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Gary Shacklock
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Username: Gshacklock

Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2006
Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 11:56 am:   

Hi,

I am really in need of some quick help....

I am developing an application that needs to deliver calendar entries direct into the mobile phone calendar (ideally using SMS). I need to support as many phones as possible, so potentially may need multiple delivery approaches.

I know that VCalendars can easily be sent via SMS to Smart Messaging enabled phones, but obviously many phones don't support this....

I have looked at the EMS standard, but cannot find any documentation describing VCalendars. Does anyone know if this is supported?

Initially I wanted to use SMS for delivery as we already have a SMS capability, but if I want maximum coverage, do I need to look at alternatives such as WAP. If so it it as simple as WAP Pushing a link to a vcs file.

I suppose I'm really asking if there a silver bullet solution where one mechanism will support all phones (or at least the majority).

I really would appreciate help on this & thank you in advance for your time.