Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

Variable

Value

Description

 

 

A list of phone number prefixes

 

 

which are accepted to be sent

 

 

through this SMSC. Multiple

 

 

entries are separated with

 

 

semicolon (’;’). For example,

 

 

"040;050" prevents sending of

 

 

any SMS message with prefix of

 

 

040 or 050 through this SMSC.

 

 

If denied-prefix is unset, only

 

 

this numbers are allowed. If set,

 

 

number are allowed if present in

allowed-prefix

prefix-list

allowed or not in denied list.

 

 

A list of phone number prefixes

 

 

which are NOT accepted to be

denied-prefix

prefix-list

sent through this SMSC.

 

 

As denied-prefix, but SMS

 

 

messages with receiver starting

 

 

with any of these prefixes is

 

 

preferably sent through this

 

 

SMSC. In a case of multiple

 

 

preferences, one is selected at

 

 

random (also if there are

 

 

preferences, SMSC is selected

preferred-prefix

prefix-list

randomly)

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Nokia WAP and SMS gateway Which are accepted to be sent, Through this SMSC. Multiple, Entries are separated with, Randomly
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WAP and SMS gateway specifications

Nokia has long been a pivotal player in the telecommunications industry, and its contributions to mobile communication technology are numerous. Among these contributions, the Nokia WAP and SMS Gateway stand out as essential elements in enabling mobile internet access and messaging services in the early days of wireless communication.

The Nokia WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) gateway was introduced to facilitate mobile access to the internet and to allow users to interact with web services through their mobile devices. Built on a client-server architecture, the WAP gateway acted as a bridge between the mobile network and the internet, translating traditional web content into a format that mobile devices could effectively render. This conversion was crucial, given the limitations of early mobile devices regarding screen size, processing power, and network bandwidth.

One of the main features of the Nokia WAP gateway was its ability to provide users with real-time access to information such as weather updates, news, and stock prices. By using a lightweight markup language called WML (Wireless Markup Language), the gateway allowed developers to create mobile-friendly websites that could be accessed via WAP-enabled devices. This marked a significant step toward the mobile internet we know today, creating a new realm of possibilities for developers and users alike.

Another critical aspect of Nokia's offering was the SMS (Short Message Service) gateway. The SMS gateway provided a robust platform for sending and receiving text messages across various mobile networks. It enabled seamless communication between devices, regardless of the underlying technology. This feature made SMS a popular choice for both personal communication and business applications, such as marketing campaigns and customer service notifications.

The Nokia SMS gateway utilized established protocols, such as SMPP (Short Message Peer-to-Peer), to ensure reliable message delivery and efficient interaction between SMS applications and mobile networks. Its characteristics included scalability, allowing service providers to handle large volumes of messages, and flexibility to integrate with existing applications and systems.

In summary, the Nokia WAP and SMS gateway played a vital role in the evolution of mobile communication. With features that enabled mobile internet access and streamlined messaging capabilities, these technologies laid the groundwork for the mobile-centric world we live in today. Their legacy continues to influence mobile application development and the broader telecommunications landscape. As the industry progresses, the innovations introduced by Nokia serve as a reminder of the foundational technologies that paved the way for modern mobile experiences.
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