Virtual SIM Hosting or Short Codes?

A startup needs your help on understanding the pros/cons of Virtual SIM Hosting (i.e. Virtual Mobile Numbers” or “Long Codes”) vs. Short Codes?

The immediate benefit to the user is that he has to pay lesser to respond to a long code than his short code (depending upon his provider of course). Also depending upon the company you take your code from, ususally the costs for a long code are lesser.
In terms of cons – it is a larger number to remember and needs more branding (if you need to brand it i.e.) – PP

This is an interesting discussion (am sure many of us would like to know the answer) and if you want to add/share your insights, please hop on to the forum.

 
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