JANET txt
JANET txt is a comprehensive suite of secure SMS messaging services provided by PageOne on behalf of JANET(UK), designed specifically to meet the requirements of the UK Education and Research Community. JANET txt offers an array of easy to use desktop messaging products in addition to a full range of secure integration APIs.
JANET txt is available to the JANET community and allows them to send and receive text messages to and from relevant groups and individuals.
A leaflet describing the service is available here.
The key features and benefits are:
Cost: There are no set up fees or recurring charges for the basic service. All messages are charged at 4p (+ VAT) per message sent. SMS Messages are purchased in blocks and are valid for 12 months from the order date.
For a full listing of JANET txt pricing, contact us
Control: Participants administer and regulate their own usage of texting facilities, with specific billing and auditing reports. The service also supports customisation and branding options so that the tools and the messages are clearly associated with the organisation deploying them.
Integration: Using the PageOne SOAP API, you have access to a suite of message distribution and management services within a secure environment. SOAP is platform neutral and is supported by most programming environments including Java, Delphi, PHP and .NET.
For more information on integration click here.
A Moodle interface module called MoodleMobile has been developed to allow Moodle VLE users access to the JANET txt messaging service. For further information click here
Two way communications: Organisations simply push out information and can solicit responses when required, such as opt-in to information bulletins, simple polling or requests for further information or contact.
Accessibility: The service supports multilingual formats, non-text based delivery (email and text-to-voice options), and international delivery.
Flexibility: Messages may be prepared from templates using mail merge functions, and scheduled for delivery at appropriate times. Potential recipients may also be grouped into relevant groups for bulk delivery of messages (e.g. ‘all staff’, ‘2 nd year law students’, etc.).
Reliability: The service has been designed from the start as a secure and highly available facility tailored to honour best practice in handling data potentially relating to minors or vulnerable adults. Relevant operating staff will have undergone Criminal Records Bureau checks.
Frequently Asked Questions click here
How do I sign-up for JANET txt?
Sign and return the JANET txt Master Agreement, decide on a block of text messages to purchase and let PageOne know how many 1-way and/or 2-way User Accounts you require. PageOne will set-up your account and provision your service within 24 hours.
What am I committing to?
The JANET txt Master Agreement is a 4-year framework agreement between yourselves and PageOne. You are not committing to anything other than to abide by the terms defined within the Agreement. However, it does mean that at any time during those 4 years you can place orders for bundles of texts or other JANET txt services. All individual services ordered have a minimum term of 12 months. Block SMS Messages purchased are valid for 12 months from order date and will expire after that date, with no refund unless further blocks of texts are purchased within one month of expiry date, in which case they will be revalidated for a further 12months.
How do I buy SMS text messages?
You order a block of SMS messages, depending on your requirement. All messages are priced at the same per message rate. PageOne will provision the messages against you master billing account ready to be used by any User accounts. Download order form here
Are there set-up and recurring charges?
The basic one-way, secure JANET txt messaging service is available with NO set-up or recurring charges. This provides you with a fully functional, secure 1-way web-based text-messaging service JANET txt. JANET txt also offers a range of service enhancements, including 2-way SMS messaging, which may involve set-up and recurring charges.
Details on how the service was procurred please read JANET txt Buyers Guide
For more information, or to apply online please visit http://www.pageonejanettxt.com
Alternatively, contact Business Manager, Paul Wakefield - paul.wakefield@ja.net