[asterisk-biz] GSM cellular network (Global System

[Steve Totaro]

Dovid Bender wrote:
> <snip>
> Here in the states, we get charged for each SMS message.  What I'm
> looking for is a no-cost method to send a little data over a GSM voice
> channel.
> </snip>
>  
> If you are trying to send an SMS to a US cell phone almost all 
> providers allow you to send a text message via email.
>  i.e.:
> Verizon - XXXXXXXXXX at vtext.com <mailto:XXXXXXXXXX at vtext.com>.
> Sprint: - XXXXXXXXXX at messaging.sprintpcs.com 
> <mailto:XXXXXXXXXX at messaging.sprintpcs.com>
> Cingular - XXXXXXXXXX at mobile.mycingular.com 
> <mailto:XXXXXXXXXX at mobile.mycingular.com>
> Nextel - XXXXXXXXXX at messaging.nextel.com 
> <mailto:XXXXXXXXXX at messaging.nextel.com>
>  
Yes, but the receiver must also pay to receive the message so it cuts 
the cost in half but still not free.

Thanks,
Steve