Does anybody know how I would use sockets to tap into the SMS protocol for sending+receiving SMS messages. Basically, all I want to be able to do is setup a php script that will be able to act as the SMS server and send+receive the SMS's directly through the SMS network. But I don't want to send it to an sms provider as I'm trying to make my script the sms provider. Does anybody know how to do this because I don't even know how the sms protocol works.
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kvprajapati commented: Good question! +14
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I doubt you'll find a free SMS service. The usual approach is to find a gateway provider or broker that has the kind of service your after.
Jump to PostCouldn't you send emails using the wireless provider's gateway?
usernumber@wirelessprovider.tld?
Jump to PostFor More information:
Wikipedia SMS Gateway
Jump to PostYou really think cellphone companies are going to let you send free messages through their equipment. Not going to happen.
SMS providers buy a bulk of messages from those companies at a discounted rate. Then they resell them, adding some to the price so they can make some money. …
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cwarn23 commented: Best post ever!!! Thanks for the link. +5
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kvprajapati commented: That's true. +14
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