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SMS Connect for LINE: The Future of Communication

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Fourglobe Inc. and Accreet Inc. have announced the launch of their new messaging solution, SMS Connect for LINE, set to be available from July 2025. This innovative platform aims to simplify communication by integrating short message service (SMS) with LINE notifications, making it easier for businesses and municipalities to reach their audiences effectively.

Background and Overview

Fourglobe, based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has established itself as a reliable partner for technology solutions within the LINE ecosystem. Since acquiring the Technology Partner status in multiple areas with LINE, Fourglobe has built a comprehensive understanding of the platform, culminating in the development of SMS Connect for LINE.

On the other hand, Accreet, also based in Tokyo, boasts extensive experience and expertise in SMS distribution services, having operated in this sector since 2003. Their combination of knowledge and experience makes them a formidable partner for this new service.

The primary objective of SMS Connect for LINE is to build a multi-channel communication service that enhances customer satisfaction by providing seamless options for communication beyond just SMS. The collaborative efforts of Fourglobe and Accreet focus heavily on integrating SMS and LINE notifications to ensure more effective communication strategies for their clients.

Key Features and Benefits

High Reach and Coverage

One of the standout features of SMS Connect for LINE is its ability to deliver messages to users without requiring them to add the sender as a friend on LINE. If a user’s mobile number is known, messages can be distributed through LINE, enhancing reach to over 98 million LINE users and more than 120 million mobile users in Japan. If a user does not have a LINE account, the message is automatically sent as an SMS, ensuring that no message goes undelivered.

Significant Improvement in Operational Efficiency

Traditionally, sending messages via SMS and LINE was handled as separate processes, often increasing workload and complexity for businesses and organizations. With SMS Connect for LINE, both SMS and LINE notifications can be sent through a single request, dramatically reducing the operational burdens of message distribution and simplifying the processes involved in message delivery and confirmation.

Utilization of LINE Notification Messages

The new service supports more than 70 types of LINE notification message templates provided by LINE Yahoo. This allows for timely notifications related to daily life, such as shipment confirmations and billing notifications, enhancing the utility and satisfaction of users. The reliability and open rates of LINE notification messages are expected to be high, due to restrictions on profit-making or advertising within the platform.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, Fourglobe is committed to further expanding SMS Connect for LINE, focusing on creating a seamless communication environment that makes it easier for customers to engage. Increased cooperation with Accreet will enable the development of further multi-channel services, supporting businesses, municipalities, and customers alike in achieving their communication goals more efficiently.

About Accreet Inc.

• - Company Name: Accreet Inc. (TSE Growth 4395)
• - Founded: May 2014
• - CEO: Koji Kabumoto
• - Location: 3-28-5 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 3rd Floor Axel Ochanomizu, Room 301
• - Capital: 380.724 million yen (as of March 2025)
• - Business: A2P-SMS Distribution Service
• - Website: Accreet Inc.

Pioneers in the SMS distribution market since 2003, Accreet has been at the forefront of corporate SMS distribution since 2010, providing innovative solutions to major corporations.

About Fourglobe Inc.

• - Company Name: Fourglobe Inc. (Subsidiary of Accreet)
• - Founded: October 2, 2006
• - CEO: Yusuke Hatano
• - Location: 2-14-5 Kamioosaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo, 7th Floor Crystal Tower
• - Capital: 63.38 million yen
• - Business: Advanced systems and LINE mini-application development, Creative UX/UI, Digital Promotion/Marketing, Project Operations Support
• - Website: Fourglobe

For inquiries regarding this announcement, please contact Fourglobe representatives, Nomiyama or Yanagida. For more information, use the contact form available on Fourglobe's website.