I refer to mobile carriers, and also to premium not bulk sms services. James Ellis wrote:
> When you say "operators networks", are you referring to resellers (IE > Clickatell) or the SMSC (IE Mobile Carrier)? > > So if the reseller offers http, can I send bulk SMS through them by > connecting via http? > > > > >> From: Kyriacos Sakkas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Why run your own SMS Gateway? >> Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 11:41:03 +0200 >> >> Because on most operators networks, you cant run certain types of >> services (e.g. Premium SMS) unless you are directly connected to them, >> and since most don't offer http, or offer it with reduced capabilities, >> kannel comes in handy. >> >> James Ellis wrote: >> >> > I am an SMS newbie and I was wondering if I understand this correctly: >> > >> > The SMS Gateway provides a way to send SMS messages to an SMSC who >> > will ensure that the message is actually received at a mobile phone. >> > In order to talk to an SMSC, you pretty much either need to go through >> > a reseller (such as Clickatell) or have enough volume to justify a >> > carrier's interest in you. If this is true...and I am sending >> > messages through an SMSC reseller (Clickatell), don't all of them >> > provide their own SMS gateways? If so, when/why would I run my own >> > gateway such as Kannel? >> > >> > I would appreciate any feedback on this topic as I am new to SMS... >> > >> > Thanks, >> > Jim >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> -- >> Kyriacos Sakkas >> Development Team >> Netsmart >> Tel: + 357 22 452565 >> Fax: + 357 22 452566 >> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> http://www.netsmart.com.cy >> >> Taking Business to a New Level! >> >> ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this email >> message may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. >> If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, >> or copying of this email message is strictly prohibited. >> If you think that you have received this email message in error, please >> email the sender at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** >> >> > > > -- Kyriacos Sakkas Development Team Netsmart Tel: + 357 22 452565 Fax: + 357 22 452566 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.netsmart.com.cy Taking Business to a New Level! ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this email message may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this email message is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this email message in error, please email the sender at [EMAIL PROTECTED] **
