What is an SMS?SMS stands for Short Message Service and is another name for a text message. An SMS is generally sent from one mobile device to another over the cellular network. SMS is a text-only standard first formalized in 1985 in the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) stand...
An SMS Gateway enables a computer to send and receive SMS text messages to and from a SMS capable device over the global telecommunications network (normally to a mobile phone). The SMS Gateway translates the message sent, and makes it compatible for del
For example, Nokia has an SMSC protocol called CIMD whereas another SMSC vendor, CMG, has an SMSC protocol called EMI. We cannot connect two SMSCs if they do not support a common SMSC protocol. To deal with this problem, an SMS gateway is placed between two SMSCs. This is illustrated ...
Well, at the end of the day, someone has to pay for an SMS message to be delivered. While a web site might offer free SMS to its customers, unless a temporary loophole in an operator pricing plan has been found, the operator of that web site is paying for SMS messages to be deliver...
The growth of SMS text messages also led to the development of an Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). EMS is an adaptation of SMS that allows users to send and receive ringtones and operator logos, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS...
SMS allows for text messages of 160 characters (letters, numbers, and symbols) in length. For other languages with a wider range of characters, such as Chinese or Arabic, the maximum message size limit is just 70 characters. This is partly because SMS messaging was more of an afterthought,...
When a device sends an SMS message, it goes to the SMSC first, and then the SMSC forwards it to the intended recipient. If the recipient is unavailable (usually meaning the device is off or doesn’t have service), then the SMSC will store the message until either the device becomes avai...
The Best SMS Marketing Tactics Each message is an opportunity to deliver information, connect with customers, and create brand loyalty. Here are some tips to make sure that you cover all the bases. Make it personal It’s not a surprise that marketing tactics that involve a personal touch are...
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What is an iMessage? Which should I use: iMessage or text message? How do I turn iMessage on/off? What is an SMS message? When we first started using cell phones, we could make phone calls and send messages over a cellular network. This type of message was called SMS, or Short Me...