Inconsistent SMS delivery with Twilio causing user frustration
The Problem
Developers using Twilio for SMS delivery are facing issues where messages are marked as 'delivered' in logs but are not received by users. This inconsistency is causing confusion and frustration, especially when there have been no code changes. Additionally, rising costs and delays during peak hours are prompting developers to consider alternative channels like WhatsApp for user verification.
Market Context
This pain point aligns with the growing trend of businesses seeking reliable communication channels as they scale. With the rise of multi-channel communication strategies, developers are increasingly looking for alternatives to SMS due to delivery issues and cost concerns, making this a timely problem to address.
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Market Trends
Sources (2)
“SMS are marked as 'DELIVERED' in Twilio logs but the messages never reach the phone.”
by maryvahLaM
“We’ve seen rising costs in some regions and delivery delays during peak hours.”
by Much_Teaching_4368
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Market Opportunity
Estimated SAM
$2.1M-$15.3M/yr
| Segment | Users | $/mo | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS companies using SMS for user verification | 10K-30K | $10-$30 | $1.2M-$10.8M |
| Freelance developers using Twilio | 5K-15K | $15-$25 | $900K-$4.5M |
Based on the estimated number of SaaS companies and freelance developers using SMS for verification, applying a conservative penetration rate of 10-20% who experience delivery issues.
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What You Could Build
SMS Checker
Side ProjectA tool to verify SMS delivery status and troubleshoot issues.
With increasing reliance on SMS for user verification, ensuring reliable delivery is critical for user experience.
Unlike Twilio's built-in tools, this would focus specifically on diagnosing delivery issues and providing insights.
WhatsApp OTP Manager
Full-Time BuildA platform to manage OTP delivery via WhatsApp as a primary or fallback option.
As businesses seek alternatives to SMS, a dedicated tool for WhatsApp OTP can streamline user verification.
This would offer a focused solution for OTP delivery via WhatsApp, unlike general messaging platforms.
Delivery Insights Dashboard
Side ProjectA dashboard providing insights into SMS delivery performance and costs.
With rising costs and delivery issues, businesses need to monitor their SMS effectiveness closely.
This tool would aggregate data from multiple SMS providers, unlike Twilio's single-provider focus.