MMS throughput using GPRS modem

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Filip Kierzek
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Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 05:31 pm:   

Hi,

I am evaluating use of NowSMS/MMS gateway for sending large volumen of _MMS_ traffic. As of today because of the limitation of operators I am unable to connect directly to MMSC and will likely be forced to go through bank of GPRS modems. TO the topic:

I need to know:

a. what throughput for outgoing MMS traffic should I expect and what it depends on

b. what modem model would you recommend? (we have bunch of Nokia 22s ... are they any good for this?)

c. Is Now MMS able to work with multiple GPRS modems

I would really appreciate promt reply!

TIA

Filip Kierzek


PS. Just to make sure I got understood right - I am aware of the licence-related restictions your product has - I am asking about the hardware/opertaor limits
Bryce Norwood - NowSMS Support
Board Administrator
Username: Bryce

Post Number: 1907
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 08:13 pm:   

Hi Filip,

Throughput can be a definite issue. I've yet to do a scientific study of it, but the numbers in the following thread would seem to be reasonable concern:

http://support.nowsms.com/discus/messages/485/2419.html

That thread was focused more on receiving than sending, but I believe it would be similar.

We usually recommend the Siemens MC35 Terminal. The Nokia 22 doesn't support GPRS, does it? While it is possible send over CSD/HSCSD, most mobile operators don't publish MMS settings for those environments.

We do seem to have a number of customers using the Nokia 3x series of GSM/GPRS modems, if you have a preference for Nokia products.

Unfortunately, right now, our MMS sending is limited to one device at a time. And yes, I know this is a big limitation. We do currently support simultaneous SMS send and receive on multiple modems, but the MMS sending is single threaded. I'm expecting to see an updated release of the Now SMS/MMS Gateway in approximately 2 weeks to address this issue, and remove the limits on simultaneous MMS sending and receiving across multiple modems.

-bn