RE: How does SMS Coupons Site Work

Discussion in 'Programming' started by Dumbeedum, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi all,

    I'm planning to do a sms-coupon site for my university project. I have a rough idea how it works but no the full gamut. I would like to seek the any expert advice here.

    my questions:

    1) If i am going to use a bulk sms provider, how would my database be linked to their sms sending service? How do i send the mobile numbers to their service? Do they provide any API?

    2) If i intend to use my own sms modem, what do i need? An sms gateway? Are there any good open source sms gateway out there?

    3) Also, I have a website that will allow users who wish to receive sms-coupons to sign up. How then can i link this users (database) to my sms function?

    I know I sound very stupid by asking these questions, but i really need to know so i know where to start for my project.

    Danny
     
    Dumbeedum, Nov 12, 2007 IP
  2. Techno_EG

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    #2
    1) If i am going to use a bulk sms provider, how would my database be linked to their sms sending service? How do i send the mobile numbers to their service? Do they provide any API?
    
    Code (markup):
    By Using Service called API
    4 Eample
    api.smsgatewayname.com/?userid=yourusername&pass=yourpass&from=fromnameornumber&to=tonumber&msg=mesaageinascii

    u can use api connection from your server

    i use this service in my site up4sms.com
     
    Techno_EG, Nov 12, 2007 IP
  3. Dumbeedum

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    #3
    thanks for the reply. How about the case if i were to use my own SMS modem? Do I still need at Gateway?

    Thanks!
     
    Dumbeedum, Nov 13, 2007 IP