Messaging Ramp Progress Card in Sparkforge Phone

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

The Messaging Ramp is an 8-level SMS warm-up system on Sparkforge Phone. Hit your daily level cap, wait through the 24-hour cooldown, and the next level unlocks automatically. Levels start at 100 SMS and reach 3,000+ at Level 8.

The Messaging Ramp is an 8-level warm-up system for SMS sent through Sparkforge Phone. The Messaging Ramp Progress Card shows your current level, daily cap, and the next requirement.

Scope: The ramp applies to SMS and MMS sent through Sparkforge Phone. WhatsApp limits are governed separately.

Where to find the card

From a location, go to Settings → Phone System.
Open the Messaging tab.
Select Messaging Limit.

How the ramp works

Every location starts at Level 1 with a daily cap of 100 SMS.
To unlock the next level, send the full cap inside a 24-hour window.
Once you hit the cap, outbound SMS pauses for 24 hours. This protects deliverability.
After the 24-hour pause, the next level unlocks automatically and the card updates.
The ramp begins on the day of your first successful SMS, not the signup date.

Example progression

Level 1 cap: 100 SMS. Send 100 in 24 hours, wait 24 hours.
Level 2 unlocks at 250 SMS daily. Send 250, wait 24 hours.
Level 3 unlocks at 500 SMS daily. Continue the pattern.
By Level 8, the daily cap is 3,000+ SMS.

What counts toward the cap

One-to-one messages and Missed Call Text Back replies now count against the daily limit. Earlier behavior excluded them; that exception has been removed.

During the 24-hour pause

Outbound SMS – including one-to-one – is blocked until the cooldown ends.
Inbound replies still arrive normally. The pause only affects sending.

After Level 8

The card displays a congratulatory message and points you to your agency owner or admin for higher capacity above the standard ramp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change or remove the ramp?

No. Agencies previously could adjust SMS limits during or after the ramp. That capability has been removed; the ramp applies to every location.

Do one-to-one and Missed Call Text Back messages count toward the daily cap?

Yes. Both now count toward the level’s daily limit.

Can I send one-to-one messages during the 24-hour restriction?

No. Outbound is paused for the full 24 hours. One-to-one sends are blocked along with bulk sends.

Does the cooldown stop inbound messages?

No. Inbound replies continue throughout the cooldown. Only outbound sending is paused.

When does the ramp start counting?

On the day of the first successful SMS from the location, not the signup date.