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Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Thursday, August 2, 2018
WHATSAPP BUSINESS TO CHARGE COMPANIES FOR SENDING MESSAGES TO CUSTOMERS
Whatsapp service which has around 1.5 billion users, will start charging businesses soon for sending marketing and customer service messages. Most Viewed : Residential contracts must be updated in Ejar before renewing or issuing work permits
According to Facebook, It has been testing a "Whatsapp Business" for months with nearly 90 companies including Uber and Singapore Airlines. Recommend : Penalties for performing illegal Hajj
- We are introducing a solution for businesses that require more powerful tools to chat on Whatsapp and a new way for people to quickly start a conservation from an ad on Facebook.
- Businesses to pay charges to send messages with end to end encryption, Users can block any businesses with just tapping a button. See Also : Saudi Airlines to display video of expats rights in 9 languages
- The charge for messages will be at a fixed rate for confirmed delivery ranging from 0.5 cents to 9 cents for a message depending on the country.
- When you need a shipping confirmation or boarding pass, you can give your mobile number to a business on their website or in app, They will reply you with information on Whatsapp. Read : Iqama professions are now allowed to change