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Sending SMS from your application?

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  • 21-11-2005 1:22pm
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    Splendid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 135 ✭✭


    Does anyone know how you could go about this?
    Can you buy a modem that you can put a sim into it, or would you have to subscribe to a sms service?

    Thanks


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    pH
    Registered Users Posts: 4,188 ✭✭✭pH


    Yes both are possible, if you're sending lots of messages then you can buy bulk messages from a service provider, and then you'll have a prescribed format and transfer mechanism to allow you send a message.

    Using a PCMCIA SIM card 'modem' type device or connecting a modern mobile to your PC with a usb cable should (depending on actual type) allow you a PC based API to send SMS messages on an ad-hoc basis. The exact method (and whether you will have to pay extra for a SDK) will depend on the mobile phone you're using.


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    ressem
    Registered Users Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭ressem


    Doesn't have to be PCMCIA. Common method would be a GSM modem that connects to a serial port. M20/TC35 or an old mobile like a nokia 6150 + overpriced connector.

    You can use serial commands to send the message. Google 'CMGR' and at the top of the list will be sites providing the AT commands. There are companies that sell overpriced APIs or open source projects like Kannel that handle queueing.

    If you're dealing with high volumes from a single location, you'll be better off with a web service connection to an SMSC.


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    Splendid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 135 ✭✭Splendid


    Thats brilliant lads, thanks.
    Shouldn't need to subscribe to a service.
    I just want to build the functionality to my final year college project.
    Try and squeeze a few more marks out.


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