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| RAVINDER SINGH New member Username: Ravpanjabi Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2010 |
I need to use a cell phone as an SMS modem for processing inbound SMSs, and replying back with text, based on inbound msg text. Document says "ETSI GSM 07.05 and/or 3GPP TS. 27.005, can be supported by the Now SMS/MMS"}. Can you please help me with details on which all cellphone models are availble in mkt.that comply with ETSI GSM 07.05 and/or 3GPP TS. 27.005 GSM standards. | |||
| Des - NowSMS Support Board Administrator Username: Desosms Post Number: 2031 Registered: 08-2008 |
Hi, There is some additional information and links here: http://www.nowsms.com/support/GSMModem.htm While it is possible to use a cell phone as a modem, I would strongly encourage you to use a dedicated GSM modem device instead. (There are some links to tested GSM modems in the above link.) The reason for this suggestion is because those mobile phones that do support GSM modem capabilities often have many limitations. For example, most Nokia phones (except for older pre-2003 Series 40 models) can support GSM modem capabilities for sending SMS and MMS messages only ... they have no support for receiving messages. Most Motorola phones have a bug that prevent them from being able to process most binary messages via the GSM modem interface (this means simple text messages only, and no long SMS messages). Generally speaking, SonyEricsson GSM phones except for those running Windows Mobile, Android or Symbian, can be used as modems for sending/receiving SMS and sending MMS. (Most of the SonyEricsson phones that do not work are part of the P and X series.) Most Nokia GSM phones are ok for modem use, subject to the limitation that they can send messages only. Other phone manufacturers are less consistent. If you are purchasing a device specifically for sending/receiving messages, I strongly recommend a dedicated GSM modem device: http://blog.nowsms.com/search/label/GSM%20modem Note: If purchasing a dedicated GSM modem device, it is best to get one that is unlocked, and purchased without a SIM plan. The reason for this is because when mobile operators sell a GSM modem, they assume that you will be using it for mobile internet access, not for messaging. In some cases, messaging support is not even enabled for an account that is provisioned for mobile internet. You want to make sure that whatever SIM you use in the GSM modem is properly provisioned for messaging. You are usually better off setting up the plan independent of the modem, then putting the SIM into the modem. -- Des NowSMS Support | |||
