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Complete transparency in how we systematically research and compare SMS providers using specialized AI agents
Our system uses 8 specialized AI research agents, each with focused expertise for comprehensive provider analysis
A central orchestrator coordinates all agents, ensuring data consistency, managing parallel execution, and validating cross-agent results for comprehensive provider analysis.
Systematic research process ensuring comprehensive, validated provider data (90-120 minutes per provider)
Rigorous minimum thresholds ensure comprehensive, accurate provider data
Every provider is systematically evaluated across 44 standardized features in 9 categories
Industry-calibrated transparency assessment with penalties and bonuses
All standard tiers publicly priced, virtual numbers transparent, comprehensive fee disclosure
Most standard pricing visible, some additional services hidden
Basic pricing available but gaps in virtual numbers/MMS
Limited public pricing, most services require contact
Most pricing hidden, only promotional rates shown
Enterprise tiers (200k+ messages) requiring sales contact receives only -0.5 penalty as this is standard industry practice.
Comprehensive pricing analysis with mandatory components and strict validation rules
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90-120 minutes per provider vs 4-6 hours manual
90%+ research completion with comprehensive audit trails
All prices converted to AUD with documented exchange rates
Privacy Act, Spam Act 2003, ACMA requirements verified
Local phone numbers, business hours, and support quality assessed
Australian ownership, local offices, and market position documented
All research and data on this website is generated through automated AI research processes using our multi-agent system. While we employ rigorous quality standards with minimum 70% confidence thresholds, no human fact-checking is performed on every data point.
Despite reviewing 25+ pages and verifying 15+ sources per provider, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Pricing and features change frequently. Data is sourced from publicly available information and may contain errors or omissions.
CompareSMSProviders does not take responsibility for decisions made based on this AI-generated research. Users should verify all information independently before making business decisions.
This platform is provided for informational purposes only. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with providers directly for the most current and accurate information.
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Research methodology v4.0 | Last updated: 05/12/2025
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