charges
6. The message is translated using nuance speech to text conversion.
7. Mum receives the message in the form of an sms.
8. Mum receives the $2.50 charge in the form of a premium sms

The system is completely automated.

We have currently secured toll free numbers in 13 countries.

Only currently active in NZ and Australia.. All other countries allow free calls from mobile phones, this is our target audience which encompasses over 650 million people. We have room to grow.

Core Team Members

Poata Pohutuhutu:

Founder and Director, has been working in the SMS industry providing mobile solutions to companies within the recruitment industry where the he has worked for over 12 years. The idea was inspired to help his daughter who would always use up her credit and had no way to contact him. Thus the invention of 1800TXTMUM.

Company Vision & Future

The company vision: to provide reverse charge sms facilities worldwide!

Current Valuation

$350,000

Ideal Investor

Ideal investor would be someone with knowledge and contacts within the telecomunications indutry, particularly because we deal with all of the phone companies. Someone with passion and drive to succeed.

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