[asterisk-users] sending sms from Asterisk server

[Per Jessen]

Johann Hoehn wrote:

> On 08/17/2010 09:00 AM, Tino wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I would like to send sms to some external phone numbers from my
>> asterisk server. Is it possible to send sms via softphones like
>> X-Lite ? . Any tips regarding this will be helpful
>>
>> thanks
>>
>>
> This is easy to do by using email to SMS gateways.  A list of them is
> on wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_SMS_gateways).  For
> the Asterisk side, you have an extension that sends the email.  I
> personally use an AGI script for this part, but you could use a
> System() call as well.

Many telcos provide an SMSC, often also accessible over a landline.  We
use the Swisscom SMSC at 0622100000.  (Swisscom subscription required).


/Per Jessen, Zürich

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