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SMS Sender

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by mcfc4eva, May 30, 2006.

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    Can any one tell me how SMS sender scripts actually work?

    Is it possibly to have a script that is FREE to send and recieve texts?

    I have bought an sms sender script (in PHP) and it seems to be a very simple script, and sends texts for free. However I can't test it out because I'm in the UK and it only sends texts to US cells!

    However, after seeing a few posts it seems that maybe it costs the reciever of the text rather than the sender - is this likely?

    Thanks,
    Michael

    P.S. I need some one to test the script, PM me for the URL.
     
    mcfc4eva, May 30, 2006 IP
  2. ideas_man

    ideas_man Active Member

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    I think the thing to remember with SMS sending from the web is that it isn't just about the script. You need access to a carrier so that you can actually transmit your messages.

    At some point your message has to jump from the internet to a telecom network in order for your message to be delivered. Unless the place you bought this script has access to a gateway, you will need to open an account with one.

    I've never heard of a telecoms company allowing free use of its network though.Someone has to pay for the messages sent.

    If you want to post the code to your script I'll take a look at it.

    :)
     
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    I'm with ideas_man - there's no way it's free

    either they're harvesting the numbers as they go so they can spam them or you've unwittingly hooked in for a demo period, or worse, you're accessing someone elses account.

    some plans are cheaper than others but I'd be keen to see one that was free!
     
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    danielbruzual Active Member

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    Yes, it works because it sends an email to the service provider (xxxxxxxxxx@mobile.cingular.com for example) and the carrier sends it to the user.
     
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    DPTony Peon

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  6. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    really? Wow!

    So Tony - you only cover the US? Any plans to extend down to New Zealand? It's phenomenally expensive down here.

    Without giving too much of the game away, but how do you manage to do that and how does your company benefit from offering the service?
     
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    DPTony Peon

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    Google ads, and I provide the most amount of features out of any other SMS site out there atm also it covers all worldwide.
     
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    ideas_man Active Member

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    Tony,

    How much does it cost you to send sms? Does it vary between networks?
     
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  9. mcfc4eva

    mcfc4eva Well-Known Member

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    Okay here it is http://www.yardhost.com/sms
    Would a kind US citizen try it out for me, see if it works and if it is free. Thanks.

    Also, could you tell me who it says is the 'sender' and if it has any extra tags (head/footer as well as the message)

    Thanks,
    Michael
     
    mcfc4eva, May 30, 2006 IP
  10. DPTony

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    It doesnt cost me anything if it did I'd be out of business
     
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  11. mcfc4eva

    mcfc4eva Well-Known Member

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    Script not working in the philippines... for smart telecoms which included in the list of providers...
     
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  13. mcfc4eva

    mcfc4eva Well-Known Member

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    Thank you PinoyIto but I did state in the original post;
     
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    Did you enter just your number like 0000000 or did you enter all of it. I think you need to enter your coutries calling code like 63 or something I'm not exactly sure what it is then the area code then hte number so like 11000222222
     
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    Not working for T Mobile UK full country code and number entered :confused:
     
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    I think all UK providers banned free sms text messaging thats why
     
    DPTony, Jun 2, 2006 IP
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    DPTony, I don't see what features your site has, that all other sites don't have?
     
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  18. DPTony

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    Register and you will see
     
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    Just checked and your site seems to have all the features my site has. It is still lacking a few though. Good Luck.
    On a different note would you mind pm'ing on as to how you will recieve the texts. All i know is as of the moment you can only do that using the networks officially, and paying for it...
     
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    You registered and checked out the features? I doubt I'm lacking some honestly ;) whats your website
     
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