SMS messages

Choose a Provider with Good Coverage and Network Quality

The first step in choosing an SMS gateway provider will be to ensure that they’re providing you with the coverage you need. Some providers don’t have the ability to deliver to certain countries or mobile operators, and you’ll want to make sure you choose one that extends to your needs.

Some providers might not be able to guarantee of delivery—an SMS message could be routed to other gateways that are not controlled directly by the gateway providers themselves. In addition, some might not be able to reach mobile phone numbers that have been ported between operators.

If you have the opportunity, you’ll want to test a gateway provider’s network quality before you decide to choose them. Some may offer you a small amount of free messages for new users. If so, take advantage to ensure quality is adequate for your needs.

Choose a Service that Works when the Internet is Down

For some business, their SMS gateway is an essential part of communication and IT functionality. You want to be sure that you’re getting your SMS message, even if there are internet connectivity problems.

This happens when your SMS provider frees you of having to work with 3rd party vendors, and connects you directly to carriers. With SMSEagle, you are connected directly to the GSM network and can be controlled optionally by SNMP—meaning you’ll never have to worry about an SMS message coming through, no matter what internet connectivity problems you may be having.

Choose a Business Oriented Partner

While you’ll easily find a gateway service provider that will allow you to securely send SMS, some are better suited for managing your SMS communications.

Look for a SMS gateway provider that will work with you and your needs, providing the business functionality and support you’ll need to ensure your IT operations run smoothly.

Finally, when looking for a channel through which to send SMS communications, make sure you find a provider that provides you with the functionality you need without nickel and diming you. In some cases, many providers charge extra for the “bells and whistles” that should come with basic functionality. Choose a reliable provider with technology you know you can count on.

Consider SMSEagle as an SMS Gateway for your Organization

We are a powerful device for sending SMS messages for your organization—a reliable, cost-effective and secure solution that controls SMS alerts, notification and tokens for controlling your servers and services.

We guarantee the success of your SMS message regardless of internet connectivity, and send SMS directly to GSM network with SMSEagle SMS Hardware Gateway. We even monitor your network and send you alerts when your services are down.

With SMSEagle you get the whole package – a provider that knows and is compliant with the regulations and legislation pertinent to you, GSM/3G protocol, works when the internet is down, and is a business oriented provider.

For your SMS communications, who are you going to trust? Trust the provider that gives you everything you need, and provides you with secure, reliable SMS messaging at all times.

SMSEagle is Hardware SMS gateway to send and receive SMS text messages. To find out how we can help support your network security program, check out our online store.

Flexibility is a top of mind concern for IT professionals who are in charge of the transport of business-critical information for their organizations. It’s for this reason that some decide to use short message service (SMS) gateways for support.

The number one functionality needed for SMS communication purposes is the ability to still communicate and conduct business seamlessly across all cellular operators.

But can an SMS gateway really send an SMS via email seamlessly to any operator in the world?

The options for IT professionals to utilize SMS more regularly have evolved.

SMS gateway can be used for Email to SMS communication.

According to TechTarget, an SMS gateway provides extended capabilities to the network to which it is connected:

“An SMS gateway is a website that allows users to send SMS messages from a web browser to people within the cell served by that gateway.

It can also serve as an international gateway for users with roaming capability, allowing SMS communication away from the home network.” – TechTarget

An SMS gateway is more than just a website- it’s a service that allows any external software to be used within your network coverage.

According to Nojitter, 80% of adult Americans use SMS to communicate. They have a much higher open rate (98%) than email (20%). In terms of choosing a form of communication when systems fail, SMS is a reliable choice.

It’s now common to be able to convert an email into a text message with use of special email services offered by cellular operators. The tools to do so are public, as proven by DigitalTrends – they provide common addresses to convert email to text.

Alltel	[insert 10-digit number]@message.alltel.com
AT&T	[insert 10-digit number]@txt.att.net
Boost Mobile	[insert 10-digit number]@myboostmobile.com
Sprint	[insert 10-digit number]@messaging.sprintpcs.com
T-Mobile	[insert 10-digit number] @tmomail.net
US Cellular	[insert 10-digit number] @email.uscc.net
Verizon	[insert 10-digit number] @vtext.com
Virgin Mobile	[insert 10-digit number] @vmobl.com

While these email addresses allow users to send email to SMS within a particular cellular operator, they are limited only to one cellular operator and don’t provide worldwide coverage – SMSEagle provides coverage for all operators.

SMS messages can be directly sent to your cellular operator without a cellular device.

SMSEagle technology sends text messages directly to your cellular operator. The email to SMS plugin in the device converts the email to SMS.

In order to utilize this feature you need to have your own SMSEagle device and a SIM card inside.

Messages should be sent to the following email address:

SMSEagle

PHONE_NUMBER@[IP.ADDRESS.OF.YOUR.SMSEAGLE]

The messages will then convert to an SMS message. The phone number needed is the destination phone number, and the IP address is the IP address of SMSEagle device in your network.

Through using this flipped formula, our technology provides something unique – the ability to convert email to SMS and send the SMS to any operator in the world.

Example:

An email message sent to the email address: 1234567890@[192.168.0.101] will be converted to an SMS message and delivered to phone number (123) 456-7890.

An SMS Gateway can really send emails as SMS, improving the ease of use, redundancy, reliability and functionality of your communication network and protection of your business-critical information in the event of an emergency.

SMSEagle is Hardware SMS gateway to send and receive SMS text messages. To find out how we can help support your network security program, check out our online store.

Create the right solution for your operation

Your obstacles are unique, and the solutions for them should be too. The functions of SMSEagle allow businesses to incorporate SMS communications into their systems in a way that makes sense to them. To find out how SMSEagle will allow you to create the solution you need, get in touch with our team.

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How to Choose the Perfect SMS Gateway for Your Organization