What is text to landline messaging?

Text to landline messaging lets you send and receive SMS messages using a standard landline number. This means customers can text your business even if your number isn’t a mobile phone.

How does text to landline work?

When a customer sends a text to your landline, the message is delivered to your SMS inbox, allowing you to reply instantly. Outgoing messages appear to come from your landline number.

Can I use my existing landline?

Yes, you can use your existing landline number as long as it isn’t already text-enabled. If it is, give us a call. We may be able to make it happen anyway.

How can I get a new number?

SlickText provides a default toll-free number with every account. We can also provide a local number or a short code. Simply answer a few basic questions and we will work with the carriers to register your number for texting.

Is there any additional setup?

No! That's one of the best parts about our text to landline service. You don't need to talk to your phone company, purchase any additional hardware, or provide any phone bills. The entire process is quite smooth and painless.

What are the costs for a text to landline app?

Setting up a local number incurs a one-time fee of $44 and $10 per month as long as your number remains active.

Can I send two-way messages with a landline?

Yes, you can send and receive two-way SMS messages. Customers can reply to your landline texts, and you can respond directly from your SlickText dashboard.

How quickly can I start texting from my landline?

Setup is fast and easy. Once your number is enabled in SlickText, you can begin sending and receiving messages immediately.

Can I integrate landline texting with my CRM or other tools?

Yes, SlickText has 17+ native integrations with popular CRMs, email marketing platforms, and other business tools, making it easy to manage messages alongside your existing workflows.

How do I reply to messages sent to my landline?

You can reply directly from your SlickText dashboard or through your connected integrations. All replies will appear to come from your landline number.

Does text-enabling my landline affect phone calls?

No. Voice calls continue through your existing phone provider, while SlickText manages the SMS functionality separately.

Do I need special hardware to receive texts on a landline?

No additional phone hardware is required. Messages are managed online through the SlickText dashboard or mobile app rather than on the physical landline phone.

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Text to Landline Service for Businesses

Text to landline lets your business send and receive SMS messages using your existing landline number. SlickText can text-enable your current number or help you secure a new local or toll-free number, so customers can text the same number they already call.

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At a Glance

Text to landline enables an existing or new landline to send and receive SMS, since voice and text run as separate functions on a phone line. SlickText handles the entire setup, and once live, two-way conversations run through a shared inbox which you can manage on a desktop or mobile app. This is especially useful since most customers say they'd rather text a business than call it.

What is Text to Landline?

Text to landline is the enabling of text messaging on a landline phone number so that it can be used for two-way messaging and mass texting. In addition to existing landlines, new local and toll free numbers can be secured for text messaging.

Setting up your landline to send and receive texts allows you to engage with people that may not want to pick up the phone to call but still need to communicate with you. If you aren’t currently using a text to landline service, it's likely that you're missing the text messages that people are trying to send to you.

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How Landline Texting Works

Enabling a landline for texting is simple. Phone numbers support two things: voice and text. All landlines are voice-enabled, however, most ignore their ability to send or receive text messages. Because voice and text are two completely separate functions, they work independently from each other. This allows us to handle your business text messaging while your phone company handles the voice.

How to Text-Enable Your Business Landline

1. Create Your SlickText Account

Start with a free trial, no commitment required. When you’re ready, paid plans start at $29/month and scale with your messaging volume.

2. Let Us Handle the Setup

Message our Support team and let them know you’d like to text-enable your landline. We’ll take care of the rest, and your phone service and calls stay exactly as they are. Setup usually takes up to two weeks, depending on your number and registration requirements.

3. Start Sending and Receiving Texts

Once your number is enabled, you can send and receive messages from your SlickText dashboard or mobile app.

Our two-way text messaging Inbox is just one of the tools available with SlickText. We also include text automations, personalized messaging, beautiful analytics, and list growth tools in every user account. Get started today to see why customers rate SlickText as a top landline texting service on G2, Software Advice, and Capterra.

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Why Your Landline Should Support Text Messaging

Adding texting to your business landline gives customers another convenient way to reach you without changing the phone number they already know. Here are three reasons to make your landline text-enabled.

Give Customers More Ways to Reach You

Not everyone wants to make a phone call. Some customers would rather send a quick text to ask a question, confirm an appointment, or request information. Landline texting gives them that option without requiring a separate business number.

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You’re Already Missing Messages

Businesses that adopt text messaging to connect with customers often find it becomes one of their most valuable communication channels. Now that landline texting is becoming a more common occurrence, customers are going to expect that they can text you. Additionally, there's a high likelihood that they already are! Those are not messages you want to be missing out on.

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Keep Conversations Convenient

Phone calls require both people to be available at the same time. Texting lets customers reach out when it's convenient and gives your team the flexibility to respond without putting anyone on hold or playing phone tag. Conversations can continue even when customers are busy or on the go.

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WHY CHOOSE US

Why You Should Choose SlickText as Your Text to Landline Service

We're rated 4.8/5 on G2 based on more than 1,900 verified reviews. From our easy-to-use dashboard to the outstanding support you'll receive, once your account is live, you'll love it. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose SlickText.

Get Up and Running Fast

Enter your information in just a few minutes and our team will take it from there. Once your number is enabled, you can send and receive texts from your SlickText dashboard or mobile app.

Get Every Feature on Every Plan

Access SlickText's complete set of SMS marketing tools, regardless of your plan size. With unlimited users and contacts, rollover credits, and no extra charges for incoming messages, you can get more from your texting program without paying to unlock essential features.

Get Expert Support from Real People

From landline text activation to ongoing messaging questions, our team is here to help. Get personalized guidance from real people who understand business texting, so you can get set up with confidence and make the most of SlickText.

Commonly Asked Text to Landline Questions

Below are frequently asked questions we hear about getting started with text to landline. If your questions about our text to landline service aren't listed below, just reach out to our team.

What is text to landline messaging?: Text to landline messaging lets you send and receive SMS messages using a standard landline number. This means customers can text your business even if your number isn’t a mobile phone.

Can I use my existing landline?: Yes, you can use your existing landline number as long as it isn’t already text-enabled. If it is, give us a call. We may be able to make it happen anyway.

Does text-enabling my landline affect phone calls?: No. Voice calls continue through your existing phone provider, while SlickText manages the SMS functionality separately.

Is there any additional setup?: No! That's one of the best parts about our text to landline service. You don't need to talk to your phone company, purchase any additional hardware, or provide any phone bills. The entire process is quite smooth and painless.

Can I send two-way messages with a landline?: Yes, you can send and receive two-way SMS messages. Customers can reply to your landline texts, and you can respond directly from your SlickText dashboard.

Can I integrate landline texting with my CRM or other tools?: Yes, SlickText has 17+ native integrations with popular CRMs, email marketing platforms, and other business tools, making it easy to manage messages alongside your existing workflows.

How does text to landline work?: When a customer sends a text to your landline, the message is delivered to your SMS inbox, allowing you to reply instantly. Outgoing messages appear to come from your landline number.

How can I get a new number?: SlickText provides a default toll-free number with every account. We can also provide a local number or a short code. Simply answer a few basic questions and we will work with the carriers to register your number for texting.

What are the costs for a text to landline app?: Setting up a local number incurs a one-time fee of $44 and $10 per month as long as your number remains active.

How quickly can I start texting from my landline?: Setup is fast and easy. Once your number is enabled in SlickText, you can begin sending and receiving messages immediately.

How do I reply to messages sent to my landline?: You can reply directly from your SlickText dashboard or through your connected integrations. All replies will appear to come from your landline number.

Do I need special hardware to receive texts on a landline?: No additional phone hardware is required. Messages are managed online through the SlickText dashboard or mobile app rather than on the physical landline phone.

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